Here’s how to use hair styling tools without damaging your tresses

 

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Never on wet hair

According to the expert, any kind of hair styling should be done on dry hair. “When using a dryer, do it on a cool setting so that there is no frizz and stay five inches away from roots, and then start styling,” she suggested.

Use heat protectant

The excessive heat from these styling tools can be harmful to the health of your hair. As such, “don’t even think about using hair styling tools without using a heat protectant,” Dr Waraich said.

Use a heat protectant before styling your hair (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Stay away from roots

Explaining that hair growth occurs at the roots and not at the ends, she asked to protect your hair roots from damage. “Keep a distance of 5-6 inches from roots (if possible more) whether you are blow drying or using any hair styling tool,” the dermatologist said.

Tool settings

To use as minimal heat as possible, the expert suggested using a cool setting whenever possible. “When using heat, keep it at medium temperature and not more than 5 seconds for one section, followed by cool air blow of 10 seconds.”

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