MUMBAI: Every once in a while, we wish our hair could look its most stunning. To achieve the desired effect, we could use heated styling tools. But watch out! You risk ruining your priceless locks and losing the "look" if you use these tools. "Knowing the consequences of heat styling and taking precautions can impact the health and beauty of one's hair." Says Soumi Sarkar, Group Lead R&D at Love Beauty and Planet, Hindustan Unilever. Together, we can investigate the best approach.
How Heating Tools Damage Your Hair
Heating equipment can break down the hydrogen bonds in your hair. It allows you to restructure it. However, this method can also deplete your hair of its natural oils. This can make it dry, brittle, and prone to split ends. Excessive heat can gradually damage the hair shaft, increasing the likelihood of breaking. The cuticle, the outermost layer of hair, is also damaged by the high temperatures. This leads to dullness and frizz.
Top Tips For Heat Protection While Styling Hair
1. Always Use A Heat Protectant Mist
Applying a heat protectant mist is a great first line of defense against heat damage to your hair. When you use a high-quality heat-protectant mist, you protect your hair from styling. If you want to protect your hair from heat styling tools, try this conditioning mist with Argan oil and Lavender. This mist helps keep your hair nourished and protected from heat styling for up to 230℃. You can straighten, curl, or blow dry your hair without any concerns.
2. Lower The Temperature
Using a lower temperature can greatly decrease damage. Use the lowest heat setting that still gives you the style you want. Most styling products have adjustable heat options. Temperatures below 300°F (150°C) are ideal for delicate or damaged hair. However, temperatures below 350°F (175°C) are ideal for thicker or coarser hair.
3. Limit Heat Styling Frequency
Reducing the frequency of heat styling can help minimize damage. Discover a few ways to style your hair that don't involve heat. Some options, like creating waves with wet braids or using foam rollers, are great. Take a few days off from heating your hair every week so it can recover and stay healthy.
4. Use Bond Repair Products
Deep conditioning treatments are necessary if you want hydrated hair. Try using a hair mask made for damaged or dry hair for extra hydration and repair. With only one wash, the Olive Oil & Peptide Bond Repair Hair Mask can undo the damage. Even if your hair is severely damaged, olive oil can cure it from the inside out. If you want damaged-free hair, try our Olive Oil range!
5. Don't Forget The Ends
The ends of your hair are more prone to damage because they are the oldest. It is imperative that you shield your ends thoroughly while using heat-styling products. Consider applying a hair serum to lock in moisture. Also, add a little more heat-protectant spritz to the tips.
Conclusion
You may get stunning hairstyles with heat styling, but be careful not to harm your hair in the process. Hair can be kept healthy, lustrous, and robust with the use of heat-protectant mist. Less frequent heat styling, and deep conditioning treatments are recommended.
*based on the lab test vs nonconditioning shampoo
*based on consumer study, 2024
