Tweaking Your Heat Regimen

You pick up your blow dryer, switch it on and…zap! You’ve just evaporated the moisture in your hair and raised its temperature to 80˚C—which means your hair cuticles will crack like dry skin. Whether blow drying, curling or flat ironing, overuse of direct heat will take a toll on our hair.

Although one of the advantages of African-American hair is that we’re able to wear diverse styles, when it comes to heat application many of us are rightly concerned about heat damage. This is especially true for relaxed hair, which has already been weakened by the chemical straightening process.

So how do we limit our heat or even maintain a no-heat regimen? For starters, there are alternatives to certain heat styles. Instead of using a curling iron, you could try a roller set. Heat minimalists also wrap their hair to avoid daily heat straightening. Do you want to rock perfect waves? Try a braidout or twistout. And of course, the all-mighty bun is a simple hairstyle that can be instantly glammed up with a trendy hair clip. Whichever you choose, remember you’re still going to need a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, like Butterfly Beauté’s Peppermint Daydream Shampoo and Conditioner, to keep your hair hydrated and healthy.

If your lifestyle or personal grooming choice requires using more direct heat, be safe about it! There are plenty of heat protectant sprays and serums available to create a barrier between your strands and the heat to minimize damage.  Try not to turn up the heat settings on your tools to the highest number, and always remember that crackling and sizzling is bad sign and your hair is in trouble. If you use heat one week, try skipping the next so that you’re not using heat too often.

The key to beautiful and shiny hair is a combination of healthy practices and quality products. Heat tools can be used to create different styles from sleek to wavy, but can have its drawbacks if we’re not careful. Whether you go no-heat for a few weeks, a few months, or for a lifetime, these techniques should always be available in your arsenal on your hair journey.

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