In maintaining your straight hair a ceramic flat iron is a great device
. But if you misuse it, it may bring severe damages to your hair. Below mentioned are some points on how not to damage your hair when using a flat iron.
Use chemicals carefully:beware of chemicals you put on your hair. This is because not all hair care products will react positively to high levels of heat. The majority of them don't respond well at all.
Purchase top quality flat irons:aluminum flat irons are cheap, but will kill your hair. Tourmaline tools are good, by they are expensive. Ceramic flat irons are a good balance between quality and cost. They are smooth enough to prevent the excessive hair damage.
Ensure the iron heats evenly:Evenly heated flat irons will make sure that your hair is evenly straightened out. Constantly ironing out the missed spots may also damage the already-ironed portions of your hair, so be careful.
Apply flat iron on clean hair:Dirt and sweat exposed to high heat will form ugly little blots on your hair. This will help make your hair singe more easily. That's why ironing is best done after taking a bath.
Watch out for water The presence of water will not straighten hair. So before ironing, thoroughly dry your hair out. Today, wet dry flat iron models are available that can operate with damp hair.
Check hair thickness To straighten effectively, thicker hair needs higher temperature. Conversely, thinner hair needs lesser heat. The safest way is to get an iron with adjustable heat levels.
Comb your hair- Tangles caught in an iron's strips are not healthy for your hairstyle. So ensure you comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb before and after each pass of the iron.
Clean your iron- sometimes stuff gets caught in between the iron's strips. So before you start using, make sure to wipe it clean. Even the smallest pieces of dirt will have severe effects on your hair.