Monday, August 18, 2014

Precautions on Hair Styling With Hair Iron

A hair iron is a flexible tool that has come a long way from the scary torture of ages past. Hair irons today however are safe, gentle on your hair and can be used for so many hair styles. It is just the way how you use the tool and prepare your hair for the procedure.

 Styling products, grease and dirt that build up in your hair are the most common problems you face on hair styling with hair iron. Making sure to get of them will give you a smooth outcome. For manageable hair that responds well to styling and remains healthy even after styling, you will need to shampoo and condition first. Conditioners give and extra coating of protection that helps in preventing further damage.  Know your hair when you select a heat setting on your dryer or curling or straight iron. Always consider the thickness of your hair. Always remember that for finer hair, lower temperature is needed.

However, it doesn’t mean that if you have thick hair, you should opt for the highest setting. Hair styling with hair iron doesn’t have to cost so much, but they do need basic features to keep you safe. Look for tools that offer different heat settings. Check to see if the tool displays heat temperatures to know how high your hair iron goes.

Remember that the hair shaft is a delicate structure with two main layers: the inner core and the outer coating. You get to identify a healthy hair strand when it has a uniform structure and a smooth cuticle; and when too much heat is applied, it damages both layers. The worst habits in hair styling with hair iron are mainly about trying too hard to make the hair do things it doesn’t want to do. Burnt hair cells can build up on hot irons and cause them to stick on your hair. In hair styling with hair iron, make sure to have reviving treatments such as deep conditioning or hot oil treatments.

A little professional advice never hurts. Ask your hair stylist to go over precautions on hair styling with hair iron, even if you’ve done it yourself for years.

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