Tips and Tricks "Ceramic Styles"

  When you’re in college like me it tends to become difficult to find easy alternatives to manage hair without damaging it. I have tried braids to keep me away from putting heat on my hair. For a while my hair seemed to be holding up just fine, until it was time for me to take them out at my hair salon. My stylist told me my hair was starting to be pulled out from the tightness of the braids! After that I never had braids put back in my hair unless I’m wearing my hair in two braids when I go to bed..

  When I first heard about using a ceramic flat iron and the benefits I was on board to try it out for myself. Getting the results I wanted while using a ceramic styling tool was all I could think about as I anticipated the outcome. I should have asked more questions on how to exactly protect my hair at the same time. I was clueless on the fact that I needed to spray heat protection on my hair before I applied the heat. This was defiantly another one of those learning experiences I had to go through. My hair turned out fabulous however, when it was time for me to go back home for another hair appointment I received news that wasn't good, split ends and heat damage!
Here is a list of steps to make sure this doesn’t happen to you:

• I know it can be tempting but whatever you do don’t apply heat to your hair daily. Even though you may not notice it, in reality it’s causing more harm than good. (Dermatologist recommend no more than three times a week)

• I’m sure you already know that you need to use a good moisturizer but, consider also trying a restorative deep conditioning treatment on your hair once a week.

• If you’re in a rush and don’t have enough time to blow dry, let it air dry! Using a blow dryer on damp or wet hair without heat protection will cause even more damage.

• When all moisture is gone from your hair make sure to use the heat protection and set the ceramic iron on the lowest setting that still gets the job done.

Taking these steps to ensure that you maintain healthy looking hair will result in desired results all the time!