Shark Smoothstyle Complete Buyer's Guide: Specs, How-to Routine & Comparisons
By Marcus Vance
Achieving a clean finish requires a deliberate two-phase approach. Skipping prep steps often leaves roots damp and ends brittle, particularly with multi-stage tools.
1. Rough Dry and Prep: Never start with soaking-wet hair straight from the shower. Towel-dry thoroughly, apply a thermal protectant rated up to at least 420°F, and detangle with a wide-tooth comb. Hair should be 70% dry before touching the barrel.
2. Sectioning for Control: Divide hair into four quadrants, two in the front, two in the back. Working in horizontal subsections no wider than the brush head ensures proper airflow penetration. Clip away remaining hair to avoid re-introducing moisture to finished areas.
3. Wet Mode Drying: Select Wet Hair Mode on the High setting. Place the curved barrel beneath the section close to the scalp, hold tension for two seconds, and roll slowly downward toward the ends. Rotate the wrist slightly at the perimeter to encourage a subtle bevel. Repeat across each subsection until the entire head is bone-dry.
4. Setting the Cuticle: Turn the base dial to Dry Hair Mode. Allow the ceramic teeth roughly 60 seconds to reach peak temperature. Glide the heated side of the brush over the exterior surface of the hair, focusing on the crown, hairline, and nape where cowlicks and flyaways concentrate.
5. Cool Down and Lock: Finish with a mist of light hairspray or bonding serum on the ends. Allowing the hair structure to cool while undisturbed prevents ambient humidity from swelling the cuticle later in the day.
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