How to Use Flat Iron Without Damaging Your Hair?

A flat iron is undoubtedly a versatile hair styling tool that helps to add gorgeousness, shine, and smoothness to your hair. In fact, the introduction of flat iron has revolutionized the concept of hair straightening, and flat irons now available are mostly in the form of multi-functional device that not only allows to straighten your hair but also to curl, flip, and create waves. However, as in the case of any other hair styling options, a flat iron too has its own pros and cons and can cause damage to your hair in long run, if it is not used properly. Mentioned below in this article are some important tips to use flat iron in such a way that it doesn’t cause any damage to your hair.

Prior to using a flat iron, comb your hair gently to remove all tangles and then thoroughly clean your hair with a top quality shampoo. It would be better if you condition your hair, as it aids for the preservation of moisture within the hair shaft. Now towel dry and apply a good straightening heat protectant spray evenly on your hair. Then blow dry your hair and comb your hair using a wide-tooth professional comb to divide your hair into smaller sections and clip them. As the next step, plug in your flat iron.

When comes to flat iron, a best choice would be opt for a flat iron made from materials like ceramic, tourmaline, or titanium. For best results, use a flat iron attached with top-end features like digital displays and controls, as it help to monitor and adjust heat settings to suit your hair texture. For taming rebelliously thick curly hair, the setting should be high. Low temperature settings would be enough if you have chemically treated or short sensitive fine hair.

Unclip a section of hair when your flat iron reaches desirable heat. Place this section of hair in between the plates of flat iron and move it down from the roots to tips. Now repeat the same procedure with every section of hair. When the whole process is completed, use a high quality serum to give extra shine and exquisiteness to your hair.

Apart from these, it would be good if you follow tips such as hot oil treatment at least twice a week and deep conditioning treatment once in a month in order to safeguard your hair from over exposure to heat released by styling tools like flat irons and blow dryers.
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Find more information about Flat Iron, the hair straightener from Flat Iron Experts.

By Jenny James
Published: 10/28/2009
 
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