We always want what we don’t have and it’s okay to embrace your curls! There are days where you just want to flatten it out and get that sleek looking shine though. With curly hair, depending on how course it is, there are a multitude of options in terms of products and tools you can use. If you are one who likes to color treat their hair and straighten, you have to be slightly more choosy about what to use and how often to use it.
If you’re looking to get the best, flat outcome, you’ll likely want to use a three-prong approach, which is a great straightener product, a hot tool and some finishing serum. Boom! Of course, your budget will play a factor in just how committed you are to get that glass flat shine, but there are a lot of great products at many different price points.
There are some big beauty names that have mastered the product formulas and can work for course or thin curly hair. Some of our favorites include:
This reparative styling cream nourishes and conditions the hair so it’s super hydrating and will smooth over any frizz. Your hot iron will damage your hair slightly, so it’s great to start with a product that can protect your hair from ultimate damage. It’s on the pricier side, but most people with chemically treated hair choose this concoction to keep their hair looking healthy.
Bed Head has been mastering the straightening game for years and consistently improving their products. This humidity defying force will help keep your hair follicles nice and smooth for hours. Curly-haired people like it because you can use it on wet or dry hair prior to running your flat iron. It has emollients to smooth everything down and has staying power.
Matrix spent some time to get in the lab and create a product that is so chic, you’ll feel like you are born with straight hair. Shea butter is the active ingredient that will help perfect the straight hair look without it feeling greasy or too flat. A primer for your hair, this is constantly rated as one of the best products for curly to straight hair.
Best For last
The secret weapon to straight hair is always going to be a flat iron. There are a wide variety of options to choose from but typically you get what you pay for. If you’re serious about straightening, this is the one you want:
Dyson Corrale Flatiron
This is the splurge item! Dyson is notorious for quality and when they came out with a hair straightener, people were basically freaking out. The $500 price point will give you super smooth locks in half the time it takes you with a drugstore brand straightener. If you are crunched for time and want to look fabulous, this is the tool to invest in.
Conclusion
Even if you can’t afford the Dyson, there are plenty of other great brands and options, but you can always consult with your stylist for a good recommendation. They can also tell you what the best serums are for your hair type and color, which can give you a longer lasting flat finish (because let’s face it, it’s a lot of work!). And you want to try and keep your hair as healthy as possible when you are straightening.
