There’s nothing more desirable than long, straight hair. When your hair is in place, it almost feels like you have finally managed to pull your life together. Hence, it does not come as a surprise when most women prefer styling their hair with a straightener each time they step out.

While you may know that using a hair straightener frequently can damage your tresses, did you know that pulling your iron downwards while straightening is wrong? Most of us have a straightening iron but do we know how to use it correctly?

Here are some hair straightening mistakes you’re probably guilty of making and how to fix them.

 

Not using a heat protectant

Not using a heat protectant

Do you end up with frizzy and lifeless hair after straightening it? The heat from your styling tools may give you perfect hair for the day, but in the long run, it will damage your tresses. Therefore just like you apply sunscreen on your skin before stepping out, it is necessary to spritz the Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray before using styling tools to minimise the damage.

 

Overheating the iron

Overheating the iron

Turning up the temperature to the maximum when you are in a hurry is not going to help. It will severely damage your hair and even your heat protection spray would not be able to control it. Experts suggest keeping the temperature between 300-350 degrees, or just hot enough to that you don’t have to run it through each section more than once.

 

Straightening without sectioning

Straightening without sectioning

Straightening your hair shouldn’t be a difficult task. If it feels like one then you are probably not doing it right. To save your time, energy and get the best result ever, always start by sectioning your hair. Divide your hair into small sections that are easier to work with and comb through each section before running the iron over it.

 

Not cleaning the flat iron

Not cleaning the flat iron

Yes, just like all your beauty tools need cleaning, your flat iron does too. A clean straightening iron can make all the difference in how your hair looks. The products you use while styling your hair build up on the plates and can make your hair look greasy and flat. It is recommended to clean your straightening iron at least once a month.