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How to Maintain Hair Health While Using a Straightener

How to Maintain Hair Health While Using a Straightener

Wambui Gichuki by Wambui Gichuki
8 September 2022
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Straighteners can be a girl’s best friend when it comes to taming frizzy hair, but using them too often can lead to dry and damaged locks. If you want to keep your hair healthy while using a GHD straightener, follow these simple tips.

Invest in a Good Quality Straightener

A good quality straightener will make all the difference to your hair. Cheap straighteners can damage your hair, so investing in a GHD or similar high-quality brand is worth investing in. Moreover, there are now straighteners on the market with ceramic plates emitting negative ions. These help seal moisture, making your hair look healthier and shinier.

Use a Heat Protectant Spray

Before you use your straightener, spray your hair with a heat protectant spray. It will help to protect your hair from the heat of the straightener and will keep it looking healthy. Additionally, your hair will be easier to style and less likely to frizz.

Don’t Go Over the Same Strand of Hair

When straightening your hair, don’t go over the same strand of hair too often. It will help your hair very dry and damaged. Instead, run the straightener through each section of hair once or twice, depending on how thick it is. Also, try to avoid straightening your hair every day. Every other day or every few days is a much better option.

Deep Condition Regularly

If you straighten your hair regularly, ensure to deep condition it at least once a week. It will help keep your hair hydrated and prevent it from drying and damaging. There are many great deep conditioning masks on the market, or you can make your own at home. Also, try to avoid using heat styling tools on wet hair, as this will damage your hair.

Put Some Coconut Oil in Your Hair

Coconut oil is a great natural way to keep your hair healthy. It’s very hydrating and will help to protect your hair from damage. You can use it as a leave-in treatment or overnight treatment. Simply apply it to your hair, cover it with a shower cap, and wash it out in the morning. Your hair will be soft, shiny, and healthy!

How Your Hair Affects the Way You Look

People notice your hair as one of the first things they see about you, so it’s important to ensure that it looks good. Having unhealthy hair can make you look older and more tired than you actually are. Also, damaged hair is more likely to frizz, making you look unkempt. For instance, you are in the middle of a job interview, and your interviewer can’t help but notice that your hair is frizzy and dry. On the other hand, having healthy, shiny hair will make you look more put together and polished. Therefore, taking care of your hair is crucial if you want to make a good impression.

Women have been using straighteners for years to achieve the perfect sleek look. However, with new technology, there are now straighteners that emit negative ions, which help to seal in moisture and make your hair look healthier. It is a game changer for those with frizzy hair as it will help to tame the frizz and make your hair look much shinier. If you use a straightener every day, it is important to use a heat protectant spray before styling and deep conditioning your hair at least once a week. You should also avoid going over the same strand of hair too many times, as this will damage your hair. Finally, make sure to dry your hair gently and use coconut oil as a natural leave-in treatment to keep your hair healthy and looking its best.

By following these tips, you can achieve sleek, shiny, and healthy hair that will make a great impression. So take care of your hair, and it will take care of you!

Do you have any tips for keeping your hair healthy? Share them in the comments below!

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