How to Style Hair with Flat Iron

For instant hair fixes, there is a wonderful tool which women and men alike can use. Flat irons are not new in the world of styling, but contrary to popular belief, flat irons are not just limited for use as hair straighteners.

A flat iron is an electric hair styling tool which heats the hair to make it straighter and more manageable. When compared to a blower, using a flat iron gives faster results when it comes to hair styling. However, there are some things to remember when using a flat iron for hair styling:

• Too much usage of flat irons can dry and damage hair strands because of excessive exposure to heat styling.
• It is important to blow or air dry the hair first before using a flat iron to be safe. Although there are some flat irons for damp hair, better stay on the safe side and start with dry hair.
• Spray or apply heat protecting hair formulas before styling the hair with flat irons to reduce damage to hair strands caused by the heat.

When the steps above have been done, one can already proceed with the styling. Flat irons are commonly used for straightening even the most stubborn curls. To straighten wild curls, start by thoroughly brushing the hair and untangling it.

With the help of pins, section and pin the hair. Start with those at the base of the neck and from there, an individual can work his or her way up. Once in a while, comb the ironed sections of the hair and retouch with the flat iron if needed or if curls appear.

Wavy or curly hair styles can also be achieved with flat irons. Start with sectioning the hair with clips or hair ties. From the base of the neck, take one-inch sections and clip the ends in between the straight iron heating pads. The twirl or curl of the hair will depend on the direction one wants the hair to go.

Twist the flat iron until the desired length of hair is wrapped around it. Let it sit there for a few seconds and release the clasp a bit while pulling the iron down. Voila! Instant curls! Do the same procedure with the remaining sections of hair.

To make sure the hair will stay in place, use a hair spray after twirling every section. To come up with a somewhat messy curly haired look, twist and turn in alternate counter and clockwise directions. For more uniform appeal, twirl one side of the hair counterclockwise and twirl the other half clockwise to have curls which will ultimately combine with one another.

Quality flat irons are essential to successfully styling your hair with heating products. GHD manufactures cheap and easy to use hair straighteners which can be used by professionals or normal consumers alike. For a wider range of iron sizes, Cloud Nine has different sets of irons to suit different styling needs. Additional grooming tools like Wahl clippers can make the men style their hair easier and faster as well.