6 mistakes to avoid with your straightener (your hair will thank you!)

1. Choosing the wrong device

No question of turning to the first iron that passes by. The selected product must be equipped with a dimmer that allows you to choose the appropriate heat. On the coating side, we put on ceramic plates offering an even distribution of heat and sliding more easily on the hair than titanium or tourmaline. Do you also like to curl your lengths from time to time? To do this, be careful to turn to a flat iron rounded on the sides.

In order to take care of his precious companion, we make sure to clean it regularly. Because styling products may accumulate on it and, in the long run, damage your hair. The right reflex? The passage of a microfiber cloth every 15 days.

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2. Select high temperature

We all fall into the trap, thinking that the extra degrees will save time. This is not the case. It is better to seek advice and choose the appropriate temperature according to your hair type, absolutely avoiding exceeding 200 degrees. Fine hair, for example, must avoid excessive heat at all costs.

3. Don't wait until your hair is dry

This is probably the most fatal error for the hair fiber. The water present on the lengths will end up boiling with the heat of the iron, which will reach the hair in the heart… Which technique to favor? Take the time to shampoo, to dry your hair well and, finally, to straighten it.

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4. Use your straightener daily

… because the more you straighten your hair, the more it damages it. Can't stand leaving your hair natural? Find alternatives to avoid the “hot plates” box. Tie them up, space out shampoos, test new hairstyles. If you take care to comb your lengths (or even to hold them on your head using flat clips and a net) before sleeping, the brushing will always be impeccable the next day.

5. Skip thermo-protective care

They are in-dis-pen-sands, we can never say it enough. Before using your straightener, apply a product that will protect the fiber from the temperature. Mousses, creams or spray, it's up to you to find your next essential. The latter also have the advantage of making the hair shinier and keeping the brushing done intact and eliminating frizz.

Shopping: Frizz John Frieda heat shield spray, 15 fr. 150 ml., Heat Protect Styling-Spray Syoss, 8 fr. 250 ml., The Blowdry Cream Stylista L'Oréal Paris, 12 fr. 200 ml., Heat Styling Protection Björn Axen, 28 fr. 200 ml., Billant Damage Control with chamomile Aveda, 30 fr. the 230 ml.

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6. Do not part your hair

Smoothing out its lengths takes time. And unfortunately, we absolutely do not gain any by trying to go after too big locks. Passing the iron repeatedly, it attacks the hair and it is more difficult to make it smooth and silky. It is strongly recommended to select to separate your hair into four before selecting small lock by small lock. The result will only be clearer.

We also make sure to detangle our hair before throwing ourselves on our iron. Because if the heat diffuses in the knots, the breakage is unfortunately assured during the next passage of the brush...

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