Hair Style Techniques - Care for your Flat Iron and Hair

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Diahna Husbands
Salon Owner, Diahna Lynn Hair Studios
www.diahna.com  
202.641.8164

Diahna Husbands is the owner of Diahna Lynn Hair Studios which was named one of the top salons in the country according to "Short Styles Magazine"2007.  She works behind the scenes on fashion shows. theatre productions, print advertisements and movies.  She studies abroad the latest hair and fashion trends.  She studies in Paris with Vidal Sassoon and stays on top of the current fashion trends by attending Paris Fashion Week.

She is the innovator in the hair extension and hair replacement industry.  Developing her own methods and products for applying hair extensions and hair replacements.  She works as an educator for a world renown wig manufacturer.  Recieved training from an Italian wig craftsman.  Inaddition she has developed her own line of all natural hair care products. She is known for creating the right style that suits her clients face, shape, lifestyle and personality.

She also volunteers her time at the Look Good Feel Better Program.  Were she teaches women in all stages of cancer how to take care of their skin.  Also she explains different wig and headcover options.  She has more than a decade of experience working with women from all ethnic backgrounds.

 

Hair Style Techniques - Care for your Flat Iron and Hair

In this video, hairstylist Diahna Husbands demonstrates the proper techniques when using a flat iron to straighten and curl your hair. She also shows you how to create an elegant updo.

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Diahna Husbands: Hi. My name is Diahna Husbands. I am the owner of Diahna Lynn Hair Studios. And today, I am showing you how to style your hair with a flat iron. Now, to keep your hair healthy, you have to follow two main rules. You want to use some type of thermal protectant on the hair, which can either be a Leave-In treatment or a thermal protectant spray. Also, you want to keep in mind, the right temperature setting. You want to use the right temperature setting on your hair. My model has fine hair, so I am going to use 300 degrees Fahrenheit. If her hair was coarser, I might want to go about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, let me give you some tips to help you maintain your flat iron. It is very important that you unplug your flat iron after every use. And also, you want to use a flat ironing cleaner after every use as well. And also you do not want to wrap your cords around the iron after you completed styling the hair. Next, we are going to show you how to choose the perfect type of flat iron for your hair type.

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