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QuestionHow can I protect my hair when I straighten it?Michael Van den Abbeel is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar in Orlando, Florida. He has been cutting, styling, and coloring hair for over 17 years. Michael loves showing his clients how to wash and wear their hair easily and effortlessly. Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar is recognized as a Diamond Top Tier level Wella salon.Apply a heat protectant spray to your hair before you start straightening it. Be careful though since you can still damage your hair if your flat iron is too hot.
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QuestionCan you flat iron curly hair?Michael Van den Abbeel is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar in Orlando, Florida. He has been cutting, styling, and coloring hair for over 17 years. Michael loves showing his clients how to wash and wear their hair easily and effortlessly. Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar is recognized as a Diamond Top Tier level Wella salon.Yes! You can use a flat iron to straighten your curly hair. Flat irons work on both curly and wavy hair.
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QuestionDo I really need a heat protectant?Michael Van den Abbeel is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar in Orlando, Florida. He has been cutting, styling, and coloring hair for over 17 years. Michael loves showing his clients how to wash and wear their hair easily and effortlessly. Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar is recognized as a Diamond Top Tier level Wella salon.Yes, it's best to use heat protectant when you're using heat to style your hair. If you don't have a heat protectant, stick to low temperatures to avoid damaging your hair.
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QuestionWhat temperature should I use to straighten wavy hair?Community AnswerUse the lowest temperature you can while getting the results you want. This will avoid damaging your hair.
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QuestionHow can I separate the layers of my hair while flat ironing?Community AnswerYou can use hair ties or clips to separate parts of your hair and let each section down to straighten one at a time.
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QuestionI did all the steps and my hair turned out straight but puffy. Did I do something wrong?Community AnswerUsing low heat or passing the iron through your hair too quickly can cause this. High humidity in the room might also be the culprit. I suggest you use a hair serum when you finish straightening your hair to prevent frizzing.
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QuestionIf I don't have a heat protectant, will the lowest temperature of the iron work?Community AnswerDepending on your hair type, different temperatures will work. If you have super curly hair, you might want a higher temperature and for wavy hair, not as high. Your hair will straighten without a heat protectant, you just risk burning it and over time it will probably get dry and burnt.
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QuestionI'm really scared of burning my scalp. I'm not afraid of ironing my bangs or the sides, it's the top and back I'm worried about. Any tips?Community AnswerTry first flat ironing your hair from the roots on the lowest temperature on your flat iron, and straighten your hair normally. When you are comfortable with the way that you are straightening your hair, then you can start straightening your hair with the temperature that you would normally straighten your hair, but don't forget to use a heat protection spray so that you don"t damage your hair.
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QuestionDo I have to take a shower before hand or is it optional?Diana Cuellar AriasCommunity AnswerNo, this step is optional, but it may be easier for you to brush/comb out your hair. If you'd rather skip the extra step of washing and drying hair your with a blow dryer, you can easily just continue with the rest of the process.
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QuestionCan I air dry, or do I have to blow dry before flat ironing? I have naturally wavy-curly hair.Community AnswerYou do not have to use a blow dryer. In fact, I recommend not using one at all, as it could save extra damage to your hair and the extra heat isn't needed. After a shower, you could put your damp hair in a braid, let it dry in the braid, and when you want to straighten, your hair won't be as puffy or frizzy. That ultimately leads to straight, sleek hair.
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QuestionWhen I'm done straightening the lower part of my hair, how do I do the other half without ruining the top half?Community AnswerUse a flat tongue clip and clip it downwards, and flat iron the top in that same direction.
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QuestionHow do I know what kind of hair straightener I need?Community AnswerIt depends on how thick your hair is. Look on the packaging of the straightener and see if it says anything about the kind or thickness of hair it straightens.
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QuestionHow long will my hair stay straight with this method?Community AnswerYour hair will most likely stay straight for about a day and a half.
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QuestionWhat do I do if my hair is dented after straightening it?Community AnswerRinse your thumb and pointer finger with a little bit of water and squeeze them over the dents, then comb.
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QuestionIs it okay if I straighten my hair every 3 - 4 months?Community AnswerYes, absolutely. It doesn't damage your hair as much that way. You can even try straightening once a week. Make sure you keep your hair well-nourished through oiling and conditioning.
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QuestionHow many times should I run the flat iron through a section of hair to straighten it?Community AnswerDo this about 3 to 4 times. If necessary, do it for few more times but always remember to use a heat protector.
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