QuoteReplyTopic: Do all flat irons damage hair???? Posted: March 13 2008 at 7:30am
I just recently got the Sedu Revolution flat iron and really like it. I have straight, fine hair but a lot of it (length is a bit longer than chin length, growing out a bob).
While my hair is straight, I use my flat iron to go over it quickly because my hair looks "puffy" after blowdrying, and I like that sleek, straight look. Since this is a high-end flat iron, am I doing a ton of damage to my hair by using this about 3-4 times per week?
Do heat protectant sprays really make a difference at all?
While I love the sleek look, I don't want to fry my hair and live with damage forever.
Any thoughts???
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Im no expert but a stylist recommended that I put a Heat protectant in my hair. It was by Aveeda. It is a smoother. I would say that the best way to protect your hair from heat damage is not to use a flat iron at all but if you absolutely must, I would do a biolustre treatment on your hair about once a month to keep it from being damaged as badly. I have a friend who swears by them. Or do some EXTREME research on either the Brazilian Karatin Treatment or The Japanese hair straightening. They are extremely expensive but you will spend far more money on repairing your hair in the long run after you ruin it with heat so the expense may be well worth it. I say that you do need to do some EXTENSIVE research on salons in your area that might perform either service and ask them about a consoltation to make sure it is the right thing for you.
The next advise I might give you is just be happy with your hair the way it is. We are our own worst critic. We tend to hate certain things about ourselves that all in all really make us unique. You might not like the way your hair is but other people may not notice it as much as you do.
Either way. It is up to you. This is just advice though.
It is true that most Flat Irons with damage your hair but there are ways around it. The compound that has been referred to in prior posts is very helpful in protecting your hair and will help for a better, more straight result.
As for hair irons themselves, they vary when it comes to damaging your hair. When you are looking for an iron, try and find 100% Ceramic plate irons (NOT baked ceramic finish!) because they will do the best job with the least damage. I am a stylist and I have been using the Hana Elite 1" Flat Iron for the past month now and have seen great results with very little damage. All of my customers love it.
Yes, but I was read an useful tips about how to prevent the heating damage. 1. You must exactly be sure with how much the heat which your hair
need to get to straighten you want. 2. Always test the heat-level of a new hair straightener before you apply it to your hair. 3. Most of us don't realize that the hair should be completely dry before we use a hair straightener on it. 4. The hair should be well conditioned before hair straightening.
The new technology in flat irons is wonderful. They are made to be more effective with less stress on the hair. However, they are very hot and heat is hard on your hair.
Always us heat protectant before heat styling. Your hair needs some kind of barrier to protect it from the heat. I always use a leave in conditoner (Bliss by Nioxin) and often a finishing cream as well. I flat iron my hair every time is shampoo and it stays in good conditon.
All flat irons damage your hair to some extent, but the better quality ones damage it less. The ceramic-tourmaline plated flat irons are the best for your hair, followed by plain ceramic and last are the most damaging metal plated flat irons.
Ceramic and tourmaline produce negative ions that protect your hair and lock in the natural moisture while reducing frizz. The Sedu Revolution is very high quality so you don't have to worry about damage as much as long as you are using the right protective products before straightening. Heat protectant products really do make a difference, and it is important that you use them every time you straighten your hair.
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