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Straight hair may seem simple, but there are some common questions when it comes to keeping it shiny and smooth. For the straight talk on straight hair, here are the blunt basics.
Shampooing
- To keep straight hair in line, gently brush or finger-comb your hair before getting into the shower.
- When washing your hair, treat it delicately. Gently massage in shampoo starting at the roots—not the ends—and working down. Never pile hair on top of your head.
- Wash with warm, but not hot, water. Make sure to rinse thoroughly to help prevent residue buildup, which can make hair flat. Use Classic Care Purifying Shampoo once a week to help remove unwanted residue for a squeaky-clean start.
- For everyday use, wash with Pantene Extra Straight Shampoo to keep your straight hair defined and disciplined.
Conditioning
Make sure to rinse well, because buildup will put a dull damper on your style.
If it’s volume you want, condition only the middle and ends of your hair where it's most susceptible to damage. If you’re looking for some shine, condition the entire strand
Styling
Use the Pantene Extra Straight Collection. Together it keeps hair straighter for up to 18 hours. *
*Shampoo, conditioner and comb-in cream vs. non-conditioning shampoo
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If your hair is looking a little dull, try a small amount of
Smooth Conditioner. It will give your hair smoothness and shine. Condition the entire strand, working up from tips to roots.
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After gently toweling off hair to remove excess moisture, apply
Smooth Serum to hair, again working through from tips to roots.
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Next, blow-dry hair until it is half dry, and then divide into sections using hair clips to keep it separated.
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After reducing the heat and attaching a nozzle, continue to blow dry each section separately with a flat paddle brush, starting from the roots and following the brush down, keeping hair taut. The brush will aid in keeping hair straight as you dry, and the cooler air will help lock in the style.
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When hair is completely dry, use a flat iron to polish the look. Choose a ceramic iron—it evenly distributes heat to help reduce damaging hot spots. Look for one with a 3-inch paddle, which works well for most hair lengths.
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Finish off with a spritz of
Classic Care Hairspray with a flexible hold to keep your smooth look in place for hours.
Maintenance
To keep your style straight day-to-day, never use your brush on wet hair. It can pull and break hair leaving it frizzy and dull. A wide-toothed comb is the best way to detangle and distribute styling products when hair is wet.
To keep hair healthy, limit your use of styling tools. When you need to use a heated appliance, use it on a low setting whenever possible to help prevent excessive damage.
