It can be difficult to keep your hair flawlessly straight all day whether you wear a wig or not. Particularly if you wish to look as polished as in a professional hair salon. If you are looking for tips to maintain hair straight through the night and take pleasure in hassle-free styling in the morning, you have come to the right place. Today we'll look at practical advice and methods in this blog post to make sure your straight hair stays perfect.
How to Keep Hair Straight Overnight
Preparation
Sleeping with wet hair will cause friction between the hair and the pillow, which will easily bend the hair into various shapes. Especially when permed, dyed, or bleached hair gets wet, it will be more likely to curl and tangle, leading to hair breakage. And a humid environment can breed a lot of bacteria. Whether you are with natural hair or wear a wig, always make sure your hair is 1000%!!! dry before going to bed. Additionally, if you are wearing a glueless wig that can be removed every day, it is best to remove it and hang it in a well-ventilated area or place it on a wig stand to maintain its shape. For natural hair, sewn-in extensions, or traditional glued lace front wigs, it can be a challenge to remove every day. In this case, you can follow the steps below to keep your hair straight.
Use a silk or satin pillowcase
Opt for a satin or silk pillowcase, as these materials cause less friction than cotton. This lessens the possibility of waking up with frizzy, matted, or knotted hair. Moreover, it helps prevent greasy hair.
Wrap your hair with a satin bonnet
For extra protection, a satin bonnet is a must-have. This will help keep your hair flat and reduce frizz. When you purchase a CurlyMe Hair wig product, we will give you a pink color satin bonnet as a gift. You just need to divide your hair into two sections, cross them at the back of your head, secure with an elastic band, and cover with a satin bonnet. This will prevent curls from forming in your hair and keep it straight.
Use a hair straightener
If the curls in your hair is little, you don't need to shampoo and style it again. To straighten wavy areas of your hair, use a straightener either in the morning or right before bed. Give your hair a fresh, new look. Don't forget to section your hair so that each strand may be easily straightened. As you work through each region, be careful to keep the pressure and temperature steady. This method improves accuracy and also helps to maintain a straighter appearance for a longer amount of time.
Additionally necessary is a heat protection spray before starting the styling process. This will protect your hair from damage and let your straight style last longer.
How to Straighten Your Hair
1. After washing your hair, first and most important, always use a leave-in conditioner to your hair. It smooths the hair and acts as a heat-protectant coat. Then, apply some smooth hair spray to make your hair more shiny.
2. Blow dry your hair while using your hand to stretch it until your hair is totally dry. Next, apply some oil, which is going to act as another heat-protectant layer.
3. Start straightening your hair in small sections. You can use some hair bands to tie your hair into a few sections. Just go through each hair strand once, it is less damaging this way. When finishing straightening, apply a little bit of essential oil to your hair.
