Many people want straight, shiny hair, but don't want to deal with the heat damage usually caused by almost all straightening methods. Fortunately, there are several straightening methods that are non-damaging and, in fact, can make your hair stronger. Start by changing the type of shampoo and hair product you use to a product formulated to straighten your hair. Once or twice a week, use a straightening mask to moisturize and add weight to curls/curly hair. If you have long hair, you can straighten your hair overnight by attaching a large curling iron (or roller) so that your hair can follow a different pattern and appear straighter.
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Method 1 of 3: Changing Your Hair Care Routine
Step 1. Use a straightening shampoo and conditioner
You need to start the straightening process by re-examining the hair care products you normally use. If you haven't used specialty products, try special shampoos and conditioners to straighten and soften your hair. These products are formulated to moisturize and add weight to curls/curly hair so that hair looks straighter.
Step 2. Use a towel with a higher absorbency
Since you shouldn't use heat to dry your hair, it's important that you make the most of your towel-drying. Instead of old towels, buy towels with a higher absorbency (eg microfiber towels). Towels like these are designed to absorb moisture, without tangling your hair.
Step 3. Improve your hair drying technique using a towel
It is important for you to be careful when towel-drying your hair because otherwise the curls/curly will form when the hair is rubbed too hard. Press a highly absorbent towel around the ends of your hair to absorb the moisture, then gradually dry it down to the roots. After that, gently wipe your hair with a towel, being careful not to rub the ends, especially if you have long hair.
Step 4. Dry the hair with cool air and comb
Drying your hair with hot air not only damages your hair, it also creates tiny curls that dry out and form curls in your hair. Instead of hot air drying, towel dry your hair first, then use a blow dryer on a low level (cold air) to dry each section of hair while combing it with a flat paddle comb.
Drying with cold air takes longer than drying with hot air. Therefore, consider this if you are in a hurry or want to dry your hair in the morning
Step 5. Comb hair that is still wet to dry
If you don't want to use a hairdryer, carefully towel dry your hair first, then comb your hair dry. Combing separates each hair and reduces its moisture. In addition, combing also helps straighten the hair because in the process, the hair will be slightly pulled so that it will not curl as usual.
If you don't want to comb your hair all the time, you can do short brushes, with five minutes between each brushing session to let the hair air out
Step 6. Use a hair softening product
Once your hair is dry enough, use a softening cream or mousse to prevent dry curls and waves from forming in your hair. Try looking for products that contain natural softening ingredients such as coconut oil or jojoba oil to soften your hair.
Method 2 of 3: Using a Hair Straightening Mask
Step 1. Make a milk and honey mask
Make a mask by mixing 240 ml of whole milk or coconut milk with 1 tablespoon of honey. To apply the mask, take the mixture with your hands and work it through the hair strands. Let the mask soak for 1 hour, then rinse with water.
- To maximize its benefits, use a hair mask once or twice a week.
- This milk and honey mask has a runny texture and drips easily so it's a good idea to use it over the sink.
Step 2. Make a milk and egg mask
One other variation for a milk mask is a milk and egg mask. Combine 480 ml of whole milk or coconut milk with one egg in a large bowl, then beat all the ingredients until the yolk is crumbly. Place the bowl over the sink or counter and sit in front of the bowl. After that, tilt your body and let your hair soak in the mask mixture for 10 minutes. After ten minutes, remove the hair from the bowl without squeezing it to remove any remaining moisture from the mask and curls (if you have long hair). Wrap your hair or bun in plastic wrap and let the mask soak into the hair strands for 30 minutes. After that, unwrap the plastic wrap and rinse the hair with water.
Wrapping plastic wrap can keep moisture in the mask. In addition, the warm temperature helps the mask to absorb into the hair
Step 3. Use a mask of coconut milk and lime juice
To make a softening mask from coconut milk and lime juice, place 240 ml of coconut milk, 6 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of corn starch in a microwave-safe bowl and mix all the ingredients together. Warm the mixture in the microwave for 20 seconds, then stir the mixture again. Repeat the heating process until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Cool the mask first, then use your fingers to apply the mask evenly to the hair. Leave it on for 1 hour, then rinse your hair with water.
Method 3 of 3: Straighten Long Hair in One Night
Step 1. Use a hair tie to straighten the hair
Wet your hair, either by taking a shower or rinsing it briefly in the sink. Divide your hair into two short ponytails and secure each ponytail using a tie in a section of hair near the base of your neck. Use another knot to recreate the ponytail about 5 centimeters from the first hair tie. Keep making pigtails using a hair tie 5 centimeters apart until you reach the ends of your hair. In the morning, untie the knot to reveal straightened hair.
Try not to tie your hair too tightly so that there are no marks or indentations in the hair
Step 2. Use large rollers to straighten the hair
Divide your hair into six sections and roll each section using a large roller. Make sure you roll each section until it reaches the base/roots of your hair. Hold the rollers with large clips so they don't fall off the head. The next morning, remove the rollers and comb your hair. Now, your hair will appear straighter.
Try using plastic rollers instead of Velcro or foam rollers
Step 3. Curl your hair
If you have nearly straight hair (or only a few curls), you can style damp hair in a bun and let it dry. First dry your hair with a towel, then make a pigtail with a hair tie. Twist the pigtail around the knot and form it into a ballerina bun. Hold the loop with a hair tie and wait for your hair to dry. Once the hair is dry, remove the coil and re-comb the hair.
Step 4. Wrap still wet hair around your head and allow it to dry
Another way to straighten your hair is to wrap damp hair around your head and secure it with bobby pins. Comb your hair first, then separate your hair into two sections at the center of your head. Take the left section of hair and comb it to the top of the head, to the right. Wrap your hair around your head until you reach the ends of your hair, then secure the back with bobby pins. Follow the same process for the right section of hair. Twist your hair to the left and secure it with bobby pins.
After securing your hair with bobby pins, wrap your head in a silk scarf to reduce or prevent dry frizz while you sleep. The next morning, you can remove the tongs
Tips
- Hair straightening masks are not only useful for straightening hair, but also enrich and provide moisture to the hair.
- As a quick step, dampen your hair, comb it, and apply an anti-drying cream or mousse to soften it.
