It’s hard to imagine the difficulties women went through to straighten their hair back in the “good old days.” With no specialty tools available at the time, women had to use things like a clothing iron to get the desired look. Dangerous and damaging, but there was no other choice, then.
Today there are effective appliances and products that will help ease the transition from curly to straight.
Going Straight
Getting your hair straight is not a quick and easy task, especially if your hair is extremely curly. Thick or long curly hair can take hours to get right.
So, this is certainly not a quick style change to try before a first date.
But it is certainly doable. However, there are some steps you should take to make the process easier.
The Process
Begin by washing and conditioning your hair. Use a deep conditioner, otherwise straightening hair can leave it dry and damaged. Towel-dry your hair and apply a straightening gel. The gel will help prep your hair for the process. Allow your hair to partially air dry before bringing out the hair dryer.
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