Broken, brittle and dry hair were just some of the side effects of the early hair straighteners. This could be the reason why in the’80s it was all about crimped hair, as this was less harmful. Straighteners didn’t come on the scene until the technology was good enough, in the’90s, and girls wouldn’t get burnt scalps after using their Mothers ironing board and iron to achieve the straight look.
Hair straightening technology was very poor to begin with and hair would have to have many minutes of treatments before it was anywhere near manageable and straight. Again, with the prolonged heat, this caused dry, brittle and damaged hair and not the desired effects of styled and shiny hair.
Thank goodness time and technology has moved on. Nowadays, although hair straighteners have a hefty price tag, it is because they have the technology that supposedly styles your hair without damaging it.
Ceramic heating elements are used in hair straighteners these days, making them much more less damaging to hair. For hair to get straight, the hydrogen bonds in the hair need to be broken. These are the bonds that make hair curly. The quicker these are broken the better as then less heat damage will happen. Ceramic can heat up really quicker and get to very high temperatures, making the time the straightener has to be in contact with the hair a lot less. Infra red and ionic technology that some brands have, means natural oils are sealed in the hair making it healthy and shiny.
It is suggested to only use straighteners every couple of days regardless that the technology suggests that they are now safe to use on hair. This will reduce any long term affects of heat damage. People with wavy, thick and very curly hair are more at risk of permanent heat damage as they will spend longer at straightening.
If you simple have to use straighteners everyday, then many companies have started selling heat protection sprays, that claims to add a protective layer to your hair and reduce the risk of damage. There is no proof to suggest these sprays work and will come down to your own personal preferences on whether they are value for money or a waste of money.
Hair being damaged? Follow the tips below.
Get Ceramic hair straighteners. Use the internet for reviews on good makes. Do not get cheap straighteners as they will cause heat damage.
Only use your hair straighteners on special occasions
Heat protection sprays, may help your hair, so give them a try.
If you follow the industries tips above, you should have no problems in keeping the styled hair your require nice and healthy.
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