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January 18, 2007
My Straight Secret
That title is misleading huh? No, I'm not talking about my sexual orientation. I'm talking about flat irons.
Listen, that super slick straight hair you see all the celebs rockin' (ahem - I'm looking at the Beckhams) is not natural, it's flat ironed.
So because my home is brimming with hair products, some friends of mine have asked me a few times what to use to get their hair slick and straight (guys included). Up until now, I've just recommended some products by Redken and Matrix. Now I'm going to tell you the truth. The secret is a flat iron and the reason why I've avoided telling people is because it's an expensive one.
The Chi flat iron is pricey at almost $100 for the basic model. Like most modern irons it's the ceramic type, but it's the heat it generates that separates it from the $20 models you get at your local Walmart. This bit of wisdom was passed on to me by my hair stylist. Hair is quite strong. It can withstand extreme heat but not for very long. Chi flat irons get hot (although you wouldn't know it by touch), so one quick and steady motion is all that's needed to get your hair smooth. The cheaper flat irons run at lower temperatures forcing you to slowly drag the iron across your hair exposing it to heat for much longer periods. The end result is brittle hair that breaks.
Now this post may seem like "women only" but guys can use flat irons to achieve hair styles that defy gravity. Men, even if you have short hair, run the Chi flat iron across it. You get smooth strands that stand up. Put in your favorite hair texturizer and you'll have an amazing look.
So there you have it . . . from my knowledge, now yours.
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