Q: I have naturally curly hair and I’ve started using a straightening iron, but I’m worried about the long-term effects. Are these really as severe as we’re lead to believe?
A: There are many hair horror stories about straightening irons, but these days it’s definitely possible to straighten hair without major breakage or damage.
Remember that all hair products and tools are not created equal, so if you’re going to straighten your hair every day, make sure you use a quality straightener.
Also choose shampoos and conditioners designed to offer more heat protection (they form a heat proofing layer around each hair to prevent scorching).
For very curly hair, apply ample conditioner before straightening. This will ease the tension on your curls as they are stretched out and straightened.
A: There are many hair horror stories about straightening irons, but these days it’s definitely possible to straighten hair without major breakage or damage.
Remember that all hair products and tools are not created equal, so if you’re going to straighten your hair every day, make sure you use a quality straightener.
Also choose shampoos and conditioners designed to offer more heat protection (they form a heat proofing layer around each hair to prevent scorching).
For very curly hair, apply ample conditioner before straightening. This will ease the tension on your curls as they are stretched out and straightened.
