8 Fabulous Products For Straightening Thick And Curly Hair

Straightening hair can be time consuming and a hassle- especially if your hair is super thick and curly. You may spend hundreds of dollars on hair products and styling tools and still end up with less than straight hair.Or maybe you get your hair straight, but now it looks lifeless and dry. Trust me, I’ve been there, done that, and I know the struggle.

It may seem like you’ll never get your curls to flatten out, but there are – indeed – some miracle products out there. Everything from frizz-defeating blow dryers* to luster-giving serums are available to give you a salon quality straightening or blow out right at home. Below are just 8 fabulous products you can use to make it easier to straighten out your beautiful kinks and curls.

Irresistible Me Diamond Flat Iron*

Running your flat iron* over one section of hair over and over again is not only a tedious task, but it can cause major hair damage if you apply too much heat.  Irresistible Me Diamond Flat Iron* is a professional hair straightener that eliminates this problem for most women- even when dealing with thick, coarse hair.

Made with diamond particle/tourmaline coated ceramic plates, the 1 inch flat iron* is ideal for women (and men) who have trouble keeping their hair from frying and drying out while straightening.  It doesn’t leave lines or little crimps in your hair, nor does it make your hair stiff instead of relaxed.

The best thing about the Irresistible Me Diamond Flat Iron* is that it goes up to 450 ºF and has a 30 minute auto shutoff feature.

Psssst! Sheer Dry Oil Finish Spray

I know, I know: “dry oil” sounds like a big contradiction, but it is actually just a fancy way to say “hair sheen”. However, some hair oils* and sheens can make your hair feel greasy, oily, and stringy by the time you get ready to straighten your hair.

Psssst! Sheer Dry Oil Finish Spray is essentially a hair sheen that eliminates frizz and gives your hair a nice shine while remaining lightweight and dry. Just spray a small amount of the product on your hair after towel drying and then begin styling. Of course, if your hair is still wet, use a blow dryer* first!

The Finish Spray also has hair growth-promoting ingredients such as silica*, caffeine, and tocopherol (Vitamin E*). However, it’s also made with propylene glycol so if you are aiming for an all-natural product, you may want to avoid this and try something natural- like a coconut oil* hair spritz or an ACV rinse.

Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture and Shine Leave-In Conditioner

Applying a leave-in conditioner* to my hair before I blow dry and straighten it has always been a part of my routine because the extra moisture and softness combats dryness and frizz.

However, I found that creams and puddings were too heavy to put in my hair before flat ironing so I opted for something that I could spray on and immediately start styling; Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla* Moisture and Shine Leave-In Conditioner* quickly became my go-to

Its all natural, sulfate, paraben, and silicone free formula made my hair softer and more manageable-this was also a tremendous help for detangling. It softens and refreshes hair without making it sticky or stringy.

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque

Macadamia Naural Oil Deep Repair Masque is made with the oil from the native Australian nut, Macadamia Integrifolia. This oil is full of omega-6 and omega-3 which nourishes hair follicles, increases hair elasticity, and promotes hair growth.

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque is filled with Omega 3s and 6s, and repairs damaged/dry hair. I use this cream as a preventive measure against potential heat damage, so it is still great to use even if your hair is not damaged.

Comb the sweet scented cream through your hair, let it sit for 7 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly. If you are pressed for time, it is easier to go through the process in the shower instead of doing everything separately.

CHI Rocket Professional Hair Dryer

Any hairdryer, professional or standard, is capable of getting the job done as long as there is heat and a cold shot setting.

What separates CHI from other brands is that it has 1800 watts of fierce drying power and projects negative ions that break down water molecules instead of boiling them-decreasing the drying time by over 50%.

The cool thing about the CHI Rocket Professional Hair Dryer* is that it comes with a comb attachment that really comes in handy when you need to tame frizz and dry hair close to the scalp

ApHogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructerizer

ApHogee* is known for its amazingly helpful protein treatments and its best one yet is a keratin and green tea restructerizer that offers both strengthening properties and antioxidants.

Unlike the two step protein treatment, the restructerizer comes in a liquid form that you can mist onto your hair after washing and towel drying it. It also has a fresh temporary smell that-thankfully-does not smell like feet.

ApHogee* Keratin and Green Tea Restructerizer works along with styling tool and body heat to bond the ingredients into the hair shaft. The formula is also great for a pre-straightening regimen because it helps rebuild and strengthen hair structures that may otherwise be damaged by heat.

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Spray Treatment

I’m weary of putting any oil in my hair before applying heat, but One n’ Only Argan Oil Spray is my one exception.

Argan oil* is ideal for moisturizing and taming dry, brittle, and frizzy hair because it contains linoleic and oleic acid which help control how much water your hair loses. Furthermore, argan oil* is not greasy and leaves very little residue.

I use One ‘n Only Argan Oil Spray because it is light enough to penetrate the hair shaft and repair damaged follicles while serving as a thermal protection. The enhanced formula, as well as argan oil alone, has many great benefits, but it is especially beneficial because it reduces drying time, making your straightening process a lot faster.

Hot Tools Styling Iron Cleaner

If your flat iron* is sticky, smoking, and stinky, there is a really big chance that it needs to be cleaned.

Leaving caked-up products on your flat iron* plates can ruin the effectiveness of your straightener and could cause residue to be transferred to your hair as well as increase the chances of burning your hair- especially if you use oil in your hair as a protectant.

My favorite flat iron* cleaner is Hot Tools Styling Iron* Cleaner because it uses a non-toxic formula to clean tourmaline, ceramic, and metal flat irons*. Use a damp towel to wipe clean an unplugged straightener and then spray on the styling iron* cleaner for a more thorough clean. Allow the flat iron* to completely dry before you continue use.