Now it is time to flat iron* your hair. You have already set the best foundation beforehand so the actual process of flat ironing should be easy and your result will be smooth flowy hair.
Always use a good heat protectant on each section prior to flat ironing your hair to give it that extra umph of protection before using direct heat.
And for goodness sake always use a heat controlled hair tool. A marcel iron* is not your best friend on your healthy relaxed hair journey so please refer to this article to see what the different features of flat irons* are to help you pick a suitable iron.
Different hair types require different temperatures, so set the iron* at the most ideal temperature for your hair always erring on the cooler side. After all your hair is already straight, all you are trying to do is smooth and silken it!
Flat iron your hair in small sections utilizing pins or clips to keep the hair you are not dealing with out of the way. Sometimes you can get away with just one pass of the flat iron* depending on your technique but if you have to do two passes it is not the end of the world.
Use the comb chase* method for a smooth finish. This means grabbing a fine tooth comb and placing it in front of the flat iron as you make the pass. The comb smooths your hair and removes tangles right before the flat iron runs over it to give you a smooth finish.
You have to be a bit ambidextrous (comfortable with using both hands) to do this method but if you simply can’t use your weaker hand, a flat iron with a built in comb may be right up your street.
Step 7: Shine (optional)
Using a product to add shine is entirely optional once you have completed your flat iron because most times you will notice your hair’s natural shine come through and that might be enough for you.
But not all of us are fortunate enough to have highly reflective cuticles so using products geared towards shine is kind of like the icing on the cake. It gives your hair that added bit of help that practically screams soft and silky.
Some people also find that a touch of oil at the end helps with taming flyaways which is very helpful when you are preparing your hair for the night. Whatever method you choose to save your style overnight, covering your hair with a satin bonnet* to keep your hair smooth and frizz free is a must.
For women with longer hair, wrapping it in a bun or doing a single braid is the best solution to saving your style and you get gorgeous waves in the morning!
Andrea Dames says
Does anyone agree with me. Since the flat ion has come on the scene there is alot of talk about heat damage. I only speak for me because when I use to get my hair pressed and curled never had heat damage. Since I have gotten my hair flat ironed now I have severe heat damage. Does anyone agree.
Rivian Jones says
That is why you wrap your hair smh