Straightening Hair with a Curling Iron

When it comes to achieving sleek, straight hair like Jennifer Connelly’s, it may seem safe to assume that a flat iron was used to smooth and straighten her locks. But wait! Flat irons are not the only game in town for straightening hair. In fact, you could even use your trusty curling iron to get the job done. It’s true! Ceramic curling irons are versatile styling tools, and their utility extends far beyond basic techniques for creating curls and waves. If you want a sophisticated straight style like Jennifer’s, it’s easy to do - and you don’t even have to buy a straightener! Just grab a ceramic curling iron and get to work.

Start with dry hair and divide into sections, as you would before curling (or straightening with a flat iron). If you’d like, you can use a thermal protectant before beginning the straightening process. Next, take your curling iron (ceramic curling irons are preferable to metal ones, because they inflict less damage on the vulnerable hair shaft) and clamp it near the root of your hair, as close to the scalp as possible. Then, slowly pull the iron down the length of your hair, keeping it straight rather than twisting your hair around the barrel. Repeat with the remaining sections of your hair. Ta-da - you have straight hair! Is there anything that curling irons can’t do!?