Using flat iron is the best and easiest way to straighten your hair. But the unconscious use of flat iron can damage your lovely silky hair. So, what can you do for flat iron protection? Here, I have gone through some real-life experiences to protect your hair from heat while you are straightening with a flat iron.
Choose a Great Straightener
As a quality flat iron can last up to 10 years, it’s not a wise decision to use it for a long time. Because of the eventually uses of a lousy straightener may damage your hair. So, always consider a hair straightener that doesn’t damage hair. You can choose ceramic plates flat iron which makes the heat distributed evenly. If the heat isn’t distributed, it can burn your hair or even your head scalp. Also, consider a lightweight hair kit that has a timer to shut off automatically.
Use a Heat Protector
Some straightener comes with an option to adjust the temperature. It helps you to prevent heat damage when straightening hair. Moreover, the heat protector prevents the go up the heat of the straightener. So, you shouldn’t worry about high temperature if you’re a novice in styling and be using hair kits. But, sorry to say that you can’t find the feature in every flat iron in the market. So, have a close look at the specifications when you decide to purchase a flat iron.
Make Sure You are Using a Clean Flat Iron
The scraps in your flat iron can make it sticky which can damage your hair. So, remove product debris from the iron flat after each time use. You can clean the flat iron straightener with cloth soap or dish soap. However, an exciting and effective way is to rub alcohol with a clean cloth.
Here is another way, you can use the rough side of the dish sponge to remove scraps by scrubbing on the flat iron.
Select Appropriate Temperature that Suits Your Hair
Naturally, 300°-380° Fahrenheit temperature is enough for normal hair whereas coarse, thick and curly hair needs 350° to 400° heat. So, select the perfect temperature according to your hair naturally. As too hot temperature can ruin or burn your hair, it is better to start with lower temperature. Then increase the temperature as your demand. Then your hair will be suited with the perfect temperature.
Texture
Dry hair is prone to breaking. Especially Afro-textured hair has this problem much. So, straightening dry hair before treatment may lead it to damage. To avoid such situation, try to deep-condition your dry hair once a week before straightening. Also, regular protein treatment will help you to get a healthy and silky course hair.
Apply to Smooth Serum
If you want your hair straightens even several days of flat ironing, you can use finishing serum. It will lock your hair to the straight in the place. Take some smoothing serum between your hands and squeeze it. Then run the blend on your head. Your fingers will work as a comb to lock the hair on its style. While rubbing the serum, focus on the top layer and the ends of the hair. The middle will be automatically fit if both ends lock to the style.
Divide the Hair into the Small Pieces
Never straight all hair at a time. It won’t work but destroy it all the way. At first, divide the hair into small sections which you can straighten at a time. Then set your flat iron to the suitable temperature and start to straighten. Here, you should be able to straighten your hair and lock them all.
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Conclusion
Whether high-temperature ruins hair as well as scalp, the best flat iron protect hair from heat damage. It reduces the temperature automatically when you are away. So, consider all the factors of the best flat iron protection when you are on the market to buy a flat iron. Hope, you’d like your straight and silky hair.