For many reasons, we might not always get the chance or opportunity to get our hair extensions or actual human hair straightened out with heat.
It might be intentional - you probably gave up and decided to join the no-heat club after hearing of all these talks from hair gurus about how heat can be damaging to hair, and why we should stay away from its use.
Your 10-year-old daughter might be fighting you off every time it’s “straightening hair time” and you’re starting to realize you just can’t win that war, so you’re looking for solutions.
Whatever the case, if you need some ideas on how to straighten hair without heat, you’ve come to the right place.
Use Products Designed to Straighten Hair
You may have noticed that different products on the market are made or specially designed for different types of hair and different purposes. rnUsing the right products for their intended purpose goes a long way to helping one achieve more desirable results. rnYou might be looking to keep your hair extensions straight after washing for example, but making the mistake of using curly hair shampoos or conditioners for this human hair of yours might deter you from achieving the straight results you are looking for. rnThis is why it is important to remember to use the right products both for washing and for styling.
rnBlow-dry on low heat
Yup! You guessed right - This tip certainly comes as no surprise, and should be one of the easiest ways to straighten your hair without heat even if you fail to remember the rest. rnInstead of blow-drying or straightening hair on high heat, opt for low heat instead and your hair would thank you for it.rnWhen done properly, there’s a high chance you might not be able to tell the difference in results if compared to heat straightening.
rnBrushing Until Dry
After washing hair, try brushing continuously with the wet brush and pull on the hair from an upward to the downward manner with your hands until the hair is completely dry. rnIt might take some time to finally get satisfactory results, but depending on how thick your hair is, the help of air drying might escalate the process.rnThis method works best for hair types and textures that are not naturally extremely curly
Use of Plastic Rollers rnEver heard of plastic rollers? You might know them as jumbo rollers. These have always worked wonders for many people over the years and still remain a necessity in the hair and beauty world. rnRemember how aunts and mums would always walk around the house with these like it’s nobody’s business? rnWell, that’s right! They knew what they were about and wanted to achieve, and so should you.
Many young people (even some adults) do feel shy whenever they need to keep in rollers and move about with it. rnIf you’re really bent on straightening your hair without heat, then don’t be shy rolling up your hair and going about your activities with those jumbos.
rnThe Use of Natural Foods
For natural product lovers, you may want to consider the use of various combination masks or mixtures such as egg and milk masks, honey and banana, olive oil and eggs, honey and milk masks, lemon juice, and coconut milk mask, and many more.
I know the thought or sound of some of these combinations (especially ones with egg or milk) might irk some of you out, but hey, if you ever have issues using any of these because you’re scared of their smell taking over your body or hair for example, worry not - for there is hope.
Sometimes people who aren’t as brave when it comes to applying the mixtures directly, opt in for add-ons like lemon or lime juice, essential oils or any other natural product with good masking abilities basically.
These would help you get through the process with ease, and you might have no difficulties even keeping them on for a while.
Always remember that your hair needs food too, sometimes “real food” in order to stay healthy.
Applying real food items like the ones mentioned above ensures your hair gets all the love and nutrients they need too!
rnHair Smoothing Products and Essential Oils
Just like using natural food ingredients, essential oils also provide a natural luxury touch to our hair and our hairs have always loved them.
Hair smoothing products also contribute greatly if you apply them, comb hair thoroughly and allow to air-dry just like with the method of the plastic roller.
rnIf you’re tired of using heat in every hair situation and want a change, your prayers have been answered.
For those who didn’t think
straight hair without heat was possible, now you know how well attainable it is. rnThe next time your friend or sister might be in need of some tips, please don’t hesitate to pass on what you just learned - you might save a life!