1. Get the right size for your hair type<\/h3>\nThe general rule of thumb: the shorter your hair, the thinner the flat iron. Size ranges from about 1\/2\u201d to 2\u201d – so choose wisely. If you have thicker coarse hair beyond your shoulders go for the 2\u201d flat iron.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n![\"Image:](\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/enhanced-5630-1435180821-1.jpg\")
<\/a>Image: pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n2. Which type should you use?<\/h3>\nThe most common are made from either ceramic, titanium, or tourmaline. Here\u2019s a great infographic that helps describe the difference between the three, I use the ceramic flat iron from Sephora and it has worked really well for me. I also like how I can adjust the heat and it\u2019s small enough to travel with. Do some research before you buy one.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n![\"Image:](\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/enhanced-5013-1435180856-14.jpg\")
<\/a>Image: pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n3. Use styling product before you begin straightening<\/h3>\nThere are heaps of heat protecting products out in the market now. Pick one and remember to always apply this before you begin ironing your hair. Imagine the damage the heat can cause to your hair structure and follicles. While these products can\u2019t guarantee no damage will be done – it at least helps reduce the chances of severe damage and you\u2019ll also notice less frizz and more shine.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n![\"Image:](\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/protection_0.xlarger.jpg\")
<\/a>Image: popsugar.com\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n4. Get volume<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to straightening the hair closets to your scalp\/roots, you want to iron upwards towards the ceiling. This ensures you give some volume, else your flattened hair will fall very close to your scalp and there\u2019s nothing great about flat head.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n![\"Image:](\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cowlick-1-605x907.jpg\")
<\/a>Image: littlemissmomma.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n5. Don\u2019t go too hot!<\/h3>\nI usually set my iron at 180 – 200 degrees celsius. Anything hotter than that is a little risky, since I have very fine hair. Those with thicker\/coarser hair my need to go slightly warmer in order for this to be effective. Use your judgement and don\u2019t go too hot.<\/div>\n6.Curl your hair for great waves with a flat iron<\/h3>\nI do this often for my curly hair when I just want to give it a better shine and less frizz. You don\u2019t only have to go straight.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n![\"Image:](\"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/How-To-Curl-Hair-With-Flat-Iron.jpg\")
<\/a>Image: hit-hair.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n7. Hear sizzles? Stop.<\/h3>\nAs soon as you start hearing your hair sizzle like a hot plate, stop and check if your hair is completely dry. There\u2019s nothing worse than flat ironing hair that is still damp.<\/div>\n8. Always section your hair<\/h3>\nI work from my inner layers closest to my scalp and then slowly release more hair as I work through the sections. It\u2019s easy to just tie up the hair you are sectioning off and work with what\u2019s available. Don\u2019t try to iron your whole head at once, you won\u2019t achieve your look and the iron isn\u2019t meant to straighten big chunks of hair.<\/div>\n
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\n<\/a>Image: pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n2. Which type should you use?<\/h3>\n
<\/a>2. Which type should you use?<\/h3>\nThe most common are made from either ceramic, titanium, or tourmaline. Here\u2019s a great infographic that helps describe the difference between the three, I use the ceramic flat iron from Sephora and it has worked really well for me. I also like how I can adjust the heat and it\u2019s small enough to travel with. Do some research before you buy one.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n3. Use styling product before you begin straightening<\/h3>\nThere are heaps of heat protecting products out in the market now. Pick one and remember to always apply this before you begin ironing your hair. Imagine the damage the heat can cause to your hair structure and follicles. While these products can\u2019t guarantee no damage will be done – it at least helps reduce the chances of severe damage and you\u2019ll also notice less frizz and more shine.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: popsugar.com\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n4. Get volume<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to straightening the hair closets to your scalp\/roots, you want to iron upwards towards the ceiling. This ensures you give some volume, else your flattened hair will fall very close to your scalp and there\u2019s nothing great about flat head.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: littlemissmomma.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n5. Don\u2019t go too hot!<\/h3>\nI usually set my iron at 180 – 200 degrees celsius. Anything hotter than that is a little risky, since I have very fine hair. Those with thicker\/coarser hair my need to go slightly warmer in order for this to be effective. Use your judgement and don\u2019t go too hot.<\/div>\n6.Curl your hair for great waves with a flat iron<\/h3>\nI do this often for my curly hair when I just want to give it a better shine and less frizz. You don\u2019t only have to go straight.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: hit-hair.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n7. Hear sizzles? Stop.<\/h3>\nAs soon as you start hearing your hair sizzle like a hot plate, stop and check if your hair is completely dry. There\u2019s nothing worse than flat ironing hair that is still damp.<\/div>\n8. Always section your hair<\/h3>\nI work from my inner layers closest to my scalp and then slowly release more hair as I work through the sections. It\u2019s easy to just tie up the hair you are sectioning off and work with what\u2019s available. Don\u2019t try to iron your whole head at once, you won\u2019t achieve your look and the iron isn\u2019t meant to straighten big chunks of hair.<\/div>\n
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\n<\/a>Image: pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n3. Use styling product before you begin straightening<\/h3>\n
<\/a>3. Use styling product before you begin straightening<\/h3>\nThere are heaps of heat protecting products out in the market now. Pick one and remember to always apply this before you begin ironing your hair. Imagine the damage the heat can cause to your hair structure and follicles. While these products can\u2019t guarantee no damage will be done – it at least helps reduce the chances of severe damage and you\u2019ll also notice less frizz and more shine.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: popsugar.com\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n4. Get volume<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to straightening the hair closets to your scalp\/roots, you want to iron upwards towards the ceiling. This ensures you give some volume, else your flattened hair will fall very close to your scalp and there\u2019s nothing great about flat head.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: littlemissmomma.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n5. Don\u2019t go too hot!<\/h3>\nI usually set my iron at 180 – 200 degrees celsius. Anything hotter than that is a little risky, since I have very fine hair. Those with thicker\/coarser hair my need to go slightly warmer in order for this to be effective. Use your judgement and don\u2019t go too hot.<\/div>\n6.Curl your hair for great waves with a flat iron<\/h3>\nI do this often for my curly hair when I just want to give it a better shine and less frizz. You don\u2019t only have to go straight.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: hit-hair.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n7. Hear sizzles? Stop.<\/h3>\nAs soon as you start hearing your hair sizzle like a hot plate, stop and check if your hair is completely dry. There\u2019s nothing worse than flat ironing hair that is still damp.<\/div>\n8. Always section your hair<\/h3>\nI work from my inner layers closest to my scalp and then slowly release more hair as I work through the sections. It\u2019s easy to just tie up the hair you are sectioning off and work with what\u2019s available. Don\u2019t try to iron your whole head at once, you won\u2019t achieve your look and the iron isn\u2019t meant to straighten big chunks of hair.<\/div>\n
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\n<\/a>Image: popsugar.com\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n4. Get volume<\/h3>\n
<\/a>4. Get volume<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to straightening the hair closets to your scalp\/roots, you want to iron upwards towards the ceiling. This ensures you give some volume, else your flattened hair will fall very close to your scalp and there\u2019s nothing great about flat head.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: littlemissmomma.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n5. Don\u2019t go too hot!<\/h3>\nI usually set my iron at 180 – 200 degrees celsius. Anything hotter than that is a little risky, since I have very fine hair. Those with thicker\/coarser hair my need to go slightly warmer in order for this to be effective. Use your judgement and don\u2019t go too hot.<\/div>\n6.Curl your hair for great waves with a flat iron<\/h3>\nI do this often for my curly hair when I just want to give it a better shine and less frizz. You don\u2019t only have to go straight.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: hit-hair.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n7. Hear sizzles? Stop.<\/h3>\nAs soon as you start hearing your hair sizzle like a hot plate, stop and check if your hair is completely dry. There\u2019s nothing worse than flat ironing hair that is still damp.<\/div>\n8. Always section your hair<\/h3>\nI work from my inner layers closest to my scalp and then slowly release more hair as I work through the sections. It\u2019s easy to just tie up the hair you are sectioning off and work with what\u2019s available. Don\u2019t try to iron your whole head at once, you won\u2019t achieve your look and the iron isn\u2019t meant to straighten big chunks of hair.<\/div>\n
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\n<\/a>Image: littlemissmomma.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n5. Don\u2019t go too hot!<\/h3>\n
<\/a>5. Don\u2019t go too hot!<\/h3>\nI usually set my iron at 180 – 200 degrees celsius. Anything hotter than that is a little risky, since I have very fine hair. Those with thicker\/coarser hair my need to go slightly warmer in order for this to be effective. Use your judgement and don\u2019t go too hot.<\/div>\n6.Curl your hair for great waves with a flat iron<\/h3>\nI do this often for my curly hair when I just want to give it a better shine and less frizz. You don\u2019t only have to go straight.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: hit-hair.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n7. Hear sizzles? Stop.<\/h3>\nAs soon as you start hearing your hair sizzle like a hot plate, stop and check if your hair is completely dry. There\u2019s nothing worse than flat ironing hair that is still damp.<\/div>\n8. Always section your hair<\/h3>\nI work from my inner layers closest to my scalp and then slowly release more hair as I work through the sections. It\u2019s easy to just tie up the hair you are sectioning off and work with what\u2019s available. Don\u2019t try to iron your whole head at once, you won\u2019t achieve your look and the iron isn\u2019t meant to straighten big chunks of hair.<\/div>\n
6.Curl your hair for great waves with a flat iron<\/h3>\nI do this often for my curly hair when I just want to give it a better shine and less frizz. You don\u2019t only have to go straight.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>Image: hit-hair.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n7. Hear sizzles? Stop.<\/h3>\nAs soon as you start hearing your hair sizzle like a hot plate, stop and check if your hair is completely dry. There\u2019s nothing worse than flat ironing hair that is still damp.<\/div>\n8. Always section your hair<\/h3>\nI work from my inner layers closest to my scalp and then slowly release more hair as I work through the sections. It\u2019s easy to just tie up the hair you are sectioning off and work with what\u2019s available. Don\u2019t try to iron your whole head at once, you won\u2019t achieve your look and the iron isn\u2019t meant to straighten big chunks of hair.<\/div>\n
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\n<\/a>Image: hit-hair.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n7. Hear sizzles? Stop.<\/h3>\n
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