How to Flat Iron Natural Hair
Learning how to flat iron your hair will save you money and time spent at a hair salon. The process is quite simple and only involves a few simple steps. When flat ironing your hair on your own it is important to make sure your hair is washed and well conditioned.
Items Needed:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Flat Iron
- Moisturizing Hair
- Comb
- Blow Dryer
How to Flat Iron Hair
- Determine what type of flat iron you will be using on your hair. There are many different flat irons made by different manufactures that perform on different levels. Individuals flat ironing their hair at home can use a simple flat iron purchased at most department stores.
- Wash and condition your hair. Make sure you blow dry your hair thoroughly. You do not want to attempt to flat iron wet hair.
- Decide on which setting of the flat iron will work best for your type of hair. For coarse and thick hair you will benefit from using a hotter setting. Individuals with thin hair should use a warmer setting.
- Part the hair into four different sections. It is always best to start in the back of the head and work your way toward the front.
- Use a light oil on real thick hair. This will help flat iron the hair easily.
- Begin flat ironing your hair. Clip the hair between the plates on the flat iron and slowly pull the iron from the top of the hair straight down.
- Make sure to keep each section separated. You can use a hair barrette. After you have finished flat ironing your hair, you can style it as desired.