Can a curling iron or flat iron damage my hair?

Yes it can damage your hair. Curling iron, flat irons can damage your hair and make it look dull and dry. Just think of touching your hot coffee mug's surface.

That alone could hurt you a little right? What more of applying 200-400+ degrees Fahrenheit directly on your hair? Even constant use of hair-dryers can damage your hair so what more a direct heat contact from using irons?

Aside from your hair becoming dry, here are other effects you will get from constant ironing... 1. Ironing strips-off your hair's natural shine by burning the wax covering of your hair. This wax is the one protecting your hair from pollution, etc... 2.

Heat can damage your hair's core fibers making them crack and break. This occurrence is more known as split ends.3. When your hair is burned, a peeling process may occur.

Note that this may be a permanent damage to your hair. I advice you not to use curling or straightening irons on a daily basis. Perhaps using them once in a while is okay but styling your hair everyday will be a torture.

Use hair conditioner everyday if necessary especially before and after you styled your hair. You can also have hot-oil treatment for your hair to keep it shiny and healthy looking. Home remedies like putting mayonnaise on your hair and leaving it for a while before shampooing would also help on keeping your hair shiny.

Yes, curling and flat irons can damage your hair (even blow dryers can). Excessive use can lead to hair dryness, weakness and breakage due to damage to the outer protective cuticle of hair strands (findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb6366/is...). However, us gals love our flat irons regardless, so we take steps to minimize hair damage: 1.

Use a good thermal shampoo and conditioner that will start protecting your hair before the flat iron even touches it. I can recommend Tresemme products.2. Remember only to iron your hair once the hair is completely dry.

Wet hair is more vulnerable to heat.3. If your flat iron has different heat settings, don't be tempted to use the highest setting just because your hair is thick or wavy. Test the iron carefully on a piece of brown paper at different settings ... if the iron browns the paper further, that setting may damage your hair.4.

During styling, use a thermal protection spray. The one I use is GHD Thermal Protector. It's great!5.

Try not to use your flat iron on your hair every day (tempting though it is!) 6. Use a good deep conditioning hair mask once a week. You can find more tips on how to avoid hair damage here: bukisa.com/articles/53764_how-to-prevent... http://www.howtodothings.com/fashion-personal-care/how-to-flat-iron-hair-without-causing-damage http://www.freebeautytips.org/protecting-hair.html Happy styling!Leesybee.

A few uses over the summer will not damage your hair. Constant every day use will. If your going to use it, use hair products that say will help repair or prevent damage.

There are also products that you can use with the straightener and curling iron to prevent damage to your hair.

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