If you have an oval or heart-shaped face, start the layers around your chin. If your face is more square, start the layers above your cheekbones instead. If you have very long hair, start your layers at your cheekbones to create balance. When giving your hair layers, make sure not to cut it unevenly—layers should fall so they match up on either side of your face and follow the shape of your haircut.
You can still get a blunt bang look, but it would still be a good idea to thin the ends slightly to reduce volume and weight.
Always apply a heat protectant to your hair before you straighten it.
Tuck your hair behind your ear on the side with less hair to create a sleek, stylish look.
To flip your hair inwards: hold the brush under your hair as you dry it, then rotate it towards your face. To flip your hair outwards: hold the brush over your hair, then rotate it away from your face.
If you need even more volume, use a fine-toothed comb or a small brush to tease the hair at your crown. [9] X Research source Some products can be used after your hair has already dried. Check the label to find the instructions.
If your hair is curly or textured, place a rat tail comb beneath the flat iron as you pull the straightening iron through your hair to get your hair straighter for a more sleek look.
This only works with hair that is naturally curly. It will not work with straight hair that has been curled. You can also use a blow dryer with the diffuser attachment to scrunch your hair.
This style works especially well with highlighted hair.
Your hair must be dry if you use a curling iron on it. If you prefer not to use heat on your hair, you can put foam rollers into your hair while is it wet.
You can do this on straight hair, then curl your hair with a small curling iron or foam rollers.
This will look great on straight hair too. You can add waves to your hair with a wide-barreled curling iron.
