Flat Irons are a common source of hairstyling while a heated styling tool that can straighten hair, as well as curl it. However, overuse or abuse of the flat iron can cause hair damage. It is important to know how to use flat irons safely, the risks, and how to correctly use heat styling to protect hair health.
A flat iron can reach temperatures between 200F to 450F degrees. While this operates, the hair gets zapped or styled into a shape, but in the process the keratin bonds get burnt and destroyed. Eventually, the hair weakens, loses its vitality, and is overexposed to breakage.
Any hair cuticle is an outer layer that protects the inner cortex of the hair. When expose3d to high heat, the cuticles tend to break, lift, or become uneven, thus making the cortex prone to further damage. This can stylise the hair in a way that makes it dull, rough, and unpolished or smooth.
Exposing hair repeatedly to thermal styling causes hair to lose its natural oils and moisture. Such dehydration manifests as frizzy, brittle hair prone to split ends.
If flat irons are used on wet or damp hair without the proper tools such as a wet to dry flat iron, “bubble hair” may occur. Water trapped within the hair shaft can boil into steam, causing bubbles to form and weaken the overall structure of hair. Eventually this can result in irreversible changes to hair texture.
Using heat protectant sprays or serums serve as a barrier between the flat iron and your hair, minimizing extreme temperatures.
Adjust the temperature setting based on your hair type.
Also ensure to use the lowest setting possible unless it is a necessity for you.
The more often you use flat irons, the more at risk your hair becomes. So try to limit heat styling to a few times a week, as this gives your hair a chance to recover.
Look for brands which offer flat irons with a ceramic, tourmaline, or titanium plates in order to minimize damage. These materials distribute heat evenly which reduce the risk of hot spots. Also look for tools with adjustable temperature setting and whatever advanced technology you can afford, like ionic or infrared heat.
Most flat irons are not supposed to be used on wet hair. So if you don’t have the type of flat iron which is designed for wet hair, do not try it. Using standard flat irons on wet hair can damage your hair severely, so make sure to never try it.
Deep conditioning treatments are able to revive lost moisture from your hair and also strengthens it. Look for ingredients with argan oil, shea butter, or glycerin and you will be golden.
No matter what steps you take, certain damage will last a lifetime, but these steps can improve the overall quality and appearance of your hair:
When you get haircuts often, it helps make the hair healthier since split ends won’t develop beyond the tip of the hair and further splitting can be avoided.
Hair treatments with proteins can make hair stronger, more resilient, and help reshape and rebuilt the keratin structure of the hair.
Heads suffering from dry brittle hair can use hair masks while oils like coconut oil, argon oil, or avocado can restore moisture and give a shine that has been lost.
When you are in the process of fixing hair damage, try to avoid other treatments that can be harmful like applying bleach, dye, or chemical straightening.
Instead of the usual styling tools, get the hair done with tools that have low temperatures. As the hair heals, try braiding or twisting the hair to get a natural wave.
The reason as to why permanent hair damage marks the hair beyond just the scalp is that from that point onwards the hair becomes a non-living structure. Because of that unlike skin, hair will never be able to regenerate or heal itself. Damaged hair will always remain strands that are compromised until they are cut away from the skin. It is crucial to take these preventive measures and provide the correct hair care to maintain your hair’s health.
Flat irons are an efficient device for attaining beautiful hairstyles, however their use must be controlled to prevent irreversible harm. If not taken care of, hair can easily get wrecked due to factors like excessive temperature, and increased moisture evaporation. An ideal compromise is achieved by combining the advantages of heat styling with the application of protective devices, adequate tools, and practicing proper hair maintenance. Those who suffer from underlying damage should shift their focus to strands that require tratamento so that whatever vitality and health that remains can be preserved. To put it simply, looking and feeling good comes down to how styling works hand in hand with taking care of your hair.