Straight Hairstyles Fall - Winter 2008

Straight hair is without any curls or waves and can be different textures (coarse, medium or fine). It can be cut, razored, sliced, chipped, or tapered to achieve almost any shape. Examples include a short hair cut with plenty of choppy layers (medium to coarse texture) or a shoulder length style with face framing layers (fine to medium texture).

Straight hair

Straight hair Method
You need a professional to regularly trim your straight hairstyle and keep it healthy. If you have wavy or curly hair it can be made to look straight by either styling it straight with hair products and a straightening iron, or by having a chemical straightening process.

Straight hair Benefits
With straight hair you can have the best of both worlds: wear it straight or set it in hot rollers (or use a curling iron) to create waves and curls that will last until your next shampoo.

Beware
A good cut is very important with short straight hair or uneven areas will be very noticeable.

Straight hair Tip

Choose low maintenance, simple styling techniques for fuss-free straight hairstyles; for example, one length looks, or nice short layer cuts.Straight hair

Straight Hairstyles Fall - Winter 2008

How to Straighten Your Hair With a Straightener

How to Straighten Your Hair

First purchase a straightening iron. The more expensive versions have ceramic plates and can cost about $80,while cheaper options are available. Wash, condition, and blow dry your hair until it is partially dry, let it dry the rest of the way on its own the plug in the straightener for 5 minutes to allow it to heat up. For an ultra smooth finish choose a styling product designed for use with straightening irons and apply to hair. Working on small sections of hair creates a smoother finish. Start by running your fingers through your hair from the front just below the ears,and clip the upper layer out of the way. When you have completed the lower section,unclip your hair and run your fingers through using the middle of your face as a guide then repeat,clipping your hair up into sections until your hair is totally straight, when you're finished, let your hair cool down and if required spray with a little hairspray.How to Straighten Your Hair With a Straightener

Straightening your hair regularly can cause damage and split ends. Condition regularly with a hot oil treatment to protect your hair.Choose your hair brushes carefully,a vent brush is best when blow drying hair,and a large paddle brush to get a smooth finished look.

Tips for How to Staighten Your Hair
* Straightening irons get very, very hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
* Do not plug your straightening iron anywhere near water.
* Never leave your straighteners unattended when plugged in.
* Do not leave your straighteners on a flammable surface.
* NEVER ever straighten your hair when it's wet! This causes damage. Unless you have a wet-to-dry straightener.
* Try not to straighten your hair every day. Unless you use a heat protector, to protect your hair from the heat.

How to Care for Straight Hair

Haircut styles presents How to Care for Straight Hair

Do you find yourself not being able to care for your straight hair, even if it may seem easy for others? If you have straight hair, but don't know how to care for it, you're in the right place, so read on.

Straight Hair Tips

How to do this:

1. Wash your hair around every day to every other day. Always wash your hair after you swim.
2. Brush out your hair so it is tangle free before you get it wet.
3. Wet the hair thoroughly.
4. Pour the shampoo into your hand, and foam it up by rubbing your hands together. Work the shampoo into your hair, scrubbing the scalp with your fingertips and being careful not to snarl the ends too much (i.e. piling it up on top of your head). If you have oily hair you will probably have to shampoo every day.
5. Condition your hair. A good conditioner will help keep your hair health and will make it easier to untangle after shampooing. If you have dry hair you will need to use a moisturizing conditioner. However, if you have oily hair you can use a basic conditioner.
6. Keep a wide-toothed comb in the shower and comb through your hair before you rinse the conditioner out.
7. Rinse the conditioner out completely; being extra careful to not snarl the ends.
8. Blot the hair with a towel, and comb it out once more.
9. Have a hair stylist cut your hair every four to six weeks to remove any split ends. Straight hair is probably the most prone to split ends and should be treated gently .

Tips

* Blow dry your hair no more than four times a week. Blow drying and straightening are damaging to the hair. Try to use the coolest setting.
* Add a few drops of honey to your conditioner to make it extra moisturizing.
* Try using a swim cap when you swim to prevent chlorine damage. Also, avoid hair altering chemicals as much as possible.
* Protect your hair from the sun by wearing a hat or looking for hair products that contain sunscreen.
* Look for hair friendly hair ties- ones without metal connectors. Wear your hair in a braid if you want to decrease snarling.


Do not wring your wet hair with a towel. Only brush wet hair when it is slick with conditioner to prevent tangles. You may want to do this in the shower before you rinse the conditioner out, or right after the shower after applying a hair mousse or leave-in conditioner.