straighten it up

Perfectly straight hair often doesn’t just happen on its own…at least not for all of us who have been standing in the “curly” line when Mother Nature was giving away hair! And unlike straight-haired girls whose only problem and cause for frizz is hair damage, we, curlies, do need to put some amount of effort into achieving an absolutely perfect pin straight hairstyle. No need for a sad face, lovelies, as there are plenty of tricks to help you ward off frizz and ensure that, once you straighten your hair, it stays that way until the next wash!Take a peek at this list below to find a new tip for straight hair to add to your styling routine:

 PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS

Another great tip for straight hair that lasts would be to really take your time when straightening and make sure you’ve done a flawless job. And whether you’re blow-drying or flat-ironing, the only way to do so is to avoid rushed jobs. Let your hair air-dry until it’s about 70 to 80% dry, then section off and work on each individual section until it’s completely dry and completely smooth.

 WRAP IT UP

“But what about sleeping?”, some of you may ask! Well, there is a way to preserve your perfectly straight hair even in the hottest of days or nights! Simply comb your hair back and secure it into a low pony by sliding on a no slip elastic band. Follow up with a twilly or a folded silk scarf if your hair is long and your length will be as silky and crease free as ever! Simply loop the folded scarf/twilly around the elastic for hold, then wrap your ponytail up all the way down and finish off with a loop. Kind of like the way Hermes owners wrap the handles of their bags! Slip a few elastics over the scarf to make sure it stays

KEEP IT OFF YOUR BACK

When your hair is medium or long, keeping it perfectly straight yet sexy and flowing is one of the biggest summer challenges. Kind of like applying a suntan lotion between your shoulder blades – doable yet takes a bit of work. In order to prevent the frizz and curling that sweating will cause should you decide to leave your hair loose, experiment with this next tip for your straight hair! You don’t have to put your gorgeous length up, simply choose a full back tee or top, or experiment with super light silk scarves that are not only a fab accessory to play up a plain tank top but will also prevent a direct contact between your hair and your bare back.

 SAY “YES” TO PRODUCTS

Keeping your hair straight will be much easier with the help of a few products made especially for this purpose! My days of pin straight hair everyday and any day are long over, but I remember Tigi having a cool selection of various products to help maximise your straightening results. Find your ideal line/cosmetic brand/ combination of products and invest in a shampoo, conditioner, anti-frizz serum or a leave in and you’ll have everything needed for a perfect, long lasting style!

                                                                    picture courtesy : Tushar Bhardwaj