These suggestions can help you achieve the straight hair and other hairstyles you desire while protecting your natural hair from heat damage.
1. Always prep your hair by moisturising and deep conditioning it.
Before you use those heated tools on your hair, you must first wash it as usual deep-condition it, let it to sit for the time specified on the bottle. This will assist to straighten your hair while also smoothing and strengthening it. Apply a leave-in conditioner after drying your hair as much as possible with a microfiber towel or a t-shirt.
2. Allow time for your hair to air dry.
Allow your hair to dry 50 to 70% on its own, depending on your hair type. When it comes to heat, damp hair does not farewell. There are a number of fantastic leave-in treatments on the market that will assist your hair in drying naturally.
3. Heat protectants intended for natural hair should be used.
Apply a heat protectant to your hair evenly. This will help to keep moisture in your hair and protect it from heat damage. Heat protection is available as a serum, spray, or lotion.
4. Blow dry your hair.
Straightening your hair begins with blow drying it. It will also aid in the prevention of knotting and tangling of your hair ends, as well as hair breaking. To avoid overheating your hair, remember to use a nozzle with your blow dryer. Working in portions to ensure each part is completely dry, point the nozzle downwards and about 15 to 25cm away from your hair. For safeguarding your cuticles, start with a medium to high setting and conclude with a cool setting.
5. Reapply a heat protectant before heat styling.
The best technique to ensure that your hair is not damaged by the heat is to reapply a heat protectant after blow-drying and before heat styling your hair as desired.
