subject: How To Use A 1 Inch Hair Straightener [print this page] Want to create the perfect polished look with a 1 inch hair straightener? First make sure that youre using the right kind of straightener. 1 inch straighteners are the standard model and are great on a variety of hair types. If your locks are medium length than you can benefit the most from a 1 inch straightener, because the plate size is ideal for this hair type. If your hair is short or fine, then you should probably go for a slimmer model with smaller plates, and if your hair is thicker or longer, try a larger plate size in order to keep the straightening process efficient.
Want to know how to use a 1 inch hair straightener like a professional? Just follow these steps:
1.Shampoo and condition your hair as normal. You hair must be clean when straightening because grease and dirt can accumulate on the plates and affect the performance of your straightener as well as transfer onto your hair, causing damage.
2.Work in some thermal protectant coating each strand to create a buffer between your locks and the straightener. The amount depends on the length and type of your hair. Now your locks are protected from the heat and can be styled safely.
3.Use a hair dryer and paddle brush to start drying your hair, brushing it as you go before you start straightening. Never straighten wet hair! Wet hair is more fragile than dry hair. Set the setting to medium until your hair is about 80% dry. Youll experience frizz and dryness but this will soon vanish once you apply the straightener.
4.With medium to long hair, use clips to divide your hair into sections. Starting at the front, choose a small portion of hair and clip the other sections up to keep them out of the way.
5.Turn on your 1 inch hair straightener and pass it over the section of hair, starting at the roots, pulling down the entire length in a smooth continuous motion and applying constant pressure until the hair at the end is released.
6.Repeat the previous step with all the sections of your hair until it is all straight. With larger sections you might have to run the straightener over two or three more times but no more, you dont want to burn your locks.
7.Finish the style by blending the ends with your 1 inch hair straightener to get rid of the separation caused by the sectioning clips. To stop your hair getting frizzy, mist over with a light application of spray.
