Heat is not so Bad
After learning the best ways to stretch your hair heat free,
you may flinch at the thought of putting a hot tool in your hair. However, it
is completely possible to straighten your hair using heat tools, without suffering
from thermal damage. Be warned, straighten your hair consistently, without
taking the proper steps to protect your strands, will result in heat damage.
Keep reading for the nitty, gritty details about how to straighten your kinky
curls, without damaging your coils.
Let’s start with the Don’ts
Never use direct heat
tools on dirty hair! Freshly washed and conditioner hair only!
Never apply heat to
dry/thirsty ( not moisturized) hair
Never apply heat to
your already heat stretched hair, just allow it to revert before conditioning
and stretching again
Be Sure to
Be sure to keep heat tools
under 300 degrees to avoid damage
Be sure to use a heat
protectant
Be sure to limit the
number of passes for flat irons
Be sure to check heat when
using hot combs on the stove
Be sure to cover hair at night so the style will last
Methods
To achieve the straightest look blow dry the hair in a downward
motion. This will help to eliminate frizz. Some curly girls choose to use the tension
method to begin to stretch their hair. While other curly girls use the chase
method to begin the process, whatever you choose, be sure to use a heat protectant
on your strands.
Chase Method-
Follow the hot flat iron with a comb, to keep your curls detangled, separated,
and stretched, as you apply heat. Gives a silky straight look. This process Can be harsh on fine curls. Be sure to take your time, and straighten in small thin sections for the best look, and lasting results.
Tension Method- on a
low heat setting; apply heat with holding the hair stretched to promote a straighter
look. Less likely to produce heat damage.
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