What to do so that the curling iron or hair straightener does not damage your hair?

Do you care about your hair being beautiful and healthy? In that case, it is important to know how to take care of them properly. If you often style your hair with curling irons or hair straightener, you can unknowingly damage your hair. We will advise you how to protect them from heat. 

Why is it important to protect hair from heat?

Heat treatment of hair is a daily thing for many women. However, it should be remembered that excessive exposure to heat can damage the hair. Although the consequences may not be immediately visible to the naked eye, in the long term you may feel a deterioration in the quality of your hair.

These are some of the effects that heat can have on your hair:

• Moisture loss – the heat from the hair evaporates away the natural moisture, which can lead to dry and brittle hair.
• Cuticle Damage – The cuticle is the outer layer of your hair, which can become damaged or split due to high temperatures, causing frizz and loss of shine.
• Weakening of hair - due to the effect of heat, the hair weakens in general, it is more brittle, more fragile and less flexible.
• Loss of color – in addition, color fading can also occur, especially if your hair is dyed.

Protecting your hair from heat is very important for maintaining its health and beautiful appearance, as excessive exposure to high temperatures can seriously damage its structure.

Blow drying - yes or no?

The question of whether or not hair dryers are harmful to hair is often asked. While in the past the prevailing opinion was that it is best to let the hair dry naturally in the air and that blow-drying the hair is harmful, today we also encounter opposite opinions. 

Many hairdressers and hair stylists, on the other hand, recommend blow-drying your hair, for several beneficial reasons, not just aesthetic ones. They mainly include:

• Prevention of skin diseases – moist hair and scalp create an ideal environment for the growth of mold and bacteria. If they remain wet for a long time, they can form skin problems, molds, eczema or dermatitis. Blow-drying removes excess moisture and prevents these problems.
• Reduction of skin irritation – moist skin is also prone to irritation, which can promote the formation of unpleasant dandruff. They are not only an aesthetic problem, but also a health problem. Blow drying at a lower temperature will keep the skin dry and clean.
• Smoother and shinier hair – using the right technique, blow-drying helps to smooth the hair cuticle, making the hair smooth. They are then smoother, shinier and less frizzy. At the same time, the action of the air lifts the hair from the skin, and the hair then becomes less greasy.
  
  

In addition, blow-drying is essential if you need to quickly dry your hair or adjust it to the desired shape. In this case, in addition to a hair dryer, other styling tools, such as a hair straighteners, curling irons, will help you.

How to protect hair during blow-drying, curling and ironing

When using hair styling tools, the correct use technique and hair protection are especially important. If you want your hair to be as healthy as possible in the long term, despite regular conditioning, pay attention to the following:

• Quality devices – advanced hair styling tools that use gentle materials and technologies are already available on the market today. Therefore, choose high-quality irons and curling irons with a ceramic surface, the possibility of temperature adjustment or ionization technology.
• Temperature – each hair type requires a slightly different temperature. While stronger hair can handle temperatures up to 150 degrees Celsius, fine hair needs to be conditioned at a lower temperature of around 90 degrees Celsius.
• Technique – the technique of blowing, ironing or curling is also important, while each of these types of treatment requires a different procedure. It is always necessary to style the hair in small sections and not go over the strands repeatedly. 
• Dry hair – although there are curling irons and hair straightener available today to style wet hair, in most cases it is recommended to style dry hair to avoid damage. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Protective preparations - before thermal treatment of hair, use thermal protection products in the form of sprays, hardeners, serums or oils. They protect hair from dehydration and damage. Also treat your hair regularly with regenerative treatments to give it nourishment and moisture.

These are simple steps that will help protect your hair while styling and keep it healthier and more beautiful. If you are looking not only for high-quality hairdressing devices, but also for other beauty products, do not hesitate to choose from the offer of our Orava brand.