How to Protect Hair from Thermal Styling Tools

Using too much heat on the hair can cause hair damage, thinning and breakage of the hair. If you're the type of woman that need to style her hair every so often with a curling iron or flat iron, just follow these steps on how to prevent major damage to your hair.

Instructions

1. When washing the hair, make sure to use a shampoo and conditioner that contains protein so it can strengthen your hair and moisturize it well. A couple of great thermal hair products are H2-Ion and Tresemme which keep the hair not only healthy but vibrant and nourishing.

2. You have the choice to either air dry your hair or use a blow dyer. If you want to blow dry the hair, use a heat protectant cream so it will not strip any moisture away from the hair or leave it really dry. One of the excellent ones are the Ionic hair dryers because it will dry the hair instantly which means less heat and damage to it. Plus it will the hair from being frizzy and has it also contain a sealed in moisture which works easily in the hair shaft.

3. If you want to protect your hair from styling tools like a ceramic or curling iron, you can lightly apply a heat protectant styling spray to the hair before using any of the hair tools. Popular brand like Nexxus Canopy Thermal Protections shields the hair from heat and also keep the hair looking shiny and healthy-looking. Another option is to use a hair serum which is formed in liquid. Serums like John Frieda Frizz-free Thermal Protection goes against UV rays and any heat appliance and leave the hair smooth, silky and damage-free.

Tips & Warnings

• Always treat your hair with a little TLC because if you do, there will be less bad hair days.