Things You'll Need:
- Thermal hair styling tool: flat iron, curling iron, blow dryer
- Thermal hair protection serum
- A power outlet
- Common sense
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Step 1
Always know what you're buying. Some thermal hair styling tools reach close to 500 degrees fahrenheit and the last thing you want is burned hair. If you have sensitive or thinning hair, a high-heat device is probably not your best bet.
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Step 2
Protect those locks! Purchase a styling serum designed to protect your strands from thermal styling tools. A great choice is Paul Mitchell Seal and Shine or Chi serum. These are both high-quality hair styling products, designed to seal your hair in its current state and increase shine and moisture, despite high-heat application.
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Step 3
Use thermal hair styling tools sparingly. If you wash your hair every other day, try to wear your hair naturally at least several days a week. Blow your hair out twice a week and use your flat iron about twice a week. By avoiding usage every single day, you'll be protecting your hair from constant heat.
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Step 4
When using a thermal flat iron, avoid hitting the last two inches of your locks. The only areas you truly need to straighten is your crown and top half of your hair. By avoiding application of heat to the bottom inches of your hair, you'll avoid split ends.
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Step 5
Use a diffuser when blowing your locks dry with a thermal blow dryer. This will protect your hair from high heat and avoid your hair from being tangled up.
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Step 6
Purchase shampoos and conditioners designed to work with thermal hair styling tools. You'll be able to prevent fried hair without dousing your hair in protective conditioning mists before you style each time.
