Hair Basics: Straightening Curly hair

Going from curly to straight seems so easy at the salon--wish you could figure out the same steps to do it at home? Just keep reading! Celebrity Stylist Danielle Caputo shares the secrets to going perfectly sleek anytime.

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Spray Away Tangles
Start by spraying a detangler all over your head to make it easier to work products through the hair.

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Styling Lotion
Next, lightly spritz hair with styling lotion to protect hair from heat damage and lift the roots.

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Mix and Match Products
Mix a little bit of grooming cream with a frizz serum to infuse hair with moisture and act as a barrier against humidity. Using your hands, apply this haircare cocktail from the ends up to the roots.

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Separate Into 3 Sections
"Before blow-drying, I like to separate and clip the hair into three sections--one at the top, one in the middle, and at the nape," says Danielle.

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Begin Your Blow-Dry
According to Caputo, a flat, natural-bristle brush will help you get the sleekest results, as it grabs hair best to pull it straight.

Start at the nape, concentrating from the roots to midway down, before working on the ends. Remember to point the nozzle of the dryer in the direction of the hair for smoother results.

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Be Thorough
Dry hair at the roots first on all four quadrants of your head--top, left, right, and bottom. Once they're dry, you can use a brush to smooth everything out.

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Drying the Front
"For the top section, I like to lift up the hair as I dry it, to get some height and also direct it away from the face," explains Danielle.

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All Done!
Curls? What curls? With these expert instructions from Danielle Caputo, achieving salon-sleek results at home is easy.

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