Many of us with unruly, coarse, dry hair work tirelessly to make our locks straighter and shinier. But how can you get the results you want without damaging your hair? Especially if your hair is thinning, the last thing you want to do is damage it, right ladies?
So, which is worse for your hair – blow-drying or flat ironing? Here’s the scoop:
Blow Dryer
Blow-drying your own hair can be tough. I know this well. It requires using both arms (which get tired!) and involves some practice and skill. Plus, it can take a long time! That said,make time for tutorials on the weekend, because this method is definitely worth mastering. Blow-drying your hair straight can give your body and soft, natural style that a flat-iron can’t, and with a good heat protection serum, your hair should be able to stand up to the constant exposure to hot air. As BeyondJane.com explains “a blow dryer is a device that is meant for everyday use, whereas a flat iron is best to reserve for special circumstances.”
Flat Iron
Nothing gets your hair straighter than a straightening iron. A good iron will smooth the kinks out of any head of hair, leaving shiny, sleep locks behind. Plus, hair is more likely to stay straight throughout the day than when it’s treated with a blow-dryer, but at what cost? Many experts agree that flat irons are more damaging to hair than blow-dryers because they expose hair to more direct, intense heat. Think of it as dancing around the fire…versus jumping right in. Not the most sustainable practice, but your hair goes look good when you’re through.
And the winner is…
The blow-out. All in all, the method that’s going to preserve your healthy hair is the method that’s going to keep you looking beautiful for longer (considering that no daily heat styling method is exactly great for your hair). Plus, it’s not necessarily the case that you can’t achieve pin-straight perfection using this means. Keep practicing for that salon-quality appearance you desire, but please do try to give your hair a break now and then!
And please remember that anytime you’re styling your hair with heat, you MUST use a heat protectant. It will help protect your hair from damage!
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