Are you a 4c natural who wanted to stretch your hair without heat? There may be a special occasion where you want a sleek look without having to damage your hair. Then, this article is perfect for you. In this article, we will inform you of you can straighten your natural without using a flat iron.
There are six different ways that you can such as roller sets, curlformers, flexirods, banding, African threading, and CWK Straight Plates.
1. Banding
Some presume it to be an unsafe method to stretching your hair, however many naturals do it. Banding involves using scrunchies, preferably satin to stretch each section of your hair. Therefore, you would apply 4 – 5 scrunchies at various points on one section of hair. It may be deemed unsafe because the scrunchies may be wrapped around tightly as well as cotton scrunchies may be used. However, it stretches your hair without you having to receive heat damage.
2. African Threading
This stretch method is similar to the banding method which is discussed below. However, a string is used instead of the scrunchies It takes longer to install but you will have a sleek blowout look after.
3. Curlformers
If you want sleek curly hair look, then curlformers are a great tool. It may be tricky to install at first, however, after a while, you will get the hang of things. They provide a sleek, and longer curl when compared to twist outs. However, they are fragile and may frizz easily if manipulated a lot. They are so helpful to stretch the hair because the curls are elongated and are easy to sleep in. Although the curlformers are expensive they are worth every penny. As well as they are knock-off forms that work just as good.
4. CWK Straight Hair Plates
These CWK Hair Stretching plates have been making headlines within the natural hair community. This tool straightens your hair when you apply your hair in it and let it stay for a while. The plates are still in production however, they are a great tool.
5. Flexirods
Flexirods are another way to stretch your hair without heat. Although they are annoying to sleep in, they are a great stretch/styling tool. They give u defined spiral curls in different sizes depending on the width of the rod you select. It is great for styling faux hawks and pineapples.
6. Roller Sets
Roller sets are the OG of heatless straightening. If you or your relative had relaxed hair, then you remember being at the salon and watching them wash, set and wrap their hair with it. Currently it has been making waves as tool to get heatless curls. You can have various curl sizes depending on the roller size and the amount used in your hair.
If you thought of stretching your hair but wanted to avoid using heat, then try using one of these methods. It works just as great with little to no damage. Ladies, how do you stretch your hair?
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