WILL MY HAIR GET BURNED????!!!!

[csuperstar]

I use a straightening iron every morning. I always knew that it isn't the best thing for my hair, but I just read an article saying that ironing hair more than twice a week will literally burn it!!! Is that true?

[ngd1]

Hi, in my opinion, daily flatiron damage prevention definitely starts with the iron. Keep the heat low, take small sections, and only one smooth pass of the iron per section. Also, I don’t know your method, but lots of people expect the iron to do all the work. It’s really best used as a finishing tool. It shouldn’t be doing the actual straightening. It should be used to take the puff out of your blowout. If this describes your usage, I doubt you’ll burn your hair off.

[csuperstar]

Thanks...That really doesn't describe my routine.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@csuperstar I flat iron my hair 1-2x a week, and my hair certainly hasn't burned off.  That said, I personally think flat ironing every day might be a lot for one's hair.  I use dry shampoo in between washes.

[RebeccaBT]

Hi @csuperstar,

Any heat isn't great for your hair, however, you can use a thermal protectant to help protect and minimize any damage to your hair. I recommend the Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat Protectant Leave In Conditioner Primer 8.5 oz/ 25...I have found this works great! I hope this helps!

Best,

Rebecca

[GG84]

@csuperstar  Are you using a thermal protector prior to ironing? If you aren’t, you are not doing yourself any favours. I don’t touch heat to my hair without thermal protection. For my iron I use AMIKA - The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray. 

For my blow dryer I use OLAPLEX - No. 6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Creme.