How to Achieve Sleek, Sexy Hair by Melissa
Sleek, sexy style is a look that has been seriously in demand the past few months. In salons across America woman are walking in with pictures of Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, and Cameron Diaz and asking to look just as gorgeous as the leading ladies.
Well put your money away girls, because we are bringing the style to you. There’s no need to visit a salon to achieve this style, you’ll be blown away how simple it can be!
To capture this smooth, sleek style you’ll need a few essentials.
- A professional blow dryer , preferably with a cool shot and variable heat and speed settings.
- A professional flat iron , preferably 100% ceramic or ceramic coated. If your hair is a little more thick or coarse, you might need a titanium flat iron to achieve a sleek style.
- A paddle brush, preferably with nylon or plastic bristles, for detangling.
- A bone tail comb, for separating sections of hair.
- A thermal leave-in protectant, to keep your hair looking sleek and healthy after exposure to heat.
- A finishing product, whether is a shine spray or anti-frizz pomade, you’ll need some kind of product to hold the style in place.
- Several hair clips, to separate hair if your locks are thicker or longer than average.
Now that you have your supplies at hand, you’re all set to achieve your new, sexy style! Follow these easy steps to sleek, beautiful hair.
- Shampoo your hair and condition with a good moisturizing conditioner. Towel dry your hair until it is just slightly damp. Apply your thermal leave-in protectant and brush through thoroughly.
- Separate your hair, beginning at the nape of your neck. Using the paddle brush, hold the hair taunt. Keep your blow dryer at a downward angle at least six inches from the strand. Once the hair is completely dry, keep the hair held straight until cool. A cool setting on the blow dryer will make the cooling process much easier.
- Continue working through your hair until it is completely dry. Apply another light coating of thermal leave-in protectant. Brush the spray through your hair.
- Now you will separate your hair in the same fashion as when you started blow drying. Take a one inch section of hair, place the flat iron about ½ an inch away from the scalp and tightly press down. Slowly glide the flat iron down the length of the hair. You may need to repeat this process to ensure the hair is straight as a pin. BONUS: If you need more than 2 or 3 passes to completely straighten the section of hair, turn the heat up on your hair. If the heat is already up all the way or, even worse, your iron doesn’t have adjustable heat, it may be time to look into getting a new flat iron! More than 2 or 3 passes per section is unnecessarily damaging.
- Repeat with all the sections of your hair. Remember to take it in one inch sections, trust us, this will be faster and more effective than rapidly making passes all through your hair. Once your hair is straight, lock in the style by holding the hair flat and taunt until it is completely cooled.
- Use a dime size amount of finishing product to keep fly-aways at bay and enhance shine.
Now you’re all set and rocking one of Hollywood’s hottest styles! Enjoy your sexy and sleek style, and depending on your hair type you might be able to enjoy it for an extra day!
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Thanks to Melissa for writing this article for Misikko!
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