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Flat Iron Hairstyles
Want the sleek or curly look? Flat iron is just the thing for you! New technology has created space-age irons that let you curl, crimp, bend, flip, spiral, straighten and create unique designs and shapes. In addition, thermal protectors are now added to almost every mousse, lotion, styling spray, gel, cream and wax to both help keep the hair healthy and hold the style in place. Together, these tools put the power in your hands to create whatever style suits your mood—no matter what your natural hair type. Traditional flat irons are metal, while the newest flat irons are made of ceramics.
If you’re ready for a “hot” new style, just remember these basics:
1. Select an iron that lets you control the temperature.
2. Usually, the higher the price, the more options the appliance provides.
3. If you use an iron daily, invest in a quality product. The heating elements will last longer.
4. Apply a thermal protector before ironing. Check out salons, drug stores and beauty supply stores to find one that’s right for your hair type.
5. Use the iron as soon as it reaches its optimum heat.
6. The base needs the most amount of heat; the ends need the least.
7. Experiment with different irons and have fun styling your hair. Today, any texture goes.
Straight one day, wavy the next, crimped and funky for a fun night out.
To style your hair -Make small partings no longer than the base of the flat iron itself and comb through to detangle. The smaller the partings, the cleaner and straighter each of your sections can be. Then, use a slow pulling motion to get a smoothing, silken effect. This gives you the ultra sleek straight look.
Place the iron about an inch from the scalp, do a half rotation toward the scalp then begin to feed the rest of the hair through the iron as you work down the hair shaft slowly. Use a constant motion of opening and closing the tong as you work down the shaft.
Crimping requires a pressing motion. You start at the scalp, do a press up and a lift down. It pays to practice until you can start and stop equally. Crimping lets you get really artistic and express your personality in myriad shapes from a waffle finish to a zigzag pattern.
Flat irons can get you the straight to the wavy look, choose your hairstyle and be sure to know the technique of how it works to create such a hairstyle.