Heated styling tools and your hair

21 Mar Heated styling tools and your hair

Posted at 00:54h in AmoreD by

Blow-drying, curling, or straightening; it’s no secret that hot tools have become an invaluable resource when it comes to taming otherwise unruly strands.
But could there be too much of a good thing? Yes, frequent use of heated styling tools, especially without a thermal protection product is very damaging to your hair. How hot is too hot when it comes to your relationship with heat styling? Basically, the reality is, if it is too hot for your skin, it is too hot for your hair. Rule of thumb is, use the styling tool on a low temperature and do not use too often.
TAKE A DAY OFF.
Hot tool addict? Giving your hair a day or two off is going to save the integrity of your hair. Have fun and try wearing a ponytail, bun, or braid the second day, or use a serum to control frizz and let your hair air dry. Maybe experiment with the wet look, (it is a classic look). Try combing a medium-hold gel through your hair and creating a deep-side or strong-centre part.
Bonus tip: If you’re unsure about trying a new look take a day to play around with different styles. Take a few selfies and create your own hair wardrobe for future reference.
HYDRATION IS IMPORTANT
Styling tools definitely take a toll on hair, leaving it dry, dull and prone to breakage. It is important to hydrate and protect strands before using heat tools to ensure that your hair stays strong and looks and feels soft and nourished. Put a few drops of serum on wet hair to protect from damage while taming frizz and pesky flyaways
PROTECT YOUR HAIR LIKE YOU PROTECT YOUR SKIN.
Take some precautionary measures to ensure that your hair stays healthy and smooth. A heat protectant is the hair equivalent of sunscreen for the skin. A great bonus is that these products don’t just prevent damage, but often boost your hair’s shine and beat out frizz. Some hair lines are incorporating UV protection within their products.
Bonus tip: Heat-protection serums work best with blow dryers, while sprays should be used with flat irons.
4. WHERE THERE’S SMOKE…
Heat settings range from 175 to 400. Always consider the thickness of your hair before setting your flat iron temperature. For fine hair, lower temperature settings are best, but no hair [thickness] should use 400 degrees. While you think this gets your hair straight and smooth, you are actually damaging the hair. As professionals, rarely do stylists use a very high setting, and they are licensed and know how to control temperature and style hair for best quality results.
Bonus tip: If it smokes, it’s too hot! You shouldn’t put any heat in your hair that is smoking, sizzling or burns your fingers easily, if it burns your fingers, it’s also burning your hair.

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