It's unfortunate to say, but our precious smoothing appliances damage our hair more than anything else. By dint of using them, our hair fiber is weakened and for good reason. By exposing it to a high temperature, the first layer of keratin – the cuticle that protects the hair from all aggressions – is attacked. Even worse. If misused, without heat protectors, these heating devices can burn the hair, forcing us to cut the ends to limit the damage . But we all want to have a silky, soft and healthy mane. It is possible if you adopt the right gestures and the right techniques to straighten your hair .
We don't necessarily think about it, but a cold air brushing straightens hair without heat and without damaging it. Like a classic brushing, it is done with a hair dryer in "cold air" or "temperate" mode , a large round brush and a little patience. On clean hair, hold the dryer at the top of the strand and dry small sections of hair, brushing well inwards and then outwards. This way your hair will be smooth all over. A tip:if you want the straightening to last throughout the day, you can apply an anti-frizz serum just before drying.
This wrap technique consists of wrapping all her hair around the head, flattening it and fixing it with flat clips. This should take the form of a hair turban. To do this, there is nothing simpler! Bring a hairbrush , flat pliers , a spray of water and a net (optional). On damp hair, we draw a parting on the side then we take a large lock of hair in the front. We brush it in both directions, with the help of his hand we just press it on the top of the head on the opposite side and we fix it with flat pliers. The wick is rolled up and very smooth. Then repeat the operation, always in the same direction. Once finished, do not hesitate to moisten your hair again with a water spray. We finish by wrapping everything in a net, a scarf or a thin towel for the whole night. We take it out the next morning.
The kardoune smoothing is a traditional method used by Algerian women for years. All you need is a simple thick cotton ribbon to get your hair straight overnight. To do this, after washing and drying your hair, brush your hair and tie it in a loose ponytail. Take your kardoune, tie a knot at the start and wrap your lengths all around to the ends, making sure to tighten well. Keep this hairstyle overnight and then untie it. Tips:you can replace the kardoune with tights or a dressing gown belt.
Discover in our slideshow the 5 methods to straighten your hair without heat and without risk.
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