Looking beautiful

Most young women today would laugh at the trouble their mothers went through trying to straighten their hair in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s.  Women with curly hair have envied straight haired beauties for ages.  With no appliances available at the time for hair straightening, women were forced to use things like a clothing iron to get the look they desired.  Although an iron is dangerous and can really damage hair, women of the past saw no other option.  Today however, there are many appliances and products women with curly hair can turn to for a different look. 

Getting straight hair is not always an easy task, especially if your hair is extremely curly.  It is however attainable.  If you have thick or long curly hair, then it could even take hours to get the look you desire.  So, keep in mind that this is not a quick style change to try before a first date.  Before you even pick up any straightening appliances, there are a few steps you can take to make the whole process a lot smoother.

Begin by washing and conditioning your hair.  You should use a deep conditioner if you plan on straightening your curly hair.  Sometimes straightening hair can leave it dry and damaged, so by deep conditioning before hand you are making sure your hair will be silky and shiny.  Towel-dry your hair and apply a straightening gel.  The gel will help prep your hair for the process.  Allow your hair to air dry a bit and then bring out your hair dryer. 

Pin the top portions of your hair up on top of your head.  You will only be working on one section of your hair at a time.  After pinning, use a flat paddle brush or a round brush if you prefer, to pull a small section of your hair straight while drying it with your hair dryer.  Repeat this process, section by section, until all of your hair is dry.  If your hair is really curly, it is likely you will experience a bit of frizz.  Don’t worry; this will not exist after the process is complete.