It's well known that heat and hair don't mix. But then, how to straighten your hair without a straightener? Inventory of these techniques which make it possible to stiffen the hair fiber while preserving it.
In a few years, the straightener has become a must in most bathrooms. It must be said that it allows you to offer a perfect smoothing in two times three movements. Yes but now, we must also face the facts, the straightener is a friend who does not want us only good. Its extreme heat dries out and weakens the hair fiber in depth, and greatly contributes to the formation of split ends. Fortunately, there are many alternatives to straighten your hair without a straightener.
It's in the old pots that we make the best soups, so we bet for big magnetic curlers, and we roll the hair strand by strand, towards the inside. All that's left to do is let it air dry, and you're done.
Originally from Algeria, the kardoune has been the delight of North African women since the dawn of time. The principle ? Wrap wet or damp hair in a ribbon overnight. In the early morning, surprise: smooth and shiny hair.
Good to know: before putting the kardoune in place, detangle the hair using a brush or a wide-toothed comb, then moisturize it with a few drops of argan or castor oil.
This technique consists of wrapping the top of the head with one's hair ( " wrap" means "to wrap"). How to proceed ? First, make sure the hair is damp. We make a parting on the side, then wrap each wick around the head, making sure to always go in the same direction. On the fixing side, we use flat pliers on each wick, and we wrap a scarf around the skull. Let it dry overnight, and you're done.
The hair dryer is the Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hide of hairdressing. Sometimes dangerous for the hair fiber in hot mode, sometimes beneficial in cold mode. You have understood, for smoothing, we favor the cold mode! We comb the hair strand by strand, following the hair dryer brush.
If you really cannot do without hot air, opt for a hair dryer with ionic technology, which is faster and less aggressive for the hair, or a hair dryer with thermal sensors. The latter measure the temperature of the air several times per second, which allows them to regulate the temperature diffused.
Halfway between the straightening iron and the classic brush, the smart brush is made up of small rubber heating pins, which detangle and smooth, without crushing the hair like classic plates.
Well, here's the straightener again, but in its steam version, and that changes everything! Water vapor doesn't just smooth hair, it hydrates it! In addition, the steam straightener is equipped with temperature sensors to automatically regulate the intensity and heat. For more protection of the hair fiber, make sure to follow a keratin care protocol, and to use the straightener weekly.
