Using a straightening iron can help make hair easier to style and can help keep it in place. It can be useful for both short and long cuts, but you do need a minimum length to use it effectively. I used one daily for about five years. These days I've become better at using a hair dryer to control the direction and style of my hair and don't use my straightener as often. Using a clamp brush in conjunction with the straightener makes the process easier and the results better.
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