5 Methods To Straighten Your Hair At Home

Straight & smooth hair is something precious that every girl desires but it takes time and effort to achieve. Let ETE Hair Happiness give you 5 simple tips to perfectly straighten your hair as you just get out of a hair salon.

1. Set a proper temperature

It is proved that the right amount of heat for hair will bring certain benefits. Similar to the salon steaming method, when at home, you can also apply the usual hair-care serum to your hair, incubate for a while and dry gently in 5-10 minutes. This is not too complicated, but it shows immediate good results in a short time.

But, what is the ideal temperature to straighten your hair without damaging it? According to researchers, 185°C ( equal to 365°F) is optimal for hair straightening and caring effectiveness.  Once the heat reaches approximately 215°C, it can cause hair breakage and split ends. 

You can straighten your hair gently with a hair-straightener every morning to keep it neat. When doing so, use some drops of hair-care serum to keep your hair shiny and free from drying caused by heat from the machine!

2. Brush your hair more than usual

Hair strands tend to tangle together, creating messy buns. After washing your hair, wait for a while and then use a wooden-comb to brush your hair gently. You can brush your hair once or twice every 5 minutes. By this way, your hair is being fixed in straight form, to avoid being untidy.

Besides, you should equip yourself with a set of different combs: large wide tooth comb for ratty hair, a small and tight row of teeth one for styling ... According to the purpose of use, each comb will be a great assistant to help you have beautiful and neat hair.

3. Use right shampoos, conditioners, and hair care products

Many studies of PMC (US National Library of Medicine) show that each person's nutritional needs are different, depending on your type of hair. You can ask for experts' advice on your hair type and hair care routine and suitable products when going to hair salons. The proper use of washing and moisturizing protects your hair from damage, provides nourishment and creates a smooth route when brushing.

However, do not overwash it , when you cleanse your hair almost every day, your scalp gradually loses its natural sebum, making your hair dry and split ends.

4. Deeply moisturize with natural hair masks

After enduring many external influences, vitamin is highly recommended that you should use moisturizers to replenish your hair. Moisture content of the hair is badly reduced by  polluted air, chemical exposure, and sunlight. Therefore, to get smooth, soft hair without getting messy, you should have a plan to moisturize your hair. Besides artificial hair treatment products, you can use natural ingredient hair masks such as a combination of avocado, papaya, coconut oil and Himalayan salt as an alternative. They will be perfectly nutritional bends for your hair improvement.

5. Use hair-care products/serums

Silicon is very beneficial for linking the cuticles together when penetrating deeply into the hair roots. This will protect the hair from the harmful effects of heat or sunlight. Regular silicone nutrients are formulated in the form of hair gel and liquid form (known as serum). Nowadays market, hair serum products are widely developed, diverse in models, brands and ingredient tables, suitable for different hair types.

Despite its high effect, these products shouldn’t be abused! Using too much essential oil will make your hair sticky and greasy. Manufacturers’ advice is that only use essential oils with a proper dose, 2-3 times per week only.

Now you can try some of the methods suggested above. Say goodby to your frizzy hair and welcome the new beauty of yourself with strong and healthy hair.