Straight hair: 11 tips for a sleek look - with and without heat
Who doesn't know - if you have waves, you want straight hair, and women with straight hair just crave lots of curls. Stay true to the motto: You always want what you don't have. Fortunately, there are effective (and gentle!) ways to change your natural hair structure every now and then to give yourself a new look. We've researched the best tips for straightening hair.
How did you straighten your hair? 11 Ways and Tips - With and without Heat
straighten hair with heat
Straightening hair with heat is quick and effective. There are five different ways to do this:
1. Straightener
The classic — and often criticized — for straightening hair is the hair straightener. Styling with excessive heat can damage the hair structure and can lead to split ends and hair breakage. Still, a straightening iron is the safest way to straighten your hair quickly. And: thanks to the latest technology, it doesn't have to be so harmful anymore - in moderation, of course. A good straightening iron now comes with a ceramic plate on which the heat is evenly distributed. Nonetheless: a heat spray is a must before every straightening. And: hair should be dry before straightening - so you should either blow dry beforehand or let it air dry.
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An alternative to a straightening iron is a hot air brush. With an all-in-one product, hair can be dried and styled at the same time.
This hot air brush comes with 3 attachments for bouncing straight or wavy hair:
Straightening brushes also use heat to straighten hair. It's super easy to apply, especially for long or medium hair.
For a sleek and stylish look, simply run the bristles of the straightening brush through the tress like a regular brush. Don't forget to do thermal protection in advance! Buy smoothing brushes from Philips:
4. Cuticle smoothing
Anyone who has naturally curly or frizzy hair and wants straight hair that lasts longer than a day can consider straightening keratin hair. Keratin is introduced into the hair through a multi-stage process of heating.
New, sleek hairstyles last three to six months and cost between 200 and 450 euros. The best way to learn more is to go to a trusted hairdresser.
5. Hair dryer
A classic alternative to smoothing brushes and hot air brushes is the combination of a hairdryer and a brush.
A paddle brush is best for long hair, and a round brush is more convenient for short hair.
Practical: The brush group has the highest score
Straight hair without heating
Can you straighten your hair without styling it with heat? It's ok! There are also different squares 6. Brush
Without any heat and just a little patience, this method should ensure straight hair. To do this, dry your hair carefully with a towel after washing, then brush your hair over and over until it's dry.
Note: Combing wet hair can damage hair fibers. Therefore, you should choose a comb that has been developed for wet hair - such as "Wet Detangler".
This brush is perfect for wet hair and avoids annoying pulling:
7. Hair Dryer Use a blow dryer to straighten your hair? You can do this without any heat! Most hair dryers have a cool setting that makes it easy (especially gently) to dry your hair with cold air. Here we also use a round brush or a paddle brush depending on the length of the hair.
8. Shampoo and conditioner
With the right care, you can create a stylish look and gently straighten your hair. When shopping for shampoos, leave-in products, etc., look for products that guarantee smoothness and provide plenty of moisture. A hair oil or special pomade can also create a smooth hairstyle, tame stubborn hair and give it a beautiful shine.
