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Ask the Experts: How to Straighten Natural Hair

Tips on how to score a sleek 'do without damaging your coils.
How to Straighten Natural Hair
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By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Congrats on growing out gorgeous, chemical-free curls! Now, what happens if you want to rock a straight look?

Most curly girls have worked hard to get their tresses in tip-top shape, so using heat to straighten their hair is the ultimate no-no. But there are ways to achieve a super-sleek ‘do sans the heat damage. 

Here, we’ve rounded up top tips for straightening curly hair from natural hair expert Tracy Robertson of Atlanta’s TAG Concept Salon.