10 practical advice for those who want to style their hair at home and look like they left the salon

For some years now, to make your hair smoother, curlier or do different hairstyles, you no longer need to go to a hairdressing salon. We have a variety of appliances that can be used at home. But do we get the same results at home, without the supervision and expertise of a professional? Or do we just damage our hair?

Calm down, not all is lost! O incredible.club I brought expert tips for you to use thermal appliances such as flat iron, babyliss and others, without harming your hair and getting better results!

Did you know that drying your hair naturally can be more harmful than using a hairdryer? Studies suggest that this is due to the lengthy contact of the hair with moisture, as it can take up to two hours to dry naturally. However, the use of the dryer with a very high temperature also it can damage your hair. Since most dryers don’t have temperature regulation, it’s best to keep a distance of at least 15 centimeters and make continuous movements.

Still talking about the dryer, many people make the mistake of drying their hair as soon as they get out of the shower. The humidity that we mentioned before is only bad for the hair for a long time, if you use the dryer right after the shower it will take it away quickly, leaving the hair very dry. The ideal is to remove the excess with a towel and wait a little before turning on the dryer. If you’re in a real hurry, then use the dryer on cool rather than hot air.

This one is for anyone who has wavy or curly hair and likes to dry it with the diffuser. Some people use the diffuser only on the ends of the hair, or even close to the root. If you do this, the roots of your hair will remain damp and you won’t have much volume. The most efficient way is to place one strand at a time in the diffuser and take it close to the scalp, lifting the root. That way, you’ll have more volume from the root to the length of the locks!

The popular flat iron, used incorrectly, can leave the hair looking unwanted and even damaged. A common mistake is to leave the flat iron longer on the ends of the hair or at the roots, and then apply it to the rest of the hair. This leaves the hair with marks and exposes it to heat for a longer time, which can be burned or even broken. The ideal is to separate a strand, untangle it and pass the flat iron a finger away from the root and slide in a single movement, evenly, to the ends.

Speaking of flat irons, another very common mistake is the temperature, which cannot be too high or too low. Even if the model you have reaches 200ºC or more, be careful not to use it on your hair at a temperature higher than 180ºC, as you could burn or even break your strands in half. Those who use it at a very low temperature end up passing the device several times on the strand, which can cause the hair to dry and the frizz effect.

If your curling iron curls are falling apart faster than you’d like, maybe the reason is too much product. When you’ve just moisturized your hair or used products like conditioner, mask or leave-in, the hair gets heavier and the curls don’t last. Especially if your hair is very fine. The tip is: if you are going to use the babyliss, wash your hair only with shampoo. The thermal protector is also important, so as not to damage the wires.

Miracurl is a darling for those who enjoy curls, because it is reputed to form curls that last longer. Despite the name, it does not achieve this by miracle, but rather by its high temperature. That’s where the warning is worth it: frequent use can burn your hair and leave it brittle. It is advisable to always apply a thermal protector before using the device, but it would be best not to overuse it to maintain the integrity of your hair.

Great care is indicated for those who use the rotating brush, not necessarily with the device, but with the hair. It turns out that this brush can pull your hair if it’s tangled. Therefore, the ideal is to treat the hair frequently, keeping it hydrated, nourished and, consequently, stronger. This way the rotating brush will slide better through the hair, styling without the need for very high temperatures.

Throughout this text we have spoken several times about the importance of a thermal protector for reduce the damage done to your hair by using heat appliances. One study compared water-based and alcohol-based sunscreens to determine which one was less damaging to your hair. The conclusion is that both cause structural and chemical damage, but it is believed that those using ethanol as a solvent cause less structural damage than those using water.

Finally, we know that many people resort to flat irons and other devices after two or three days of washing their hair, to improve its appearance. This is a very common mistake that should be avoided. Nothing better to protect your hair from the heat than having it clean and well nourished. Using these devices on dirty, tangled hair can make it thinner, brittle, discolored, or translucent and with split ends. That is, wash, dry and detangle your hair well before using the appliances.

When using these thermal devices on the hair, especially when we are learning, we can cause real disasters in the look. If something like this has happened to you, let us know in the comments!