What is a steam hair straightener?
Frizzy, unmanageable hair? Curls you would like to smooth into glossy long lengths? If you have already tried a regular hair straightener with no success, or are worried about causing excessive damage to your hair, a steam straightener might be the answer.
A steam straightener is a heated tool with a difference. It may look like a regular hair straightener, but with the, now integrated water tank, when you press the plates together against a section of the hair, steam is projected from small vents onto the hair in order to straighten the hair fibres.
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How to straighten hair…and keep it straight for longer!
Firstly, not only to prevent damage but also for hair that stays straight for longer, always dry your hair thoroughly before styling. Applying our SteamPod Smoothing Treatment beforehand will give the fibre a lightweight layer of protective support that will help it keep its shape, whilst adding shine and protecting from heat.
When it comes to the straightening itself, do it in small sections of around 3cm wide. Straightening your hair in small sections not only gives better results, but the hair is also more uniformly straightened and therefore will hold for
How to prevent frizz on straight hair
Frizz occurs when the cuticles on the hair fibre aren’t lying flat and smooth, and as a result the hair doesn’t follow the other hairs, but sticks up, giving a messy, flyaway look. Raised cuticles can be caused by dehydration, damage and even genetics!
To prevent frizz, it’s important to use the right haircare (shampoo, conditioner, mask) to infuse the hair with moisture. Explore our Serie Expert ranges to find the one best suited for you! Then the hair needs to be protected it from drying out by using a heat protectant and, ideally, a steam straightener rather than a traditional hair straightener. Try our Metal Detox Anti-deposit Concentrated Oil, and use the SteamPod 3 or SteamPod 4 for to style. A serum or milk can also be really effective on hair that has a tendency to frizz - just rub a few drops between your palms and smooth down the lengths and tips.
Learning how to straighten hair the right way can be a game changer, giving you frizz-free hair that stays straight for longer!
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