Women are full of contradictions. We always want to have something opposite to what we already have got. Those who have curly hair want it to be straight and Vice Versa. There are many ways that will allow to have straight hair. Let’s focus on home heat straightening. How to do it properly and without any harm to your locks?
Everybody knows that heat damages the structure of hair and makes it more breakable and dry. It is important to use the straightener and dryer as rarely as possible. If you only let your hair rest and regenerate for a few days, you will see a quick improvement in its condition. Taking care of your hair starts from the beginning with a good sulphur-free shampoo and conditioner. A shampoo will wash up all the product build up as well as washing away the greasy parts. A conditioner is a necessity because it will help repair it and will add a shine and a life back to it. . A great way of taking care of your straight hair is to let it air dry after the shower and so you don’t have to use a hairdryer that much.
Before buying a flat iron make sure that it is provided with a temperature reader so you can adjust the heat accordingly. There is no need to raise the temperature up to 200 °C degrees for getting rid of your curls. It can be done successfully at the 180 °C. Before straightening hair spray it with a heat protectant. You can get them from Syoss, Wella, Nivea or Dove. Those products give hair intense shine and nourish it at the same time. They also protect hair from damage and tame frizz and flyaway. Additionally, spray protectant is supposed to lift hair slightly without weighing it down or making it look greasy.
Another important thing when it comes to using the flat iron is that you MUST wait until your hair is completely dry before straightening it. Using heat on damp hair will literally burn it. Apart from that, refine yourself from using any oil containing products onto your hair prior to straightening it. Once you apply all the tips you are ready for using a flat iron safely.
