How to straighten your hair with an iron?

The paradox of many ladies is the desire to curl straight hair or straighten naughty curly strands. For the second procedure, the beauties use a special iron - a device that helps to even out the texture of the hair, make it smooth and manageable.

There are many special techniques for using this device. Each of them provides a unique opportunity to add variety to your appearance and transform. But when using an iron, you must always remember a number of recommendations in order to avoid side effects from this procedure.

Before changing the structure of the hair, pay special attention to the choice of straightener. The modern market offers a variety of devices with different specifications and prices.

There are the following types of rectifiers:

• Devices with metal plates are the most budget option. But the flip side of the coin is the subsequent weakness and brittleness of the hair. Such an iron contributes to the section of the tips, and the structure of the hair itself becomes coarser.
• More gentle is the device with ceramic plates. They do not harm curls as much as metal and may contain additional spraying, which even improves the condition of the hairline.
• The safest option is a silver-plated coating. It is antibacterial, contributes to the resistance of hair to damage, fills curls with healthy shine and beauty.

In addition to equipment, it is recommended to stock up on thermal protection products that will protect your curls from the effects of straightening. Such products contain vitamins B5, E and many other nutrients. Vitaminized shampoos will save you from having to buy additional products, but if you still decide to protect the strands from damage as much as possible, then buy special mousses, gels and sprays that can be applied immediately before the straightening procedure.

When you have chosen a styling device and all the necessary tools, it's time to start the procedure. It consists of several stages:

• hair needed rinse thoroughly shampoo and treat with a mask or balm.
• take away excess moisture with a towel.

• If necessary, use additional thermal protective agents.
• Dry the curls with brushing and a hair dryer. Brushing is a round comb that can be used to pull strands during the drying process. This will create an ideal base for subsequent work with the rectifier.

• The hair straightener must be plugged in and heat up to your desired temperatureif it is equipped with a thermostat.
• To make it more convenient to straighten the curls yourself, you should divide them into 2 parts and smooth out alternately. You should start from the bottom, while the top is fixed on the top of the head with a hairpin. If you have very thick hair, it is acceptable to divide it into more sections for sequential straightening.
• Thoroughly comb the bottom separate the strand and run it with a heated curling iron from top to bottom. For particularly naughty hair, this action is repeated several times. By analogy, do the procedure with other strands and collect the lower part into a ponytail, without pulling the elastic band much.
• By analogy, align the strands of the top row.
• To maintain the effect spritz hairspray special fixation.

In addition to pacifying naughty strands, a straightener can create great curls. With the help of an iron, it is easy to twist your curls at home so that the result will not differ from the work of the master in the salon:

• Clean dry hair is recommended to process thermal protective agent.
• Separate the strand and place the curling iron no closer than 5 cm from the root zone of the hair. This precaution will help you not burn your scalp.
• Wrap the rest of the strand around the iron with smooth movements. Sudden movements can lead to the formation of creases and uneven curls.
• After a few seconds take your hair off the curling iron and you will get an elastic and even curl. Repeat the process for the rest of the curls.
• Spray the resulting curls strong hold varnish.

Owners of bangs can change its shape with the help of a styler.You have the opportunity to create a completely straight styling in the style of Cleopatra or to direct the bangs to the side, making a mischievous curl at the end of it. Long bangs can be laid in the form of a careless curl.

Many ladies wonder how strong it must be heated curling ironto straighten strands fast and safe. There is no universal answer to this question, because every girl, before heating the iron, should look at condition of your hair and only then determine the temperature.

180 degrees is the allowable heating limit for medium density hair that has not been dyed. If the structure of your curls is rather rigid and has not been affected by paint, then feel free to heat the straightener up to 200 degrees. You can even afford to choose an iron without a thermostat.

Sometimes it is necessary to complete the styling as quickly as possible, and the girls are concerned about the heating time of the styler plates. The most expensive and professional models heat up instantly or after 10 seconds, some become hot within half a minute, others can heat up in 2 minutes. Before choosing a model, test its heating time. Remember that at high temperatures, curls straighten faster, but their health should not be neglected in order to save time.

In addition to the usual procedure for pulling strands and getting rid of curls, keratin straightening is gaining more and more popularity.This method involves restoring the structure of the hairline with the help of keratin nutrition and reliable protection of the hair from external factors. The main emphasis is on restoring the natural keratin reserve of curls, which long hair tends to lose due to exposure to various irritants. If earlier a similar procedure was performed only in beauty salons, now any lady can repeat it without leaving home:

• The procedure is carried out on clean hair.
• The most difficult step is selection of keratin composition taking into account the individual characteristics of the hairline.
• After applying the mass to the curls (avoiding the root zone), they should be dry with a hair dryer.
• A hair straightener is needed to fix the result. To do this, it is recommended to choose a device with a ceramic coating, because it is gentle and soft on the hairline.
• If you periodically repeat this procedure, then the curls will be filled strength from within and will never look messy.

Regardless of the type of your hair, its length and the chosen styling, the main principles when straightening strands with a curling iron are beauty and speed. Important are the durability and durability of styling, as well as a tribute to fashion. According to current trends, you can transform curls of any length using a styler, hide all their flaws and give the image an individual style.

To give the curls a uniform curl with a curling iron, you need to make sure that all the strands are even. Hairdressers recommend dividing the top and bottom parts of the hair in half, and then breaking them into an equal number of strands so that there is symmetry in the hairstyle. If you are a fan of careless styling, then it is not necessary to follow these proportions, it is enough to shake your hair after treatment or lightly comb your curls.

Fans of ultra-short haircuts will also be able to use the iron. The main creative direction of this type is a hairstyle in the style corrugation, short fluffy curls look very bright and creative. Some ladies use curling irons only to lift the strands at the roots and give them extra volume. A curling iron will be no less useful for maintaining the shape of a haircut, because for a lady with unruly short hair, everyday getting rid of vortexes that stand out from the general row is necessary.

Owners of hair length from the earlobes to the shoulders are perfect mischievous Parisian curls, big curls and light waves. You can make such styling with a straightener so that the ends of the strands are bent inward or outward. A bob with slightly wavy strands in the style of Hollywood stars is well suited for both formal and solemn occasions, if you complement the look with accessories.

The richest variety of hairstyles is offered to owners of long hairstyles. Ladies can twist the strands from the roots or create a smooth transition from straight hair to curls at their ends. Having chosen the right nozzle for creating a corrugation, you can make a non-standard relief on the hairline, curl the curls partially or even collect them into a thick corrugated bun. In addition to curls, long-haired ladies can create perfectly elongated strands and collect them in a ponytail. On long hair for the "every day" option, you can create natural waves.

There are a number of techniques for curling hair with a curling iron, tongs or straightener:

• vertical technique. Its feature is the angle at which the device is held when curling. The curling iron is located in the direction of hair growth, the clamp of the device is at the top, and the pin is at the bottom (the opposite arrangement is possible). The thickness of the strands should not be more than 5 cm.
• To get large curls, forceps should be placed horizontally, i.e. perpendicular to the direction of hair growth.

• Winding strands with a tourniquet is considered an ultramodern technique. Before using the curling iron, twist a thin strand in the form of a tourniquet and only then fix it. You can create a tourniquet only at the end of the curl when winding it on the styler.
• Lovers of vintage style are invited to create "Hollywood curls". The peculiarities of such a curl are the location of the curling iron parallel to the parting and the division of hair into large strands. When winding them, dips between the turns should not be allowed.

Heating the hair during straightening and curling will sooner or later have a negative effect on the condition of the strands. Therefore, it is not recommended to use the straightener more than 2 times a week. The exception is the model with the presence of silver in the plates.

With excessively frequent curling, the hair becomes brittle, and with regular straightening, split ends appear. The process of damage to the strands can be delayed if you regularly use thermal protective agents and treat the hairline from the inside by taking vitamins. No less useful are healing and firming masks.

To give your hair a break from heat exposure, use alternative styling methods. The safest option is to create curls with foam curlers. For alternative straightening, there are special cosmetic products that must be applied to clean hair to avoid curls.

Every fan of straightening needs to give her hair a rest from this procedure. It is during this period that all attention should be paid to hair restoration. It is not at all necessary to go to expensive procedures in beauty salons. By resorting to the recipes of our mothers and grandmothers, as well as the recommendations of specialists, you can save your hair from the consequences of straightening at home and protect them from further negative effects of ironing.

First of all, it is necessary to restore the water balance of the hairline, because in the process of straightening, the curls lose a lot of moisture. In order to moisturize your hair, you must:

• Reduce water hardness when washing your hair with soda or glycerin.
• Use regularly moisturizing masks, conditioners and hair balms.
• Carefully look at the ingredients for the care of curls - they should not contain an alcohol solution that contributes to the further drying of the strands.
• The air in the room also affects the condition of the hairline. Purchase a humidifier if your home has heating or air conditioning on.
• Don't forget to supplement your menu with high content foods protein and vitamin A. Eat more vegetables, avoid overly fatty foods. Remember to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

The problem of split ends can be solved with the help of a certain number of restrictions and rules for hair care:

• Eliminate everything from your list of hair care products foods that dry the skin and hair. In no case do not wash your hair with soap, refrain from using henna and basma.
• Enrich your diet nuts and seafood.
• Use conditioner separate from shampoo, applying it to the entire surface of the hair, except for the roots.
• Use home repair masks, created from products that are always at hand - egg yolk, kefir, honey, gelatin and many other ingredients.
• Do not forget about such an important split-end care product as oils. Castor, olive, almond and burdock should always be in your first aid kit.
• No less useful to "renew" hair - get rid of split ends every couple of months. After all, the health and strength of the roots is a mirror of the state of the tips.
• Ladies with damaged hair should get rid of habits comb them out before they are completely dry after washing. It is recommended to select combs from natural materials.

The third serious consequence of using a styler is hair breakage.Especially often it manifests itself with frequent twisting or with excessively long contact of hot rectifier plates with strands. To eliminate this shortcoming, adhere to the following rules:

• Protect your hairline from exposure to cold and direct sunlight. To do this, do not neglect hats, at resorts protect your hair from exposure to salty sea water, use special indelible sprays that create a protective layer on your hair.
• The method of restoration known since ancient times - rinsing hair with lotions from decoctions of herbs, such as nettle, burdock, violet. Decoctions from oak bark are excellent.
• A very affordable folk remedy is considered a mask of steamed oatmeal, kefir and eggs.

Ladies have different impressions about irons and curling irons. Not all products live up to expectations. A particularly acute issue is the ratio of price and quality. Statistical surveys have shown that the price is not always directly proportional to the efficiency of the device. Of the ceramic rectifiers, the leading model costs a little more than 3,000 rubles, while models that are several times higher in price than the above took lower positions.

Among rectifiers with tourmaline plates, the leader is a model costing about 2500 rubles, while the model for 7000 is 3 positions behind it. Among devices with titanium plates, the rectifier costs about 5 thousand.

Despite the variation in price and quality, girls always find for themselves such device models that combine all the relevant characteristics. The use of flat irons and flat irons has grown in popularity since the beginning of the second decade of the 19th century. To date, their lineup includes a huge variety of products.

Each girl has the opportunity to purchase a curling iron or a straightener and not only pay tribute to fashion, but also dictate fashion trends herself. The beauty of hair is in your hands, so sometimes it's a good idea to pick up a straightener and create something new and interesting.

For information on how to straighten your hair with tongs, see the following video.