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• Method 1 of 2: Heat-style your hair
• Method 2 of 2: Keep your hair healthy all over

The use of heat on your hair is a good way to get your hair model. Unfortunately, blow drying, straightening and curls can wreak havoc unless you take some steps to get it right. By properly heat styling your hair and taking some additional steps to keep your hair healthy, you can get the style you want with minimal damage to your hair.

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Method 1 of 2: Heat-style your hair

1. Choose a high-quality straightener or curling iron. The material your tongs are made of can have a major impact on your hair. Cheap pliers are often made of metals that do not heat evenly. These tongs could actually burn your hair. Choose a high-quality straightener or curling iron made from one of the following materials:
   • Ceramics
   • Tourmaline
   • Titanium
2. Choose the right size hair straightener for your hair in order to minimize damage. In general, one inch (2.5 cm) tongs are the most versatile choice for hair of medium length and thickness.
   • If you have short hair, opt for smaller tongs.
   • If you have very thick or long hair, choose larger tongs. This will also ensure that you can style your hair faster.
   • To get pipe curls, use a smaller curling iron. To get loose curls, use a larger curling iron.
3. Apply before using a heat source, a heat protective product. Buy a heat protectant that contains humectants (such as panthenol and proylene glycol) as well as silicones (such as amodimethicone and dimethicone). Together, these ingredients can trap moisture and insulate your hair from heat. Rub the product into your hair with heat before styling.
   • Do you thin / fine hair, choose a heat protective spray.
   • If you have thick / coarse hair, choose a heat-protecting oil, cream or lotion.
4. Dry your hair on low heat setting until it is no longer moist. Set your hair dryer on the lowest temperature setting. Make sure your hair is completely dry before you put the curls or model.
   • If you have thick hair, you will have to divide it into sections. Start with four sections. If the sections are thick, divide your hair further.
5. Adjust the temperature depending on the thickness of your hair. You can damage your hair prevent the lowest position to use that works for your hair. If possible, choose pliers that have digital temperature control and not just low, medium, and high settings.
   • Temperatures ranging from 80 ̊C to 200 ̊C will work for most hair types.
   • Start at 80 ̊C and gradually increase the temperature if your hair is not straightening or curling to your liking. If you have coarse, thick, or unruly hair and you use a low setting, you will likely need to run a flat iron over your hair more than once. If you are using a curling iron at a temperature far too low for the texture of your hair, you will likely need to leave it on for longer than 3-5 seconds to make sure the curl is just as tight as you want it to be.
   • Avoid setting your tongs higher to 200 ̊C.
   • In all likelihood, larger pliers have temperature controls. If yours doesn't, look on the box it arrived in for the maximum setting.
6. Heat your hair in small sections. Curl / straighten your hair a little bit each time to limit damage. Using small sections allows you to maintain contact with heat for shorter periods of time. As a general guideline, you should never hold a heat source against your hair for longer than 3-5 seconds.
7. Go over each section of your hair once. You may think you need to run your curling / straightener over your hair several times.This is not the correct method and it can seriously damage your hair. You only need to go over each section of your hair once, provided you use the correct temperature and divide your hair into sufficiently small sections.

Method 2 of 2: Keep your hair healthy all over

1. Take a break from heat styling at least once a week. One of the best ways to protect your hair from heat damage is to take days off from your blow dryer and curling / straighteners. Let your hair air dry and restore at least once a week.
   • Every day heat on your hair use will cause damage. If you've used heat 1-2 times in a week, try to find harm-reducing alternatives, such as using rollers, for the rest of the week.
2. Deep condition your hair once a week. Heat styling removes moisture from your hair. This dryness is what produces heat damage. Minimize the negative effects of heat styling by using a deep conditioner once a week.
   • Bring a traditional deep conditioner after washing. Wait 5 to 30 minutes (according to package instructions) and rinse with cold water. Some products may remain in her sitting overnight.
   • Opt for a leave-in conditioner if you are prone to split ends or breakage. Read the instructions on the packaging; some products should be applied to wet hair and others to dry hair.
3. Ask your stylist for advice. If you are unsure about the best tools, products and techniques to use, make a consultation appointment with your stylist. An expert can give you tips on what to buy and how best to style your hair.