5 Hair Straightening Myths – and the Facts!

5 HAIR STRAIGHTENING MYTHS – AND THE FACTS!

Do you love to create beautiful looks with your hair straighteners, but are never quite sure about all the “rules” you’re supposed to follow?

Hair straighteners can be a fantastic and versatile tool for styling, but there are quite a few myths about them, which can get a little confusing. So to clear the way to flawless and worry-proof looks, we’ve gone through some of the most common ones, to get the facts poker straight!

MYTH 3

Turning up the heat will deliver a better result

Another tempting path to fast results is often to turn up the heat to a higher setting – but that can sometimes be detrimental to your hair.

Heat settings are designed to meet the needs of different types of hair – finer hair will often straighten best with lower temperatures, while thicker hair may need a higher setting.

As well as finding the right temperature setting, its also helpful to have a consistent and stable temperature across the whole of the plate. You’ll often find lower quality straighteners that promise fast and high temperatures will have inconsistent heat across the plate – this can result in some areas of hair being over or underheated, and an overall poor result.

MYTH 4

Heat-straightening coloured hair will cause your colour to dull

When styling coloured hair, it’s extra important to invest in the best hair care you can. As your hair has already been altered – most likely, using chemical treatments, to alter your shade, the structure of your hair will be different to your natural hair.

This doesn’t mean that you cannot straighten coloured hair at all – instead, you should be careful of how you apply heat. It’s best to use a lower heat setting to retain colour integrity. This will help you style your hair, without causing its colour to dull or lose its lustre.

MYTH 5

Straightening your hair will cause it to frizz more

Frizz is an important indicator that your hair is drying out – which isn’t always caused by using a hair straightener. When styling your hair with heat, you should always ensure it is staying as hydrated as possible – starting from your shampoo and conditioner, all the way to how you style and look after your hair once it’s done.

Choose a shampoo and conditioner combination that will hydrate and nourish your hair effectively – while some may make your hair feel smooth initially, this can quickly wear off, or lead to residue build up, that causes it to become greasy or dull. Treat your hair to a nourishing mask or treatment on a regular basis – and of course, make sure you’re taking plenty of hydration to look after your hair from the inside out!

Always use a pre-styling treatment to keep your hair protected before drying and straightening. This will help retain moisture and prevent frizz. And finally, when straightening, avoid using too high a heat setting to unnecessarily dry your hair out – this will keep it looking smooth and glossy, for a perfect result.