Flat Irons

Hair Straighteners and the End to "Little Orphan Annie"

You were born with a beautiful set of curls, but the holidays are coming and you know what that means. "Aunt Jill" is going to corner you, pat your head and comment on how much you've grown, all the while twirling and touching you curls and calling you Little Orphan Annie. Well, you don't have to endure the fawning and embarrassment anymore! Grab a ceramic hair straightener and send a shockwave through the family and friends this year with a brand new look.

Having your hair straightened at the salon can cost a fortune. Fortunately, you don't have to go to the stylist to get the look you want, you can do it at home with professional hair straighteners that are easy to use and affordable. There are many hair straighteners on the market now, like the GHD hair straightener, the HAI hair straightener and the CHI hair straightener. These are considered some of the best hair straighteners available, and rival the tools used by the professional hair straighteners. Best of all, they are more affordable! And by purchasing your own ceramic hair straightener, you'll be able to use it over and over again for many holidays to come.

The ceramic hair straighteners are considered the best hair straighteners because they have a ceramic coating which allows the unit to heat to a high temperature without damaging your hair. And depending on the amount of curls you have, or how stubborn they are, this can be a very beneficial feature. You'll be able to iron out those tough Little Orphan Annie curls without hurting the color or texture of your hair. Some hair straighteners can not get to a high enough temperature to iron out those heavy curls. However, the GHD hair straightener, the HAI hair straightener and the CHI hair straightener can reach the necessary temperature, and have the ceramic coating to keep from scorching hair.

How Do I Do It?

First of all, find the best hair straightener you can for your budget. Then, review some online styling videos to get some tips and tricks. Finally, get to work.

You'll want to straighten your hair shortly after showering. The hair should be damp, but not sopping wet. Preheat the styling iron. Then, starting at the base of your scalp, take a small portion, or ribbon, of your hair and clamp it between the mouth of the iron. Slowly move the flat iron to the end of your hair. You may need to repeat if the curls are seriously stubborn. Repeat as many times as necessary until the hair is straightened to your liking. Again, it may take a little practice to get it to the consistency that you prefer, but you'll soon get the same results as the salon.

Now, just imagine the looks you'll receive! "Aunt Jill" will hold her heart and wonder where all those beautiful curls disappeared. And by owning your own ceramic flat iron, you'll be able to keep the Little Orphan Annie comments at bay for many years to come.

*Please note that this post was written by an employee of Misikko, but I did not receive any compensation for posting this*