Straightening your hair at home is quite easy when you follow these safe and effective tips by world renowned hair specialists.

1.    Straighten your hair not more than 3 times a week to minimize        damage;
2.    Wash with a good moisturizing shampoo, put leave-in                    conditioner and let hair dry naturally before you start the                straightening process;
3.    Start the straightening process when hair is still a little moist;
4.    Use a wide tooth brush and comb downwards to the hair tips        repeatedly in smooth motion while holding a hair dryer in the          other hand. The dryer should be pointed downwards and              follow the comb in the downward motion;
5.    Comb small sections at a time until the hair is dried and                  straightened;
6.    Check your hair in a mirror to ensure that you have not                  missed any sections;
7.    If your hair is fine and fragile, turn down the dryer’s heat;              otherwise you may put it close to the maximum heat for faster        results;
8.    Avoid spraying water or adding mousse to your hair as it will          cause your hair to curl;
9.    If desired, you may complete the straightening process by              using a flat iron.

Additional tips for flat irons:

1.    If you intend to use a flat iron, invest in a quality unit due to            better heating surfaces and more temperature control options;
2.    Use thinner flat irons as it will give you more movement                  flexibility;
3.    Pull the flat iron in smooth fluid motion to avoid horizontal              lines indentation in your hair;
4.    Don’t leave the flat iron at a particular spot for too long as the        heat will damage your hair;
5.    Use hair protective spray to minimize damage due to heat.