Select a straightening shampoo and conditioner that’s specially designed for curly hair

The key to a good hair-straightening product is its ability to relax the hair: by unfurling your hair to the max, these products give you that smooth look you so crave!

Stay away from products that contain silicone; they’ll just way your hair down.

We like:

• EverSleek Intense Smoothing Shampoo, by L’Oréal
  A shampoo that straightens hair without weighing it down, and that provides 48-hour frizz-control. Made with argan, sunflower and olive oil, it makes your hair silkier and easier to style.

Apply a straightening serum

after you’ve washed and conditioned your hair with a straightening shampoo and conditioner.

We like:

• Phytodéfrisant Botanical Straightening Balm, by Phyto. With marshmallow, ferula asafoetida, sage, and horseradish extracts, this product can tame even the wildest hair.
• Frizz-Ease Hair Serum, by John Frieda. A serum designed for dry to very dry frizzy hair. Say goodbye to stubborn, frizzy hair!

Dry your hair while combing out the curls using a round brush

Separate your hair into large sections and, using your brush, dry them one by one by directing the heat from your hair dryer downwards.

We like:

• Goody round brushes

Use a straightening iron

Once your hair is dry, use a straightening iron.

We like:

• John Frieda Sleek Finish 1-inch flat iron

Spray on some straightening hairspray

To make your newly straightened hair last longer and to keep everything in place, spray a bit of straightening hairspray onto the ends of your hair.

We like:

• Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Hairspray, by Garnier
  Made with bamboo, this hairspray guarantees long-lasting hold and softer hair.