How Do You Use A Straightening Iron Without Damaging Hair?
Heat and hair do not make a good combination. It is a well known fact that heat can cause damage to hair that is impossible to fix. The only way to get rid of damaged hair is to cut it off. The key to straightening hair without damaging it is in the preparation of the hair. Protecting your hair as much as possible before applying the direct heat of a straightening iron will help to minimize damage in the long run. Remove excess moisture from hair with a towel. Don’t rub the hair, but gently squeeze the extra water from the hair using an absorbent towel. Add a heat protecting serum to towel-dried hair. The serum will add a coating to the hair shaft that will help protect it from the heat. It will also add a little bit of shine to the hair. Dry hair completely. Wet hair is more susceptible to damage than dry hair when heat is directly applied. This is because wet hair is weaker than dry hair. The best possible way to dry your hair is to let it air dry. Using a blow dryer adds more potent
