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Straightening iron, curling iron, hair dryer and hot rollers are heat-based hair styling products. Proper use of these products can make your hair look good; but their repeated application can cause damage over time. The presence dull-appearing hair, dryness and split ends are some of the signs that hair may be distorted due to the heat. This is for the reason that the exposure to heat products can cause the hair's outer layer to spread out and let loose trapped-in moisture, thus leaves your hair dry or brittle. When it comes to split ends, it may be permanent. Whilst some type of damages, it is possible to reverse and recover after a while.
Try to apply safe heated hair products
Dispose of any heat styling products older than five years. As the styling appliance age, the temperature gauge becomes more expected to work imperfectly. In addition, you should make use of the safest forms of heated hair styling tools, which tend to be ceramic-plated. A ceramic plated curling iron or straight iron heats more evenly preventing damage to small portions of the hair. You can also opt for tourmaline ceramic models. These tools are particularly gentle on hair as they emit negative ions that relax hair and get the job done more quickly.
Always employ a heat protecting styler
You should apply a heat protecting conditioner, spray or lotion before using heat products. These products are capable of strengthening the hair's cuticle and penetrating the hair to prevent moisture from seeping out of the hair shaft.
Regular use of a conditioner is also recommended to retain and restore natural moisture. Opt for conditioners coming with ingredients such as polyquaternium, silicones, amino acids, mineral oil or panthenol. To repair heat styling damage, you can also deep condition your hair with a hair mask containing products like stearyl or cetyl alcohol.
Remember to follow directions carefully
Usually heat styling products do not damage hair, although their mishandling can bring about problems and signs of heat damage. Read the directions correctly and stay away from a higher heat setting. Higher setting is necessary for thicker or more coarse your hair. Apply a significant amount of heat on very thin or fine hair.
Before using a heat styling product, be sure to dry the hair completely. Make sure it is between 80 and 90 percent dry and wait a few minutes. Using high temperatures on wet hair is more susceptible to damage.
