Hair straighteners: not only just for dead straight hair!

Hair straighteners became an important element for many the beauty of a woman in the world during the past decade, but the concept of straightening irons is not new. In the 1960s, women used to iron their hair carefully to get the look completely smooth and this trend continued into the 1970s until the 1980s was large, curly hairstyles fashionable. But the beauty of modern hair is that they can actually be used for almost any type of hairstyle - from creating dead straight hair to giving your mop a vintage buckle that will turn heads. The hair was the savior of many a curly-haired women desperate to maintain some control over how her hair looks like. But just as many straight-haired women naturally find it difficult to enjoy the freedom of bouncy curls - and the modern technology of flat iron, you can create curly or wavy hair just as well as straight hair.

To curl your hair with a hair straightener, section it back with ties and clips and start from the bottom layer of hair on one side of your head. Using a thin straightening iron (no wider than one inch), clamp it at the bottom of a small section and slowly curl it upwards. If this method doesn't produce the desired effect, try a different tack: spray a small section of hair with flexible hairspray before placing the straightening iron about an inch away from your scalp. Then pull it down towards the end of your hair - the hairspray will make your hair curl up the same way you'd curl a ribbon with a pair of scissors.
You can also use hair straighteners to highlight those aspects of your facial features you want to be noticed more. For instance, if you've got distinct cheekbones, straightening your fringe or the top layer of your hair can make your cheekbones even more defined, emphasising your eyes in the process. Moreover, straightening just the top layer of your hair can be especially beneficial to women with voluminous hair, especially those who fear that straightening irons will cause their hair to lose its bounce. This way, you'll be able to enjoy the feeling of having super sleek hair on top, while your naturally wavy locks will maintain the body of your hairstyle underneath.

If you're lucky enough to carry off a boy-like short haircut - or if you're just a boy! - you'll be able to find a range of super-skinny hair straightening irons that will let you style even the shortest of cowlicks. Many salon professional straightening irons - such as Remington, Andrew Coligne or GHD hair straighteners - can be found in half-inch widths, enabling both men and women keen to exploit a trendy look to do so with ease.

But whatever hairstyle you choose to create for yourself with straightening irons, remember the golden rule of hair straightening: stay safe! Protecting your hair from the intense heat emitted by hair straighteners is essential to maintain the long-term healthiness of your hair. Invest in a good heat-protecting spray and ensure you buy hair straighteners with ceramic coated plates, as these protect your hair from direct contact with the heat.