Mastering Heat Styling: The Ultimate Dos And Don'ts For Protecting Your Hair

The hair styling process which involves the use of heating tools like hair straighteners, curling wands, and blow dryers is referred to as heat styling. Whether you are aiming to achieve sleek-straight hair or voluminous waves, heat styling tools can help you achieve your ideal hair goals quickly and conveniently.

While heat styling tools undoubtedly offer stunning results, excessive use of the tools can strip off the natural oils from your strands, leaving them dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. But, by following correct do's and don'ts protocols while using heat styling tools you can keep your hair looking healthy and lustrous all day long.

Here are the Do's and Don'ts to keep in mind while styling your hair to maintain proper hair health and achieve the best results:

1. Use a heat protectant: No matter what heat styling tools you use, you should always layer your hair with a sufficient amount of heat protectants. TRESemme hair serums are packed with goodness of Argan Oils, Keratin Protein, and other nourishing oils that create a strong barrier between your hair and heat, reducing the risk of heat damage and leaving a glossy appearance. TRESemme hair serums offer hair heat protection of up to 230℃, which not only shields your hair against heat damage but also adds moisture and shine.

2. Choose the right temperature: Another aspect to consider while heat styling your hair is to choose the right temperature to heat style your hair. This is because not all hair types can withstand the same level of heat. Additionally, styling your hair above a certain level can damage your hair beyond repair. Ideally, it is best to style your hair in the temperature range of 120℃ to 180℃, depending on your hair type. If this is your first time using heat tools, consider starting with the lowest temperatures and gradually increase only if it is necessary.

3. Section your hair correctly: Hair sections can make or break your hair styling games. Hence, ensure that your hair is sectioned properly for even distribution of heat and perfect styling results. Start with small sections so that you don't have to pass the heating tools multiple times over your hair.

4. Do hydrate and nourish your hair: After styling, it is extremely essential to restore your hair's moisture levels. Use the TRESemme hair mask for a deep conditioning and hair repair experience that intensely hydrates and nourishes your hair for a smooth, silky, and healthy hair appearance that lasts for days.

1. Don't skip heat protectant: If you skip heat-protectant products, you are making your hair more vulnerable to heat damage, breakage, and other irreversible hair problems that take away the healthy shine and glow of your beautiful locks. Heat protectants like TRESemme Gloss Ultimate Hair Serum help minimise the impact of high temperatures, leaving a glossy smooth finish look. Hence, this step is simply non-negotiable in your hair care routine.

2. Don’t style your wet hair: Many people often tend to style wet hair in order to save time or are simply unaware of the consequences of styling wet hair. When your hair is wet it is more fragile and susceptible to damage and breakage. Always style your hair with heat tools only when they are completely dry.

3. Don’t forget to clean your tools: One of the most common mistakes that most people make is forgetting to clean their styling tools. Hair products like serums, sprays, and oils can lead to buildups, which reduces the efficacy of the heat tools. Additionally, using uncleaned tools can transfer the existing germs or build back on your hair, causing dullness and other hair problems.

4. Don’t overuse: Frequent or excessive use of heat tools can cause more serious damage to hair than you can imagine. Try to limit your heat styling to only once a week, giving your hair time to recover. If possible opt for heat-less styles that give you a natural texture without damaging your hair.

Now, that you are aware of the Do's and Don'ts of heat styling, it is safe to say that protecting your hair from heat damage is vital to maintaining its health and vitality. TRESemme Hair Serums are formulated with the goodness of powerful and nourishing ingredients like Argan Oil, Keratin Protein, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Macadamia Oil, and Vitamin E that offer heat protection of up to 230℃ along with preserving the shine and moisture of your hair.

By adopting good heat styling habits, you can keep your hair healthy, shiny, and lustrous all the time. Use TRESemme Keratin Smooth Serum if you want to achieve silky smooth hair and TRESemme Gloss Ultimate Hair Serum if you want to style and nourish your hair with the goodness of three powerful oils.