Straighten Your Hair With Hair Bands
A lot of us love the look of straight hair, but some don't want the heat damage, don't have a flat iron on hand, or just don't the time to style it that way. Read on if you want a simple, easy way to straighten your hair without the heat!
Contents
Steps
- Wash you hair the night before. It's important that you do this so that your hair will be damp and clean.
- After showering, do not blow dry hair. Make sure your hair is wet, then towel dry until it's damp. It shouldn't be soaking wet, but it shouldn't be dry either.
- Have 20-50 elastic hair bands on hand, depending on the length of your hair. Do NOT use rubber bands, only ones with a fabric outer coat so that you don't damage your hair.
- Separate your hair into 2-4 equal sections. If you have thin hair, use 2. If you have thicker hair, use 4.
- Start with one section. Clip/tie the others back. Take a hair band and tie the section as you normally would to make a ponytail at about ear/neck level. Tie another right below the first one without leaving any gaps until you reach the end of the section. Try not to have any hairs sticking out.
- Repeat the last step on all of the sections. Be careful and pay attention to any stray hairs.
- Go to sleep. Get a good night's rest with your bands in!
- Get up early in the morning if you have to do some extra styling. If you did it right, your hair should be straight! Of course, it won't be pin straight as if you used a flat iron, but it should come out looking as you want it. There most likely will be a dent near your ears and neck from where the first band was tied. To avoid this, use softer bands at the top of your sections.
- If needed, add some hairspray or anti-frizz. Frizz prone hair might get a little crazy, but this can keep it under control.
- Enjoy your straight hair! The more you practice this method, the better your results will be!
Tips
- Use softer hair ties at the top of the sections so that you can avoid a dent in your hair!
- If your hair is still damp in the morning, try to dry it more next time before starting. It will still air dry though! Note that if your hair is too wet while sleeping on it, it can make your hair less healthy as well as your scalp.
- You can space the bands out a little more for a wavy or crimped look.
- Apply anti-frizz products before putting in rubber bands, so that it will not be puffy, and frizzy in the morning.
Warnings
- Try this on a weekend/your day off the first time. Results may vary depending on your hair type.
- When in bed, keep your hair to the sides of your shoulders or even under them.
- Try not to toss and turn in your sleep. Some people can't help it, but you can try by sleeping on your back.
Things You'll Need
- One night and time in the morning
- 20-50 elastic hair ties with a fabric coating, depending on your hair length
- A comb; try to avoid brushes, as they can make your hair a bit frizzy
- A shower
