This article has been authored by Rayed Merchant, Director Marketing (Global) & Head Brand Procurement, SSIZ International
Styling your hair on your own is not as straightforward as it appears. When it comes to utilising hot tools, it’s easy to fall into the habit of doing something that could be harming your strands without even realising it. Even for professionals, heat styling may be tricky because it can easily result in breakage and damage.
If you curl your hair a lot, keep these common mistakes in mind.
Not Using A Heat Protectant
You should use a heat protectant on your hair before using your hot tool of choice. A heat protectant adds a barrier between the tool and your strands to lock in moisture and battle frizz, reducing the damage caused by hot tools.
They come in a variety of compositions, but sprays are the easiest to deal with and get the work done.
Using The Tool At Maximum Setting
It’s tempting to set a curling wand’s temperature to the maximum setting. After all, the higher the temperature, the quicker your hair curls, right? Sure, but you’ll be causing damage to your locks.
Extreme damage can be caused by too much heat in a short period of time. Experts advise against using a heat tool with a temperature of 400 degrees, regardless of how thin or thick your hair is (the maximum on most tools).
This is why you need a curling iron or wand with temperature control, such as Ikonic Professional’s Pro Curl Curler, that allows you to adjust the device to your liking.
A simple tip to remember is that if your hair starts to smoke, your tool is too hot.
Letting The Curls Fall Immediately After Curling
Consider what you’ll do with the portion of hair you just curled when you remove it from the wand. Most of the time, you just let it fall to your shoulders and move on to the next area.
That’s nice, but there’s a more efficient method. It will last better and come out stronger if you hold the curl up in the palm of your hand and let it cool that way. Depending on the effect you’re going for, you can hold it in your hand or gently pin it up until you’re finished.
Using Incorrect Tool Size
Curling wands come in various shapes and sizes for a reason: different shapes generate varied results. If you desire loose curls but usually end up with tight curls after curling your hair, you’re using the wrong size barrel.
Choose a barrel with one or two inches diameter if you want loose curls. A.75-inch or one-inch barrel will give you tighter curls. The Conical curling tong by Ikonic, one of the professional hair curler machines, is a tapered hair curling tong that gives you a more natural wave.
Curling In The Wrong Direction
You may be curling your hair in the wrong way if you never get the precise result you want. Curl your hair away from your face rather than towards it if you want a more beautiful, wavy look. Remember to curl different areas of your hair in slightly different ways to make them look more natural.
It’s possible that you’re curling your hair in the wrong way if you never get the precise result you want. Curl your hair away from your face rather than towards it if you want a more beautiful, wavy look.
Using Hairspray Only At The End
When curling their hair, many people wait until they’re completed, then spritz a torrent of hairspray all over their heads. That will work, but if you want your curls to last, you’ll need to use hairspray through the curling process.
This is particularly true if you have fine hair that struggles to hold a curl or if your hair is very soft after washing. Spray lightly with hair spray each time you put a segment around the barrel, then let it down.
Curling The Hair For Too Long
Too much time spent with the hair styling tool
Many individuals believe that the tighter the curl, the longer it will last. This is why they leave their hair wrapped around the barrel for longer. That may be true, but wrapping your hair around a hot hair curling iron for an extended period is tantamount to begging for it to burn off. If you leave your hair on the barrel for more than eight to ten seconds, your strands will be significantly damaged.
Keep these common mistakes in mind and avoid them the next time you curl your tresses.
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