How to Avoid Damage When Styling Your Hair with Heat

anniversary hair and makeup Most women use heat to style their hair at least some days of the week. Whether you use heat to dry, straighten, or curl your hair, too much can eventually cause damage to your tresses. Fortunately, it is simple to prevent heat damage by using the right products and techniques.

Give Your Hair a Break

One of the easiest ways to prevent heat damage to your hair is to cut down on how often you use heat. Give your hair a break from heat for a day every once in a while. Don’t use any heat to blow-dry your hair and instead let it air-dry. Wear your hair in a bun, braid, or ponytail instead of straightening or curling it. Use a serum to prevent frizz and gel to hold your hair in place.

Use the Right Products to Protect Your Hair

Hot styling tools can make hair dry and susceptible to breakage. You can protect your hair by keeping it hydrated. Put a small amount of oil on your hair when it is wet to prevent frizz, flyaways, and heat damage.

Use a heat protectant before you style your hair with heat. This will keep it healthy and smooth and can also make it shiny. Use a heat protectant serum with a blow-dryer and a spray with a flat iron. Check the product to see if it is designed to be used with wet or dry hair.

Use the Right Temperature

Choose a temperature based on the thickness of your hair. Use a lower temperature for fine hair. You should never use the highest temperature setting because it can burn your hair. The heat should be just high enough to curl or straighten your hair but should not be hot enough that it burns your hair. Never use a tool if it is smoking, sizzling, or burns your fingers.

Other Ways to Protect Your Hair

If you have color-treated hair, blow-dry it until it is 80 percent dry and then use a wet-to-dry flat iron. You can also use ceramic tools that moisturize your hair while straightening it.

You should not keep a hot styling tool in one place for too long. Keep it moving through your hair to prevent damage.

Make an Appointment at The Beauty Bar

If you need a haircut or would like to have your hair done for a special occasion, such as a wedding or party, make an appointment at The Beauty Bar. We can help you create the look you want and give you advice on how to style your hair at home and prevent heat damage. Make an appointment at The Beauty Bar today.

Contact Us

31 Liberty St.
Southington, CT 06489
(by appointment only)

860-621-1000
(salon calls only please)

info@thebeautybarct.com