Hair is not only our pride, but also a mirror of health and care. Many girls love to create a variety of hairstyles, whether it's smooth, silky strands or elegant curls, and cannot even imagine leaving home without styling. But not everyone knows how to use the hair dryer correctly, so it does not damage the strands. Let's try to look into this issue in detail.
Hair preparation: the key to successful styling
To understand how to use a hair iron, it is necessary first of all to consider the rules of preparation of strands for styling. This stage of styling can not be skipped in any case, because it is the key to the preservation of health and beauty of hair. Preparation begins with hair washing - only clean, well washed hair strands can be styled with a hair iron. At the same time they should be dry or almost completely dry with a hair dryer. This recommendation has a very good reason, because wet or damp hair is more sensitive to the high temperatures that produced by the iron - the water inside them begins to boil, which leads to deformation of the hair shaft.
It is important to use a thermal protector before using a blow dryer and iron. This can help prevent hot temperatures from damaging hair strands. Some of the best choices are:
- Richee Queratina Biomimetica Hidrolisada. It is a spray that not only protects the strands, but also promotes their restoration and deep hydration.
- Ykas Therapy Hialuvit Multifuncional. A spray that adds shine, leaves strands soft and well-groomed, and nourishes them from the inside.
- Felps SOS Liss Express. It adds shine to the hair, has an anti-frizz effect, provides additional repairing of the ends and protection from the effects of moisture.
All thermal protectants should be sprayed on the strands before using a hair dryer or iron at a distance of 15 cm from the hair.
What is the right way to use a curling iron?
Once you understand the preparation for straightening your hair, you can move on to how to use your hair iron correctly:
- Turn the iron on and set it. Choose the optimal temperature based on the characteristics of your hair. If your locks are damaged and thin, it is better to stop at 110 ° C, for the treatment of normal hair the temperature is suitable for 180-200 ° C, and for thick and resistant to straightening hair it is possible to use the temperature from 200 ° C and above.
- Start straightening from the lower part of the occipital zone. Raise most of the strands by gathering them with a hairpin, then go over one strand with a comb and press down on the plates of the iron, about 2 cm from the surface of the scalp. For short hair it is important to use an iron with a small width of the plates and work very carefully.
- Go down with the iron. At the same time do not linger in one place. Each strand should not be treated more than once.
- Gradually treat all the hair, letting it out of the clamp a little at a time.
- Turn off the iron and, if desired, use a product in a spray to achieve a fixing effect, as well as to protect against frizz.
If desired, you can use the iron to form elastic, beautiful curls. To curl, too, you need to gather most of the hair at the top, so that they do not get in the way, and then clamp the strand between the plates of the iron and wrap it around the straightener at right angles. Then you need to pull the device down in a smooth motion, without slowing down or lingering. The result should be a clear and beautiful curl. This way it is necessary to treat all strands, and at the end it is best to leave the strands that are near the face.
How do I take care of my hair after using an iron?
If you bought a hair iron, how to use it is not the most important thing to remember. It is important to keep in mind that even though you regularly use thermal protection, the use of the iron has a negative effect on the condition of the strands. That's why, even if you understand it well,
How to use a hair straightener, it is necessary to be sure to take breaks in the use of such a tool and provide curls with constant support, restoration and nutrition. To do this, you can use:
- Quality shampoo. His composition should not contain sulfates and parabens, it should contribute to the restoration of the strands. Justk Biotin & Keratin Protein Repairing or Felps Inner Regeneration Shampoo can be a great find.
- Conditioner. This product returns moisture to the strands, helps them revive and regenerate. Suitable for daily use, helps detangle hair. With regular use, you can choose a conditioner Ykas Ykasfit Cronograma Capilar or Justk Biotin & Keratin Protein Repairing.
- Hair Masks. Restore the strands from within and help create an imperceptible protective film on them, which reduces the risk of damage and contributes to deep restoration. Masks like Ykas 3 Minute Nourishing Mask and Felps Avocado Oil Mask give a wonderful effect.
A great find can be different means to restore the hair. They can be used periodically, course. In particular, a good result can be achieved by concentrate in Radiance Plus Power Dose Sericin Formula ampoules from Soller. It can be used both in the salon and at home after approval of a professional.
You can buy professional products for hair care at home in the online store Brazil-prof. Thanks to their regular use, you can reduce the likelihood of damage to the strands when using the iron to a minimum. And with professional infrared curling irons from this store it is possible to straighten the hair without any damage at all, the main thing is to follow the instructions and to follow all the tips regarding the rules of use. Also in the store's catalog you can order hair straightening products that will allow you to do without a curling iron.
