High-quality hair straightening isn’t achieved simply through a great flat iron; the styling products are crucial as well.

As I’ve already written in a recent blog, having a good heat protectant is necessary when you’re using heat tools on your locks; however, if you really want to get the best results, also using some sort of styling cream is the way to go.

There’s a range of styling creams that you can get for relatively cheap at drug stores, but once you’ve experienced the best, it’s hard to go back to your average product.

Moroccanoil’s Hydrating Styling Cream is a high-end hair product that will do wonders for your hair, especially when you’re straightening it.

This thick, coconut-y cream absorbs right into your hair and helps you get the smooth look you’re trying to achieve. When you use a product like this, it helps to further de-frizz and flatten your hair, along with protecting it against humidity.

Like I said before, this is a high-end product, so it’s on the pricier side. I got a 10.2 fluid ounce bottle of it from Lisa’s Beauty Supply and Salon for $36.99, and that’s the average price it goes for at other beauty supplies and salons that sell Moroccanoil products.

This might seem like a lot of money, but it’s totally worth the amount you pay for it. Not only does this product work wonders, it’s also long lasting. I’ve literally had my bottle for years, and even though I straighten my hair on a regular basis, I still have plenty left. So if you really think about it, you probably come out ahead by spending a lot one time on Moroccanoil  than dropping a lot of money on a load of less-than-awesome products from the drugstore.

If you want to take your hair straightening to the next level, I definitely recommend Moroccanoil’s Hydrating Styling Cream.