Most of us use hair straighteners, curling irons and blow dryers as part of our hair style beauty routine to get a polished and voluminous wave to the hair. Frequent usage of these tools can damage the hair and skin over time. As the styling equipment generates heat, it can strip the moisture, weaken the hair strands, dryness, breakage and even cause burns. We are fortunate that there are multiple ways to protect hair and skin from damage. Let us find some ways that safeguard your mane and complexion along with enjoying the benefits of styling.
- Use Heat Protectant Products
Use a heat protectant spray or serum to shield your hair as it acts as a barrier between your hair and styling equipment at the same time it can retain the moisture along with preventing cuticle damage. Choose protectors with ingredients like silicone or proteins, as they lock the moisture and give a smooth finish. It’s good to apply products on damp hair before using the heat tools. Ensure the protectors are distributed evenly from root to tip.
- Adjust Your Heat Settings
We usually turn the heat high for quick results, but high temperatures damage the hair and skin. It’s always better to use the lowest effective temperature for styling tool. Thin and thick hair requires low temperatures while thick hair might require slightly high temperatures. While using a blow dryer, hold the nozzle far away from the scalp to prevent burns.
- Avoid Over styling
Using heat tools too often causes cumulative damage even with protective measures. It’s a good choice to limit the heat styling to a smaller number of times in a week rather than using it every day. Embrace heat-free hairstyles with braids, buns and natural textures as they give rejuvenating time for the hair and scalp.
- Deep Condition Regularly
As you all are aware, heat can strip the natural oils and moisture from the hair making it dry and brittle. A solution to this can be incorporating deep conditioning treatments into hair care routine. Use a moisturizing mask or leave-in conditioner to regain the lost hydration and keep the hair strong. Use a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week to maintain hair health and shine.
- Protect Your Skin
Most people would not be aware of using heat styling affects skin, particularly around the hairline, ears and neck. To avoid skin irritation or burns be cautious of your skin’s proximity to hot styling tools. Using a heat protectant gel or cream on the skin can give protection from heat burns. Use a heat-resistant band around your scalp or forehead to shield the sensitive skin areas.
- Cool Down Your Tools
After every use, let your styling tools cool down completely before storing as it helps to preserve the tools in the long run and can prevent accidental burns when we use them.
Following the above-mentioned steps, you can embrace your hair styling with your favorite tools along with taking care of your hair and skin health. One needs extra care and patience to look gorgeous.
