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Tips to Using the Flat Iron

By: flatironer

Still can't live without your straightening iron? Once you know how to achieve that sleek, smooth look it's hard to go back. It really doesn't matter which flat iron you use: ceramic, thermal, metal or ionic - they all damage your hair with over-use and inappropriate use. The heat they use keeps your hair dry and over time will damage the ends of your hair.

Here are 10 tips to help you and your flat iron work side-by-side without damaging your hair.

1. Keep your flat iron clean. It will last longer and do less damage to your hair. 2. Use a styling aid to prevent frizz before you blow dry. Salon products made to control fizz will seal the ends of your hair locking out frizziness by 79 percent. Use it after your blow dry to get rid of frizz.

3. Practice before you head out to any major event. It's very easy to use once you get the feel of it.

4. When using the iron on your hair, comb on the section you are straightening first, before running the iron through it.

5. Try avoiding using any styling products until you finish straightening out your hair. (unless stated on the bottle)

6. Use small sections. The smaller the section of the hair the flatter and more weightless your hair will be.

7. Use even pressure while stroking your flat iron from the root to the end without any stopping on any part of the sectioned hair.

8. Use a wide bristle brush on your hair while brushing your desired shape into place. (let the hair cool first)

9. Use a lightweight serum to smooth any frizz left over. You'll only need a little.(only use a little so that hair doesn't appear oily)

10. Let your iron cool; clean its surface with a cloth so you'll be ready to use it again tomorrow.

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