Curl Talk: Tips & Tricks For Straightening Natural Hair

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Although we love our crowns to remain light and fluffy or in a bold twist out, there may come a time when you want to wear your hair straight!

Not only can wearing your hair straight give your stylist or own fingers a much needed rest. It’s also a great time to do a retention check and really clip those dead ends that don’t seem to appear when your mane is in a curly state.

Check out these top tips before embarking on the straight hair journey, and decide if it’s the proper time to flat iron your mane.

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Cleanse Properly Before Applying A Flat Iron To Your Hair

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Do you want burnt hair and fried ends? We thought not; that’s why it’s uber important to strip your hair of all dirt and build-up before ever applying a flat iron to your hair. Using a shampoo labeled “clarifying” is going to help you achieve this task a little easier. But you can also use at home ingredients like an apple cider vinegar rinse.

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