Stop being envious of models with shiny, sleek, super-straight hair. There’s a ton of products and tools available to help you straighten hair at home to get a smooth, perfect look – even if your hair has lots of wave or is ultra-curly.

The easiest way to achieve straight hair is with a good flat iron. Current flat iron technology smoothes hair as well as sealing in moisture for less damage.  One high-rated flat iron is the HairArt Ceramic Straightening Iron, Model H3000. It heats up in only 15 seconds, up to 410 degrees, and will leave hair perfectly smooth, and looking like you just left the salon.  Another fantastic flat iron is the Ted Gibson Professional Flat Iron, Model 1089.  This flat iron uses cutting edge technology for healthier hair, and is the same iron used by Ted Gibson and his stylists at the ted gibson salon. The 1089 can go from 140 to 450 degrees and be used on damp or dry hair.  Its ceramic and tourmaline technology helps hair retain moisture while heating evenly.  It also has titanium and silver technology to remove chemical pollutants, toxins, and harmful bacteria. 

The right serum or balm can also help keep your hair straight and silky.  Jonathan Product Create Straight Straightening Serum works on even the curliest hair. It contains a variety of ingredients such as lemongrass essential water, sugar conditioner, sweet almond protein, and natural botanicals to straighten and smooth while adding body and shine. This serum can even help repair hair and improve damaged hair.

A great balm for straight hair is PHYTO Phytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm.  It contains extracts of Ferula, Horseradish, Sage, and plant mucilage to help strengthen hair, tame frizz, and add shine. Its natural formula won’t weigh hair down or make it waxy.  Phytodefrisant can also be used regularly to maintain healthy, shiny hair.

Frederic Fekkai also makes two more great straightening balms.  Frederic Fekkai Coiff Controle Ironless Straightening Balm helps straighten hair while you dry it, and helps hair retain moisture with rice protein, jojoba protein, and panthenol. This balm can also help you keep your sleek, straight look all day with hydrolyzed hibiscus protein and “weightless” polymers to give you flexible, but durable hold. And, Frederic Fekkai Straight Away Straightening Balm is perfect for naturally curly, wavy, or permed hair.  It helps relax hair and leaves it frizz-free and shiny.

Another excellent balm is Philip B. Drop Dead Straight Hair Straightening Baume.  This non-greasy balm gives you straight hair that resists humidity for frizz-free, smooth, silky texture.  Even people who live in high-humity areas get great results with this!  Matricaria and Althea extracts help bring out hair’s shine and give you straight hair with body.