The grass is always greener on the other side, and it seems like it's always easier to want what a person doesn't have. Women blessed with curly hair long for sensual straight locks, and the ones who have straight hair really want the Goldilocks curls that seem so charming and lovely. If you are one of the ladies with the mass of curls on your head and is dying to straighten them, you might want a Sedu hairstyle. Well consider this your Sedu 101. Keep reading and you'll see what Sedu is, whether to get it done professionally or do it at home, and some tips for the process.
1. WHAT IS SEDU?
Sedu sounds like a type of mystical massage or a video game, but in actuality Sedu is just a type of hairstyle. It is rather popular right now, and lots of celebrities are in on the Sedu styling trend. From J-Lo to Jessica Simpson, everyone is Seduing. But, as to what it actually is a bit of a mystery, mainly because so many people are using Sedu as a buzzword and improperly.
A Sedu is not just a hairstyle, is a brand name of the straightening iron used to achieve those straightened locks. While there have been straighteners around for years, the Sedu straightener is the top of the line name brand straightener that the rich and famous have made just as famous by mentioning it in magazines and on television. From the use of the Sedu came the description of the hairstyle, and the topic of this article.
2. SEDU DOES WHAT?
A straightening iron simply heats up and straightens the hair just like a curling iron does with curls. The Sedu is two ceramic plates that heat up and 'squish' the hair in between those two plates, and then straightens as the lock of hair is passed slowly between them. The Sedu is made of the two ceramic plates because ceramic heats evenly, and doesn't damage the hair as much as metal does.
3. WHERE TO SEDU?
There are definitely advantages to getting your hair professionally straightened for a major event. Most reputable hair salons will have a Sedu in their shop. You can simply make an appointment at get it done. But, you may want to purchase your own Sedu to do your hair at home if you will be doing the style a lot, or just like doing your hair yourself.
If you do decide to buy a Sedu, there are few things you need to know. First of all, there are only two websites that are licensed to sell the product. If you buy the product on eBay or anywhere else on the web, you will not have a warranty for it. Check out www.folica.com or www.sedubeauty.com to buy it online.
4. HOW TO SEDU?
After you get your Sedu home, you really do need to be careful when using it on your hair. If done improperly you can damage your hair and make it look much worse than when you started. Here are a few tips on how to make sure your hair doesn't get damaged.
Pick the right setting. The Sedu heats up to over 400 degrees, which is nothing to mess around with. Make sure that you read the instructions to find the right setting for your hair type. The better condition your hair is in and the more resilient it is, the higher you can set the heat.
Start with dry hair. You can do this style with wet hair, but it is always better for your hair if you do as little as possible to it while it is wet. Wash and condition your hair first. Towel dry your locks a bit and then blow dry your hair.
Use a spray-on conditioner. No matter in how good of shape your hair is, you always need to have some type of protection between it and the iron. A good recommendation is Vo5's Miracle Mist, but your local salon will also have a wide range of hair care products for heat protection, some even have a spray for this type of style. Just spray it all over your hair before you blow dry and it will protect your hair from the heat.
After you have done all that, you can heat up your Sedu. It only takes 25 seconds to heat up before it is ready to be used. All you do now is just take a strand of hair and clamp the iron over it, starting at the roots, and pull it down towards the tips. Don't spend very much time in any one place on your hair, but just pull it down at an even pace. The more you do it, the more you'll know about how fast to pull and how long to leave it in one spot.
Continue to straighten all the strands until the entire head is done. It really doesn't take very long to do. And after you do it, the straight look will stay for the rest of the day. You can spray some shine spray on it to make it shinier, and some light hairspray if the day is particularly windy or wet, just to control stray hairs.
5. EXTRA SEDU
Remember that there are lots of things you can do with your Sedu style. So take some time to experiment with it, and find something that you like. Don't be afraid to play around with your Sedu iron, and get a feel for the scope of its abilities. Also, there are plenty of hair magazines that have sections dedicated to Sedu and will have styles you can try at home. Also, it's good to remember that guys can Sedu as well. If you're going to invest the time and money into your hairstyle, you now have the knowledge you need to take care of it properly.
