It is always a great achievement whenever you get salon-quality hair in the comfort of your home. When you can achieve Salon Quality hair at home you look and feel more polished. Whether you’re preparing to look your best at a party or just in your day to day life. Achieving either straight or curled hair at home can be simple if you use the right products!
We are here to help you out in everything there’s to know about achieving salon-quality hair using Professional tools and products you can buy from us!
Here’s everything you should know before, during, and after straightening or curling your hair, and products to buy to achieve the right look:
Start with Hair Prep
Before you do anything, here are a few tips for preparing your hair to straighten it at home using the best tools and products:
Start with Clean Hair
Washing your hair before styling it is the best way to start your salon quality hair journey. Dirt, oil, and product buildup can make your hair greasy and weigh it down. Use the best quality shampoo to properly wash your hair.
Towel-Dry Your Hair
You want to be gentle with your hair while drying it up. Don’t rub your hair excessively because that will leave you with a frizzy head of hair. If possible, you can also try using a micro-fibre towel.
Detangle Your Hair Properly
Use the best detanglers that suit your hair type and comb your hair down gently. Split your hair into manageable sections, and comb using the right detangler for your hair. Go slow and steady to avoid creating curls. Remember, tangles in your hair can cause breakage when heat is applied.
Moisturise Your Hair
Use a good leave-in conditioner to hydrate your hair. You don’t want your hair dehydrated when you straighten it with heat. A good leave-in conditioner will keep your hair tangle-free and manageable during the process. Remember to apply it to damp hair so the moisture is locked in.
Apply a Heat Protectant
Always apply a heat protectant to your hair before using any heat-styling hair tool. This is the key to preventing heat damage during styling.
Choose the Right Heat Styling Tools
Whether you want to go for a blow-drying method for straightening your hair or the flat ironing method, buy a high-quality heat styling tool such as Futaria XL Airstyler. Look for tools that have adjustable heat settings as your hair type will require you to set an accurate temperature that doesn’t damage your hair. For instance, fine or damaged hair requires lower heat, around 150°C to 175°C, meanwhile, thicker or coarse hair may need a higher temperature of up to 200°C.
Crucial Tips to Avoid Damaging Your Hair While Styling it
Here are some tips that will help you to avoid damaging your hair while using heat styling tools on your hair:
Use Heat Sparingly
Don’t overdo it. Don’t use too much heat too often. Too much exposure to heat can cause lasting damage to your hair.
Don’tSkip Heat Protectant
Don’t skip the heat protectant when straightening your hair. The barrier it creates between your hair and the heat is crucial for keeping your hair from being overly damaged and healthy.
Here are some products we recommend
When straightening your hair, you can choose either of the two most popular methods, blow-drying or flat ironing. Both methods come with their pros and cons which we will discuss now.
But here are a few hairdryers and straighteners we recommend:
The Blow-Drying Method for Straightening your hair
The blow-drying method uses a hairdryer combined with a brush to straighten hair. This method is gentler than a flat iron and is ideal for adding volume and movement to your hair while straightening.
Pros:
It adds volume and body to your hair
It is less damaging to your hair
You can get various styles depending on the kind of brush you use
It is ideal for fine hair as it prevents flatness
It leaves a better natural-looking finish
Cons:
It takes more time and skill to master and execute perfectly
You will need a brush for this which may be tricky to use for beginners
It can easily cause frizz if not done correctly
It isn’t quite effective for thick curls or coarse hair
It may still need a follow-up by a straightener for a perfectly sleek look
The Flat Iron Method for Straightening your hair
The flat iron method is the most popular and offers a sleek, smooth, and shiny finish. It’s a quicker method but can be harsher on your hair if not used correctly. You can use a straightener or air styler, like the ones from Futaria.
Pros:
It leaves you with a sleek and polished finish
It works well for all hair types including thick curls or coarse hair
It is faster in giving you the desired results
It is easier for accurate heat control and application to specific areas
It is perfect for a longer-lasting look
Cons:
It can cause significant heat damage if not done correctly
It may leave your hair too flat, if overdone
It needs extra care and caution when controlling the temperature
You can get split ends quickly if you use it frequently
It leaves you with less volume in comparison to blow-drying
Common Mistakes to Avoid While Straightening Your Hair
Here are a few pointers to remember when you’re straightening your hair as these are some of the most common mistakes people make during the process:
Not Using a Heat Protectant Beforehand
Do not ever skip the heat protectant whenever you are working with heat styling tools on your hair, be it a hair dryer or a straightener. As mentioned before, a great heat protectant is to your hair what sunscreen is to your skin. You will be happy knowing that your hair isn’t being damaged by the heat.
Not Drying Your Hair Completely Before Starting
Your hair needs to bone dry before styling it with a straightener. Imagine putting the hot ceramic plates of the straightener directly onto your wet hair! It will make your hair sizzle and damage it beyond repair. You don’t want to end up with burnt hair.
Not Sectioning Your Hair in the Prep Stage
Consider sectioning your hair like breaking down a goal into manageable and doable smaller tasks. You can’t start straightening your hair without a plan. You have to section your hair, start from one side, and slowly progress to the other side till the entire head is finished. Sectioning also helps your hair in terms of being overexposed to heat in the same area.
Not Cleaning Your Heat Styling Tools
Straighteners usually have ceramic plates that heat up, similarly, hair dryers heat a coil before blowing air over it to give you hot air. Make sure that your heat-styling tools are clean before you start using them. Dirt and even broken hair from previous use can heat up and stick to the ceramic or coil. You don’t want an unpleasant smell when straightening your hair and neither do you want hot goo or dirt to stick to your freshly cleaned hair when straightening. Quickly wipe off the ceramic plates with a clean dry microfiber cloth and blow a few times into the hair dryer before using it.
How to Care for Your Hair Post-Straightening
Here are a few tips for taking care of your hair once you are done straightening your hair using a straightener or a hairdryer:
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Avoid Water Exposure
Keep your straightened hair away from water for at least 24 hours after you are done straightening them. This will help you maintain the look and style. Also, avoid humidity as moisture in the air can cause frizzy hair very quickly. Use an anti-humidity spray such as the Color Wow Dream Coat Anti-Humidity Hair Spray.
Use a Gentle Hair Brush
After straightening your hair, use a soft-bristle brush to gently and softly brush your hair. It will help prevent damage to the style since it won’t be too invasive when you brush it through the styled hair.
Buy Hair Straightening Tools and Products at SalonTrusted.com
Remember, at Salon Trusted, we always have the best products when it comes to hair care. Since straightening your hair involves heat-styling tools such as the Futaria range of hairdryers, straighteners and air stylers, we also have to understand what goes before, during and after the process.
