![]() It has a “temperature protect” setting that allows you never to use too much heat on the hair!ħ. If you live in Europe or you want a cheaper alternative, try the Sony Protect Hair Dryer. If you can splurge, the T3’s are the best out there. Use quality appliances: Choose a blow dryer that has a nozzle (is there still someone that doesn’t use a nozzle?!”>, a good wattage (from 1800w to 2400w is perfect”>, ions and infrared heat. Detangle: Make sure your hair is 100% tangle-free before starting! The tugging and ripping on tangled hair is the first cause of breakage! Detangle your hair in the shower after letting the conditioner sit for a while.Ħ. My favorite heat protectant is the Alterna Bamboo Heat Protectant, or if you are on a budget, the Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Protectant.ĥ. Then proteins (soy protein, keratin, wheat… You got it!”>, and ceramides. It’s important to understand what are the ingredients that give us protection against heat: silicones (yes!”> are the most effective, and allow also your brush to glide through the hair minimizing breakage. Use a heat protectant: This step is extremely crucial. My favorite is the Living Proof PHD Leave In. Use an effective leave-in: Search a leave-in that is water based to add moisture (aka elasticity”> to the strands before straightening it. Be sure that your hair has the proper amount of moisture too! Hair that is too saturated in proteins can be hard and breaks more easily, so maintain a good balance in your daily routine and use proteins when you need an heavy duty protection.ģ. This will fill the gaps in the hair cortex, making the hair more resistant.Ģ. My favorite is the Living Proof Recovery Mask or the Briogeo Repair Don’t Despair Mask. ![]() Prep the hair: Use a protein deep conditioner prior to straightening the hair. It took me a bit of time to master the ability to mold my hair as I want it to be. Here are my ultimate and fool-proof secrets to wearing your hair straight, with the least amount of damage possible (and if you already saw my hair, you know it’s possible to have extremely long healthy hair even if you straighten it”>. ![]() I can easily pull off a straight style the same way I can rock a cascade of curls. ![]() Don’t get me wrong, I love my curls, but most of all I like the fact that curly hair is so versatile. I like to define myself as the rebel in the curly hair community. ![]()
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