Having silky-smooth hair isn’t as difficult as it seems: there are several tricks to avoid using the straightener and exposing your hair to heat. Find out what methods you can adopt for a fluid, shiny and wonderful hair without adopting the classic styling products that take advantage of high temperatures!
Straighten your hair without using the straightener? It is not an impossible dream to achieve! For those who are not lucky enough to have naturally straight and flowing hair, the management of the hairstyle can be a drama. Often the simplest solution is to resort to hair stylers that certainly ensure an impeccable and lasting hairstyle, but at the same time risk making the hair brittle.
Extremely high heat sources, in fact, they put a lot of stress on our hair making them brittle and dry. If possible, therefore, you should avoid using aggressive sources or, if you really can’t do without them, protect them first with special heat protection products.
Fortunately, there are alternative methods to straighten your hair by avoiding exposure to high temperatures, while preserving it strength and shine. Let’s see 5 ways to create a smooth and flawless hairstyle without necessarily using straighteners and other similar tools!
Choose a suitable shampoo and a nourishing conditioner
As with everything, even and above all for the hair the principle that if you want to have applies a nourished, luminous and silky hair, you need to start working on one healthy basis. In other words, starting from washing your hair, you have to put into practice the necessary precautions a prepare them for the crease.
Use a moisturizing shampoo that helps to achieve a smoother result, therefore a product that has a nourishing effect especially on the roots, but also on the entire length. Look carefully at the label, there are many articles with these properties on the market!
Don’t forget to choose a protein-rich conditioner that creates a protective film on the hair. In this way, you will make your hair more elastic, which means that it will stretch more easily without the risk of breaking.
Use the hair dryer with the cold air jet
Did you know that you can also dry your hair with the cold air of the hairdryer? Maybe not!
We recommend that you follow this procedure to avoid using the hair dryer at high temperatures:
- after washing, apply one heat protection and anti-frizz spray, which will allow you to make the fold last longer;
- if you have particularly frizzy hair, use a small dose of straightening cream or spray;
- proceed with drying with a hairdryer at a cold temperature, dividing the strands with pliers. Make sure that the jet is directed downwards, so you will get a flattening of the length.
- While drying, comb your hair every 2-3 minutes, starting at the roots and working your way down.
- After drying, apply a product for fix the fold. If you have thin or normal hair, use an anti-frizz spray, or a hairspray that is very light. On the other hand, if you have thick hair, apply an Argan oil, which has the power to soften the hair.
THE best hairdryer to smooth hair without damaging it
On the market there are different types of hair dryers in addition to the classic ones, which in addition to protecting the hair and avoiding subjecting it to excessive heat, allow you to make a smooth fold avoiding the use of the plate.
Let’s see the main alternatives available:
- Tourmaline hairdryer: emits infrared heat that releases negative ions. By closing the cuticles, it gives a smoother result by reducing frizz.
- Ceramic hairdryer: emits infrared heat which is distributed evenly over the hair.
- Ion hair dryer: releases negative ions which destroy water molecules and flatten hair cuticles. This also helps make the hair shinier.
Try curlers
In the collective imagination, i curlers they are perfect for curling hair without resorting to using an iron or a straightener. In fact, our mothers and grandmothers have often taught us to apply them to create wonderful curls.
Although this method is a bit “ancient”, we propose it to you to do something completely different: obtain a smooth fold!
Yes, you can also use these small objects to make your hair shiny, fluid and smooth.
How to apply curlers to straighten hair
- Follow the line you usually wear and create two sections. After that, divide each of the two into strands. Choose the size according to the nature of your hair.
- Roll each strand on a curler. The best size is that of a can, so quite large.
- Let your hair air dry.
- When your hair is completely dry, remove the curlers by spraying an anti-frizz spray.
- Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb, paying attention to any knots that you will need to gently undo.
Dry your hair about 70% before brushing
Before you start using a brush, dry your hair 70%. This will help make them more resistant and prevent them from breaking.
- Start smoothing the fringe, in such a way as to make it more manageable right away, using a round brush.
- Switch to lengths and garments. Use the brush by rolling the strands up and back.
Swedish wheel: grandmother’s remedy
Collecting wet hair by wrapping it around the nape of the neck is an old method that was adopted by our grandmothers. The “Swedish wheel“consists of dividing the hair into two large uniform strands and wrapping the left section around the head first and then the right section in the opposite direction. Secure everything with bobby pins. When the hair is completely dry, remove the bobby pins.
You will get amazing smoothness even if you have frizzy hair!