During our modern lifestyles and busy days, maintaining a healthy and uncomplicated hair care routine can be quite a challenge. Of all the steps we try to follow in our daily hair care, do we really remember or understand the importance of applying a heat protectant before using a hot styling tool?
Best Heat Protectants for Healthy Hair and How to Use Them
I bet you've skipped or forgotten this step before, we all have, and I'm here today to explain why you shouldn't skip this essential step before using your styling tools.
I like to compare heat protection to sunglasses, an essential accessory on a sunny day!
Just as our sunglasses are designed to protect our eyes, heat protectants are formulated to minimize the damage caused by the heat. They do this by creating a layer of protection between the hot tool and the hair, which reduces and evenly distributes heat exposure and reduces the amount of water/moisture that evaporates from the hair during the process.