How bad can a flat iron damage your hair?

14 Comments

1. **Eliana's Momma** says:

   March 13, 2010 at 1:10 am

   Regular” straightening is still damaging but doesn’t involve chemicals but involves alot of heat that is repeatedly put to the hair shaft. This dries the hair out over time depending on how often you do it determines how fast your hair dries out. The more you do it, the worse you hair will become. Hair needs to have a moisture lvl of .8% and it will start breaking and becomes damaged if it falls to lvl .2% which is done by straightening (regular,chemical), perming, dying, bleaching, stripping, etc. Straightening causes split ends on the hair which can creep up the hair shaft if not removed by trimming promptly and the drier your hair is, the worst the splits will become and they will cause alot of breakage if they are left alone. You should use heat protectant before ironing however if you iron your hair on a regular basis, this is really not going to save your hair. Hair has to have “rest” days where you don’t do anything to it and don’t put any product beside a leavein conditioner in it. This has to be done for the hair to repair itself and the more you do it the better your hair will become. A very good moisturizing coniditioner is needed also. I personally like Pantene’s 5min strengthening treatment which I use everyday as my regular conditioner. Biolage is also good. Moisturization is the number one thing that is important and found in all healthy hair. Natural essential oils such as grapeseed, olive,coconut, and jojoba and lavendar are all great on the hair and are very moisturizing to the hair. In order for your hair to get the best benefit though your hair must be clean(no product), and dry. This way there is no barrier on the hair shaft to shield moisture from getting in and also so that the hair is not already saturated with water. Hair products can build up on the hair and block your natural oils from getting into your hair so try to use only a little bit of hair product if at all possible and if you do use them, then wash your hair everyday. You have to remove the build up to allow moisture to get in. Your own oils will help , along with conditioner and the described essential oils. They all help remedy dry damaged hair. I have been washing my hair practically everyday all my life. I am 23. I do everything I just explained to you. My hair is very long and very healthy. It has been for over 10 years. I am not boasting or anything just trying to let you know that you can wash your hair everyday and still have it healthy. You just have to know that conditioning/oils are so important. You need to get about 1/2in trim every 3/4 months consistently to remove splits. This is average however since you iron your hair more, you may have to watch your ends and as you see them multiply get a trim promptly. Do not just let them go, you will regret it. Also use a widetooth comb when combing your hair, it is gentler on your hair and causes very little breakage if done with detangler on the hair. A brush causes damage, plain and simple. A multivitamin everyday can also help in giving your hair nutrients it needs beyond moisture. Also drink plenty of water and have a good diet. This is essential also for healthy hair. Try to lower your usage of hottools including blow drying, dying, bleaching etc. I think this is all I can explain. Best of luck! =))

   BTW…Regular straightening will not make your hair fall out. Only chemically treated hair reacts this way if it is treated alot or the hair is very sensitive, it can happen sooner. The root and scalp are affected by the chemicals and weakens the hair and over time the hair can just literally fall out.
2. Chantelle says:

   March 13, 2010 at 2:10 am

   using any product like perms dye flat iron or blow dryer can cause damage. smart to use protectant before using flat iron i would recomend you use a conditioner and to keep your ends trimmed if you arent using it everyday then you wont see hair falling out right away but yes it frys or damages your hair try using the least number of heat on it the lowest number on your flat iron and using alot of moisterizing shampoo conditioner creme and to keep up with getting your ends trimmed
3. mary kay says:

   March 13, 2010 at 2:46 am

   using a flat iron on your hair can really damage the ends of your hair. it wont fall out or anything but there are products you can use on your hair before you flat iron it to protect it from damages. or if your hair is already damaged then there is shampoo and conditioner that can help repair your hair like dove products. but whoever told u that your hair would fall out is lying its not going anywhere. and basically to keep it from becoming dry just condition it every other day and u will be fine
4. harvasser schmell says:

   March 17, 2010 at 7:02 pm

   you basterd the=ats iron man 1
5. cagler says:

   March 20, 2010 at 4:49 pm

   wow you got problems bro
6. romais mcclee says:

   April 2, 2010 at 9:30 pm

   It is on the one I have
7. muhd says:

   April 6, 2010 at 11:58 am

   I’m know I’m late to the party MC, but I’m loving this. What Glen said. Oh, and RAWR.
8. wixforiana says:

   April 8, 2010 at 2:10 am

   “Oysa karışık kasetten daha romantik bir şey bence gelmedi 80 çocuklarının başına” güzel günlerdi be (;
9. matle bought says:

   April 13, 2010 at 3:30 am

   they look more handsome every time I see them tell him happy birthday and tell him I really love his hair style. its awesome