How to Straighten Men's Hair

Guess what guys? Good grooming is not a threat to your manhood. If your curly, puffy hair could use some taming, or you just want a sleeker look, you may want to try straightening your hair. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to straighten men's hair.

Introduction

  • Even men get bored with the same hairstyle day after day. If you have curly, wavy or puffy hair, don't be afraid to straighten your hair with a flat iron. Here's what you need to know to straighten men's hair.

You Will Need

Blow dryer

  • Hair straightener
    • Choose a narrow-plated straightener, no more than two inches wide.
  • Brush
  • Fine-tooth comb
  • Straightening cream or smoothing balm.

Step 1: Blow Dry

  1. Start with clean hair.
  2. Towel dry.
  3. Blow dry.
    • Brush out any tangles.

Step 2: Comb in Straightening Cream

  • Distribute a small amount of straightening cream through your hair.

Step 3: Turn on the Straightening Iron

  • Turn on the straightening iron. You do not want to use the iron until it is hot.

Step 4: Divide Hair into Sections

  • You will want to straighten small sections at a time. This will help prevent the hair from frizzing.
  1. You can separate sections using clips or bobby pins.
  2. Start with the top, outer layers.

Step 5: Straighten Each Section

  1. Comb each section.

  2. Hold the section with one hand and the straightener in the other.

  3. Lift the section.

  4. Clamp the straightener at the root of the section.

  5. Smooth out to the end.

  6. Release.

  7. Repeat with each section.

Step 6: Finish

  • Use texturizing pomade, hair spray or the product of your choice to finish the look.


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