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Learn how to protect and safely straighten your hair and see how you can trim your hair to remove split ends. (Warning: If you do not feel 100% comfortable using cutting shears, or are unsure about how much of your hair to trim, you need to see a professional stylist in your area.)
The beauty of this method is that it works on multiple natural hair types (type 3 and 4) and it is a great way for transitioners to blend new growth with relaxed ends without damage. I hope this tutorial helps you get beautiful, lasting results!
Products and Tools:
ApHogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer
Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion
Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother
Chi Deep Brilliance Reflect
FHI Platform Flat Iron, 1 Inch
Eclipse Hair Cutting Shears
Ion Anti-Frizz Ionic Hair Dryer
Conair Pro-Style Bonnet Dryer
Denman 9-Row Brush
Detangling/Shower comb
Rattail Comb
Color Information:
Alisha is wearing Creative Image Adore semi-permanent rinse in 68-Crimson. Her natural hair color is very dark brown; her hair was previously lightened three levels (no bleach) which allows this rinse to show vividly. (See more about hair dye basics at )
Total Time:
Total style time for this method is about two and a half hours depending on how fast your hair dries and how quickly you can straighten your hair.
Keep and Care:
To preserve this style, you can do a traditional wrap around your head and secure with a satin scarf, or pin curl sections and cover with a bonnet.
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