For the highest protection against heat damage, use an oil based product.
It will form a truly protective barrier on the surface of your hair without creating an even hotter and potentially damaging environment. Apply a small amount of styling oil to each section as you go along, as opposed to applying a lot of product to your entire head. This will ensure that every strand is protected.
You should also be certain that your hair is completely dry before you use any heated styling tools.
When you clamp down or close your flat or curling iron, you shouldn't hear any sizzling, hissing or crackling: If you do hear any such noise, that's the excess moisture AND your hair BOILING.
If you're going to blow your hair straight, it's safest and most effective to work in small sections, applying a small amount of oil to each section before you begin. If you try to dry sections that are too large, the hairs on the outside of each section will get fried before the hairs on the inside have a chance to dry.
Absorb as much water as you can with your towel before you begin.
You should use the lowest temperature setting on your blow dryer and always keep the nozzle about six inches away from your hair to minimize the amount of heat you're subjecting your tresses to. It will take a little bit longer to dry your hair, but it's definitely less damaging.
Finally, try to position yourself in a way that allows you to direct the flow of air down at the hair.
This will encourage the cuticle to lie flat and make the surface of each hair appear shinier. If your blow dryer has a "cold" blast button, use it on your entire head after your hair is completely dry: This will further seal the cuticle of the hair.
Products with silicone(s) will provide protection from heat, but they can be VERY difficult to rinse out if you use too much. If you're going to use a silicone serum, do so in moderation, so that you won't need a lot of shampoo when it's time to cleanse.
Of course, air drying is always the safest method, but if you need to dry your hair in a hurry, take precautions to protect your hair from heat and deep condition every week!
If you are going to style your hair with heat and you need to protect it, or if you already have and need to rejuvenate it, then a Hot Oil and Deep Conditioning Treatment is absolutely ESSENTIAL.
If you've never done a hot oil treatment, you're in for a truly wonderful experience that will soon become a welcome part of your healthy hair care regimen! This hot oil treatment works wonderfully on ALL hair types. It will help protect your hair from heat styling and blow drying. It restores moisture and replenishes the hair with essential nutrients. Don't wait until your hair is already damaged.
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