I want to make my frizzy hair look longer so it looks straight like all the models hair, is there some way I can do it at home?
Pro beauty tip:
Blow-drying your hair straight is the easiest trick to creating the illusion of a longer, smoother mane.
Smooth Straight Hair: There is no question - whether you have straight, kinky or curly hair, to get the super sleek, catwalk straight look, that you see in magazines and on the runway, that you have to blowdry your hair straight. For a temporary blow out of straight hair, you have to deal with the frizz factor. There are some fabulous straightening products, giving a sleek, professional finish, is KMS Flat OutFlat Out straightening balm, GHD straightening spray, Bumble and bumble straight - these products are designed to keep hair sleek and smooth all day.
Use a large round or paddle brush, and blow dry hair section by section, making sure each section is completely dry before starting on the next section. The most effective way for a perfect finish is to apply straightening balm to each section as you go. A large paddle brush will give you poker straight hair, and a round brush will give you a softer curved finish.
The model secret to poker straight hair is that once you have blow dried your hair, you run the straighteners through, this will give you the ultimate in straight hair. Go for ceramic straighteners (you can’t go past GHD), and after running these babies through, you will have catwalk straight hair!
Chemical straightening is a far more serious venture to consider, as it is like a perm - it actually physically changes the structure of your hair, so extra care is necessary looking after chemically straightened hair. It is advised that you have chemical straightening done professionally, as there are some serious chemicals used in the process, and if not correctly applied you may burn your scalp or your skin, and cause damage and breakage to your hair.
The following products are generally used in chemical hair relaxing procedures: chemical hair relaxer formula; neutralizer; petroleum cream; shampoos designed specifically for hair relaxers; hair relaxing conditioners.
Chemical straighteners work by breaking the bonds of your hair (the same as a perm / permanent wave does); talk to your hairdresser about what to expect, and how the newer straighteners on the market can improve the texture of your hair (in the right hands…).
For a temporary transformation, use a wig, hairpiece or clip in extensions. Wig specialty stores have heaps of funky styles, shapes and shades with a fab range of accessories to funkify any style. Wigs offer the opportunity to experiment with color and style without the commitment of cutting or dying.
If you are wanting a more permanent result like this, then hair extensions are the solution pop into a specialist salon and chat to them about the variety of options available.