6 mistakes you're making with your flat iron
1) Ironing wet hair:
There’s a reason hair dressers tell you not to comb your hair wet. It's at its most vulnerable when it’s wet. Brushing and then applying heat to wet hair is a recipe for disaster.
2) Using flat irons that are way too big:
Hair tends to be the curliest at the root/hairline and big irons make it nearly impossible to reach them. It is recommended to use a one inch ceramic or tourmaline flat iron.
3) Setting the heat too high:
Your hair can burn just like your skin — you just can’t feel it! “450 degrees is too high. 410 works on every hair type.” -Nathaniel Hawkins, hairstylist
4) Running the flat iron over hair too many times:
Heat depletes moisture and natural oils from the hair making it weak and breakable. The less time heat is on the hair the better. Use a strong straightening serum and brush your hair as straight as possible before ironing.
Rusk: Str8 Anti-Frizz and Anti-Curl Lotion Hair Styling Serum, 6 oz
5) Forgetting a thermal protector:
Heat protectants are not a marketing ploy. They do a great job at coating the hair and removing frizz. Apply before and after straightening your hair.
Kiehl's Heat Protective Silk Straightening Cream 5oz (150ml)
6) Pulling straight down:
This is the easiest way to flat iron hair, but pulling hair straight down makes hair flat and not the sexy flat, just pancake flat. Try moving your arm in a c shape as you move down the hair this motion creates a boost of volume.
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