HERE'S HOW TO CREATE SLEEK AND STRAIGHT HAIRSTYLE

1. Blow dry hair, then split hair in front of nape.
2. Create diagonal subsection and prep with heat protect spray.
3. Take subsection and pull straight with natural bristle brush.
4. Glide from root to ends following brush.
5. Bevel the roots at the top.

6 Ways to Straighten Your Hair Naturally at Home

1. Brush wet hair until it dries. Treehugger / Sanja Kostic.
2. Wrap wet hair tightly. Treehugger / Sanja Kostic.
3. Roll your hair. Treehugger / Sanja Kostic.
4. Use overnight hair bands. Treehugger / Sanja Kostic.
5. Twist hair into a bun.
6. Make a natural straightening mask.

Set your flat iron to its lowest heat setting, below 300 degrees if possible. Always use a flat iron spray to create a barrier against heat damage and lock in moisture for softer, shinier locks. Protect your style with hairspray. Combat humidity and keep your strands straight all day with a frizz-fighting hairspray.

How to Straighten Your Hair Naturally: 8 Easy Tips for Pinays

1. Use a blow dryer to straighten your hair.
2. Straighten your hair using a flat iron.
3. Use a keratin conditioner.
4. Pat dry with a soft but ultra-absorbent towel.
5. Straighten your hair using hair ties.
6. Or use scrunchies.
7. Pamper your hair with moisturizing hair masks.

Apply smoothing hair oil to straightened hair. Once you've straightened your hair, use a dime-sized drop of smoothing oil to keep the humidity and frizz at bay. Argan oil and coconut oil are commonly used and work well. Anti-frizz products such as serums or balms are also good options.

Blow dry your hair upside down Blow drying your hair upside down is a great way to add volume and achieve that fluffy look. To do this, simply flip your hair upside down and blow dry from the roots to the ends. The heat will lift your hair at the roots, giving you more volume.

Key to achieving a sleek look is to smoothen out any flyaways. To make this part of the process more manageable, grab your trusty hair clips and section your hair. You can apply a smoothening product like our velveteen dream smoothing balm (plus side: it's also a heat protectant!) and brush through.

How to Get Shiny, Silky Hair in 8 Steps

1. Book in For a Salon Gloss.
2. Gloss Your Hair at Home.
3. Give Your Scalp Some TLC.
4. Rinse with Cool Water.
5. Then Blast Hair with Cool Air.
6. Hydrate Strands From Root to Tip.
7. Use Heat Protection.
8. Style With a Shine Spray.

A few things can cause frizz after straightening hair, including not using a heat protectant, using too much heat, or not properly sealing the hair. A heat protectant is essential to help keep the hair from damage by the straightener's heat. Applying too much heat can also cause frizz.

How to sleep with straight hair

1. Straighten your hair before bed.
2. Use a lower heat setting when straightening your hair.
3. Switch up your pillowcases and bedding.
4. Consider using dry shampoo between washes.
5. Apply a little hair oil to keep your hair straight overnight.
6. Do your best to avoid humidity.
7. Don't overdo it!

Straightening does not allow your hair follicles to retain their natural shape. This means they get damaged. Damaged follicles may result in hair thinning and hair loss. Harmful chemicals during permanent straightening can make your hair prone to dryness and breakage.

You can heat style your hair as many times per week as you want. However, it's best to limit the amount of time that you use hot tools to prevent damage and dryness - especially on coily strands.