Straightening your hair seems like a pretty straight forward concept however you would be amazed by how many people get it wrong. The number of injuries we have seen during our time at the salon is quite staggering so we thought people might find a guide useful.

First thing you need to consider is the straighteners you are using. It’s best to have a pair that has a temperature guage on them. You should also be wary of any straighteners that heat your hair to temperatures above 350 degrees as this can potentially burn your hair.

One of the most important things you should do is ensure that your hair is dry. You should never straighten we hair as the damage it causes can be irreparable. You should take your time when drying your hair.

Using a serum or protective spray is also a good idea as it stops the straighteners from damaging your hair. There are plenty of these available on the high street at very reasonable prices.

Ok so when you begin straightening you should start from the crown of your head and move through your hair strands in a steady and consistent fashion. Remember to watch your fingers and hold the locks of your hair you are about to straighten by the tips. Repeat this until you have straightened the main strands of your hair but don’t over do it.

At the salon we regularly test different straighteners and we consistently find that the new T3 Narrow Duality Straighteners perform the best. These are generally recognised as the best new straighteners on the market.