5 ways to naturally straighten your curly or wavy hair

If you want straighter hair but don’t want the heat damage, your hairdryer still has a setting you can use, cold air. It’s not as quick as a hot blowout, but it’s much gentler.

How to do it:

Start with freshly washed, towel-dried hair.

Apply a lightweight smoothing serum or leave-in conditioner.

Using a paddle brush, pull small sections of hair taut while directing cold air from the dryer down the hair shaft.

Continue until your hair is fully dry.

This method takes a bit longer, but the cool air helps seal the cuticle, giving you smoother, straighter locks without the frizz.

Extra tips:

Always detangle hair gently when wet using a wide-tooth comb.

Swap your cotton pillowcase for silk to reduce overnight frizz.

Use a sulfate-free shampoo and a rich conditioner to keep hair hydrated.

Avoid tying your hair too tightly while it’s drying – it can create unwanted bends.