How to Straighten Thick, Frizzy Hair

I don’t know when my hair started getting bigger and bigger, but the time has come to do something about it. 


This quick and easy routine helps to tame even the thickest and most unruly hair. With just a straightener and a good serum, you can achieve a smooth, polished look that lasts all day. 


Follow along and I’ll show you how I tamed my frizzy, curly hair, including my baby hairs. 

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How to straighten thick hair

1. Section your hair

Start by piling most of your hair on top of your head and clip it securely. 


Leave a manageable section of hair loose at the bottom to start straightening.

How to straighten thick hair

2. Brush the loose section of hair

Gently brush out the section of hair that you've left loose. This helps remove tangles and prepares your hair for smooth straightening.

How to straighten thick hair

3. Straighten your hair in sections

Heat up your hair straightener, and begin straightening your hair in small sections at a time.

How to straighten thick hair

Slowly glide the straightener from the roots down to the ends. 


Repeat this process until the entire section is smooth and straight.

How to straighten thick hair

Continue working your way up, section by section, releasing more hair from the clip as needed, and straightening each new section.

How to straighten thick hair

4. Apply finishing serum

Use an anti-frizz serum to finish your look. 


Pump a small amount of serum (just a couple of pumps) into your hand.

How to straighten thick hair

Rub it between your hands and then distribute the serum evenly through your hair. 


Start at the back of your hair, applying the serum from the middle of your hair down to the ends. 


Use the leftover serum on your hands to smooth the top and center part of your hair.

How to straighten thick hair

5. Flip your hair back and admire it

Flip your hair back and check out how sleek and smooth it looks! 


Your hair should now be free of poofiness, with a straight, polished finish.

How to straighten thick hair

How to straighten thick hair

You can even give yourself a twirl, like they do in hair product commercials, to see how sleek and straight and smooth it is. 


Don't forget to invest in quality tools, and tried-and-true products for the best results. 


I hope you try this technique to straighten and tame your frizzy hair, and leave a comment to let me know how it worked for you!


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  • Diane Williams Diane Williams on Aug 20, 2024
    Your hair looks beautiful!! I wish I had the patience to do all that. I do straighten my hair but it never lasts more than a day and when I put anti-frizz finishing cream or gel, it ends up making my hair slowly get frizzy. It's a never-ending fight! LOL! My natural hair is curly but that's a whole different story! 😳
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