Hair damages are always possible with frequent hair styling using a flat iron
. The use of non-ceramic devices are often associated with different types of hair damages such as split ends, hair breaking, frizzy hair etc due to the overheating of the metallic plates used in their manufacture. That is why ordinary styling tools are now replaced by high quality ceramic and tourmaline flat irons that help in fixing the hair problems that are otherwise caused when using a conventional flat iron. But, still you need to follow some safety tips and hair care techniques that will help in repairing your damaged hair after styling using a flat iron.
Before using a flat iron, some of the most important hair care techniques have to be employed, that includes the following:
1. Always maintain your hair clean and healthy using a shampoo and conditioner. This includes washing and conditioning your hair with good quality hair shampoo and moisture-rich conditioner that are designed for nourishing dry and fragile hair. The use of leave-in conditioner will help in preserving the moisture content of the hair even after styling.
2. The next most important tip is using good heat protecting styling product such as thermal protectant creams or sprays that will act as a barrier to heat when the hot device is used on the hair. Such products are also helps in distributing heat evenly on the surface of the hair, thereby offering gentle application of the device on the hair without causing any heat damages. This will also eliminate the pulling and breaking of the hair during styling. It safeguards the hair all through the process of hair styling.
3. Using a hot oil treatment weekly or deep conditioning mask suited for dry and fragile hair will also help in repairing the damaged hair after styling. Hot oil treatment are inexpensive, less time consuming process that are good for the hair and also suited for all hair types.
4. Limit the use of a flat iron and other hot styling tools more often and give your hair some time for it to repair itself.