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Guys: How to Use a Flatiron Properly – Three Easy Steps

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It used to be that if a guy used a hair care device such as a flatiron to get the hairstyle that he wanted, many other guys would rag on him and give him flack for being overly effeminate. However, much has changed in the world of style and fashion today. Now it is no longer taboo to use a flatiron as a guy – I use mine all of the time and swear by that thing – and if you are looking to really achieve that saucy and sultry hairstyle that you want, even if you have shorter hair, a flatiron can easily get you there. However, there are some simple steps that you can take to make your experience with using a flatiron one that you don’t later regret, as some people will misuse them and actually burn or damage their hair. So to better help you guys out along the way, here are three easy steps to using your flatiron properly and attaining the hairstyle that you desire, without burning your face off in the process.

  1. Apply thermal protector first. They actually make these sprays that you can easily find at most grocery stores. They don’t cost too much money either. All you do is lightly mist your hair with the spray before using your flatiron. This way the spray protects your hair from frying from the heat.
  2. Follow the layers of your hair. All hair has layers, usually three layers. So no matter if you hair is short or long, you can easily find how the layers sit. By using a brush and your flatiron, and following the layers, you can greatly simplify this process and net yourself the hairstyle that you are seeking.
  3. Use long and even strokes with your flatiron. Don’t rush the process; your hair needs some heat in order to be straightened. Using small and even strokes and being patient are the keys here. You can also try using some hair straitening product that’s made for flatirons – which you can also find at most grocery stores for pretty cheap.

Adding Flare with ‘Bed Hair’

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I aim to keep this article short and sweet, because I don’t wish to bore you to tears with my fomenting and bantering on about hair styles 101. However, there are some interesting things that I have been learning lately, with regards to my hair and the nifty hair style I am always shooting for on a daily basis that has really made me wonder. I also have deemed one of these things as a really cool tip that should work for most hair types and hairs styles, or for that matter, most people.

I am not sure about any of you other people out there, but I swear by my flatiron – it is my must-have for getting ready to go out. But one thing that has always been of a real nuisance is trying to get rid of the frizz and the frazzle after taking a shower and blow drying my hair, applying thermal protector and anti-frizz to it, and then embarking upon the arduous task of straightening my wavy hair using my flatiron. (Whew that was a mouthful!) But I devised one trick over the past few months of this back and forth struggle between my hair I, and I think it is the fashion hairstyle battle plan for me.

I started showering at night instead of in the mornings. I have ditched my hair dryer and started towel drying my hair and letting the rest dry naturally. Later on, when my hair is entirely dry, I run some thermal protector through it and then add a dash of anti-frizz. Finally, I flatiron that hair exactly as I want it to look. Then I hit the hay. Upon waking up—and keep in mind that I have been conducting this experiment for over two months now, and much to my satisfaction mind you—my hair is naturally styled in ways that I could never get it to look or shape, or form on my own.

Case and point: sometimes ‘bed hair’ really does add that extra touch of flare. At least for me it does. You should try it out for yourself. It may just make all of the difference for your hair style too!