| Hair Straighteners: All You Need to Know About Avoiding Damage to Your Hair |
| Written by Jo Northwood |
| Sunday, 13 December 2009 09:30 |
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In the'80s it was all about crimped hair, but around came the'90s and it was all about as straight hair. But with the constant use of hot irons to create the latest look, came the issue of heat damage. Broken, brittle and dry hair were just some of the side effects of the early hair straighteners. Not to forget the many burnt scalps from where girls would take it to the next step in finding ultra straight hair and bent over their Mothers ironing board with a iron in their hands.
In the'80s it was all about crimped hair, but around came the'90s and it was all about as straight hair. But with the constant use of hot irons to create the latest look, came the issue of heat damage. Broken, brittle and dry hair were just some of the side effects of the early hair straighteners. Not to forget the many burnt scalps from where girls would take it to the next step in finding ultra straight hair and bent over their Mothers ironing board with a iron in their hands. The lack of technology in hair straighteners meant that hair would have to be ironed constantly for many minutes before it reached the desired style. The outcome of this must have been worth it right? No, unfortunately not. Dry, brittle and unmanageable hair was the long term effects and not the shiny, styled hair that was required. Nowadays, technology has moved on. Hair straighteners now possess the technology that supposedly styles hair without the heat damage, but this comes with a hefty price tag. Ceramic heating elements are used in hair straighteners these days, making them much more less damaging to hair. For hair to get straight, the hydrogen bonds in the hair need to be broken. These are the bonds that make hair curly. The quicker these are broken the better as then less heat damage will happen. Ceramic can heat up really quicker and get to very high temperatures, making the time the straightener has to be in contact with the hair a lot less. Infra red and ionic technology that some brands have, means natural oils are sealed in the hair making it healthy and shiny. Depending on your own hair type is the best way to decide if hair straighteners will be damaging your hair. Those who are at risk of damage are people with very wavy and thick hair. These people will need to spend more time applying the hair straighteners to break down the hydrogen bonds, therefore increasing the risk of heat damage. Information suggests to use straighteners as least as possible, reducing the risk of heat damage. Although it is questionable whether these products work, companies have started to sell heat protection sprays. You will need to make your own judgement on whether they do anything to protect your hair from the heat of straighteners. There are some tips you should follow to minimize the risk of your hair being damaged. Get Ceramic hair straighteners. Use the internet for reviews on good makes. Do not get cheap straighteners as they will cause heat damage. Reduce the amount you use your straighteners. Just keep them for the special occasion. Use heat protection products. You will have no problems in getting the healthy, styled hair your require if you follow the tips above. About the Author: Learn more about hair straighteners. Stop by Jo Northwood's site where you can find out all about ceramic ghd and what it can do for you. |