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How to Straighten Your Hair Without a Flat Iron

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Celeigh O'Neil

Those with naturally frizzy or textured hair know what it's like to reach for a flat iron day in and day out for a smooth finish. I one of the quickest ways to achieve shiny and uniform locks, but it can be quite damaging to hair over time.

Celeigh O'Neil has been writing professionally since 2008. She has a Bachelor of fine arts from the University of Ottawa, as well as degrees in fashion illustration/design, digital arts and certification in hair and makeup artistry. O'Neil was a frequent contributor to Toronto's "Dialog" newspaper and has worked as an instructional writer, creating lessons in fashion, art and English for students of all ages.