How To Straighten Afro Hair
Straighten Afro Hair. Make up artist and hair stylist Claire De-Graft shows how to straighten afro hair that has been relaxed.
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Prepare the hair
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Apply some heat protective product to the hair first to protect it when straightening. Put a small amount on your hands and rub them together. Then work the product through the hair from the roots to the tips, making sure it is evenly applied.
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Step 3:
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Clip into sections
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Separate the hair into sections using a tail comb. Leave some loose at the bottom and pin the rest up with a large clip.
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Step 4:
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Heat the straighteners
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Your straighteners will need some time to heat up- always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Place them on a non-flammable surface while they are heating and do not leave them unattended.
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Step 5:
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Straighten
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Close the straighteners over the loose section of hair and, starting from the root, drag them down the hair to the tip. Immediately run the comb through the straightened section.
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Step 6:
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Repeat
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Repeat the previous step, loosening another section of hair each time, straightening and combing through as before. Continue straightening the rest of the hair
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Step 7:
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Style
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Part the hair using the tail end of the comb and style into a sleek look.
To prevent frizzing and hold the style in place, spray lightly with hair spray.