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Broken, brittle and dry hair were just some of the side effects of the early hair straighteners. This could be the reason why in the’80s it was all about crimped hair, as this was less harmful. Straighteners didn’t come on the scene until the technology was good enough, in the’90s, and girls wouldn’t get burnt scalps after using their Mothers ironing board and iron to achieve the straight look.

Hair straightening technology was very poor to begin with and hair would have to have many minutes of treatments before it was anywhere near manageable and straight. Again, with the prolonged heat, this caused dry, brittle and damaged hair and not the desired effects of styled and shiny hair.

Nowadays, technology has moved on. Hair straighteners now possess the technology that supposedly styles hair without the heat damage, but this comes with a hefty price tag.

This technology is ceramic heating elements, which are a lot more effective than any other irons as it reaches high temperatures very quickly. High temperatures mean the hydrogen bonds in the hair will be broken quicker (the bond that makes the hair curly), and the quicker the desired hair style will be obtained. Many hair straighteners brands say they use ionic and infra red technology which claims to seal in the moisture and natural oils of the hair. Therefore, being good for your hair.

Depending on your own hair type is the best way to decide if hair straighteners will be damaging your hair. Those who are at risk of damage are people with very wavy and thick hair. These people will need to spend more time applying the hair straighteners to break down the hydrogen bonds, therefore increasing the risk of heat damage. Information suggests to use straighteners as least as possible, reducing the risk of heat damage.

If you simple have to use straighteners everyday, then many companies have started selling heat protection sprays, that claims to add a protective layer to your hair and reduce the risk of damage. There is no proof to suggest these sprays work and will come down to your own personal preferences on whether they are value for money or a waste of money.

There are some tips you should follow to minimize the risk of your hair being damaged.

Invest in a good pair of straighteners. Yes they can be expensive, but the cheaper ones will leave your hair less than desirable. Make sure they are ceramic and use the Internet to read reviews.

Only use your hair straighteners on special occasions

Try different heat protection sprays.

You will have no problems in getting the healthy, styled hair your require if you follow the tips above.

Want to find out more about hair straighteners, then visit Jo Northwood’s site on how to choose the best ceramic ghd for your needs.