If you’ve got hair that’s somewhere between curly and straight but long for lovely smooth locks, you need a set of hair straightening tongs. Hair tongs, or irons, aren’t as new an invention as many people think. The first hair straightener was patented in 1909. And while it was a great deal simpler than the high-end ceramic straighteners on the market today, the concept remains relatively the same.
To get the best result from your hair starightener, many leading manufacturers recommend you use a hair straightening serum as well. It all depends on what your overall goal is. Generally, you apply the serum by rubbing it into your hair from roots to tip. Then, blow dry your hair, using a brush to encourage your hair to lay straight.
Once your hair is completely dry, it might be a bit straighter than normal, but will most likely appear a bit frizzy and lack shine. This is when you use the straightening tongs – start with a small section at the front and move the straightener down from the root to the tip of the hair in one swift motion. Repeat this process around your head – if you’ve got thick or long hair, using clips to separate it into sections might help you as you go. Finish your straightened style by blending the ends of each section together, running the straightening iron along the ends of your hair without any clips in place. The result should be a sleek, healthy looking head of straight hair that lasts the whole day long – unless, of course, you get it wet.
Popular brands of hair straighteners include Remington, Braun, Vidal Sasoon, Phillips, Babyliss, Morphy Richards and Wahl. When choosing your hair straightener online, consider the type of element, heat settings and whether the straightening plates are specially-coated or not. Hair straighteners with ceramic plates are most popular, being able to adjust the temperature to suit your hair type is essential for good results and if you come across a straightener with a variety of attachments and options, odds are it’s well worth the investment as you’ll be able to use it for more than one thing.
© Hair Styling.org.uk 2007.
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