Straighten your Hair like a Pro

💨 5 Quick Steps to Straighten Your Hair Like a Pro

Step 1: Cleanse + Prep
Start with a solid shampoo bar from Color + Blow to remove buildup and gently cleanse the scalp without stripping moisture. Follow with the conditioner bar to hydrate and detangle. Deep conditioning goes a long way before straightening. Covering with plastic cap under a hooded dryer or steaming for 15-30 minutes helps your hair to stay smoother longer.

Step 2: Gently ring hair out + Place towel around neck + Section
Gently ring out hair instead of towel drying because it keeps more moisture in your hair and keeps cuticle smooth. The towel around your neck will catch the excess water. Then, divide your hair into 4–6 sections for easier and more even drying.

Step 3: Apply Heat Protectant
Before using heat, i like to apply a light weight leave-in spray like the Kenra Pearl Detangler and the their Blow out spray to guard against damage and preserve your hair’s strength and shine.

Step 4: Blow Dry with a Paddle Brush
Work section by section using a paddle brush and a blow dryer with a nozzle. Brush downward while following with the dryer to smooth and stretch the hair.

Step 5: Finish + Seal
Once fully dry, run a flat iron over each section for a sleek finish if desired. Some looser textures can be smoothed and styled in one pass and others may take one pass to straighten and another to style. Using more than two passes of the flat iron is never necessary. Use a lightweight shine spray at the end  of your finished style like Mizani shine hairspray. You'll love the long lasting finished look!