How do you use a hand flat iron for hair?

Answer by  headfirst (82)

Take about 1 to 2 inches of hair, and with your flat iron, start from the top of your head and slowly pull it down your hair. Repeat until finished.

Answer by  klp2210 (145)

Grab a small section of your hair between the two heating plates near the roots of your hair, then slide it down the length of your hair. Work in sections - you have to make sure you get the underneath layers of your hair as well as the top layers for the smoothest effect.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

This kind of heat applied to your hair can be very damaging as it can make hair dry and brittle. I had long hair so I would have my back towards the ironing board while squatting down. My mother would flatten my damp hair with her hands then iron it.

Answer by  Marie74 (168)

Your just put your hair in between the pieces of iron, clamp it down together and slide it down your hair. Then your hair should be straight.

Answer by  mememe (17)

I used to but I don't use it anymore because it basically burned my hair and it took 3 years to repair it and it still doesn't look quite healthy.

Answer by  babylove (655)

Although I wouldn't recommend this to anyone because it is VERY damaging, a lot of girls when we were younger would take a regular hand iron and a towel, put the towel on the inside chunk of your hair and iron on top, and just bring it down until straight.

Answer by  XYZ77 (128)

There are different brands …and also different features of flat iron. Read the meanu how to use. Flat iron does not work on oily hair. Divide your hair and apply a straightening balm and use heat protection spray. Remove tangles. Keep The temperature normal. Apply a slight pressure and bring the iron till the end of your hair. repeat it.

Answer by  Mary (2095)

Use a flat iron similar to a curling iron. Move the iron through sections of your hair. You should use something to protect your hair from the heat.