How to Straighten Hair Naturally
Wash and condition your hair., Squeeze excess moisture from hair using a towel., Use a detangling comb to comb through hair., Divide hair into two pigtails., Wrap elastic hair bands in intervals along the pigtails., Wrap a silk scarf around your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash and condition your hair.
Use a gentle shampoo and heavy-duty conditioner to lock moisture into your hair.
Avoid shampoos with surfactants or sulfates, as these can damage your hair. -
Step 2: Squeeze excess moisture from hair using a towel.
Do not rub the hair too hard as this can cause breakage and frizz.
Simply squeeze sections of the hair with a towel to remove excess water. , These combs typically have wider teeth so they will detangle your hair without snagging.
Follow with a finer-toothed comb to smooth the hair further. , The pigtails should start near the nape of your neck; higher pigtails will cause more kinking in the hair as it dries.
Secure with elastic hair bands. , Every 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm), wrap an elastic hair band around each pigtail.
Don’t wrap too tightly or you will create bumps in the hair as it dries.
You should end up with what look like “striped” pigtails. , Secure with a few bobby pins.
The silk will help keep your hair from tangling as it dries and will also help reduce frizz.
You can sleep comfortably in this style, or do it first thing in the morning if you don’t have anywhere to be for a few hours. , Comb through with a wide-toothed comb.
Avoid using a bristle brush, at it might encourage frizzing. -
Step 3: Use a detangling comb to comb through hair.
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Step 4: Divide hair into two pigtails.
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Step 5: Wrap elastic hair bands in intervals along the pigtails.
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Step 6: Wrap a silk scarf around your head.
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Step 7: Remove scarf
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Step 8: and hair bands.
Detailed Guide
Use a gentle shampoo and heavy-duty conditioner to lock moisture into your hair.
Avoid shampoos with surfactants or sulfates, as these can damage your hair.
Do not rub the hair too hard as this can cause breakage and frizz.
Simply squeeze sections of the hair with a towel to remove excess water. , These combs typically have wider teeth so they will detangle your hair without snagging.
Follow with a finer-toothed comb to smooth the hair further. , The pigtails should start near the nape of your neck; higher pigtails will cause more kinking in the hair as it dries.
Secure with elastic hair bands. , Every 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm), wrap an elastic hair band around each pigtail.
Don’t wrap too tightly or you will create bumps in the hair as it dries.
You should end up with what look like “striped” pigtails. , Secure with a few bobby pins.
The silk will help keep your hair from tangling as it dries and will also help reduce frizz.
You can sleep comfortably in this style, or do it first thing in the morning if you don’t have anywhere to be for a few hours. , Comb through with a wide-toothed comb.
Avoid using a bristle brush, at it might encourage frizzing.
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