| When using a curling iron it is important to | | | | help to regulate the temperature and reduce the |
| remember that they are an electrical appliance | | | | chance of damage but it will also help to prevent |
| and will get hot, there are some general safety | | | | split ends from forming. |
| tips and techniques that you should adopt to | | | | If you use the curling irons on a regular basis then |
| ensure that you do not get burnt. When you use | | | | keep in mind that applying direct heat to the hair |
| the curling iron let it heat up for several minutes | | | | can cause damage and you should use products |
| to the correct temperature and when applying to | | | | to prevent this. Many people who regularly use |
| your hair hold your fingers around the handle and | | | | them would add conditioning products to reduce |
| apply pressure on the moving part of the handle. | | | | the chances of getting heat damage. |
| When you use the curling iron be careful to lift the | | | | If you do not need to use a curling iron then |
| hair carefully between your fingers and then | | | | don't, give your hair a chance to recover and only |
| move the iron down the strands, do not leave it | | | | use them when necessary. Burning your hair or |
| on the hair for a great length of time else this will | | | | causing frizzy hair can happen over a period of |
| burn. As well as your hair you should also be | | | | time and if it does occur then the only real way |
| careful not too burn your neck, ears, fingers or | | | | to repair the hair is too cut off the burnt areas. |
| hands. Do not leave the curling iron plugged in for | | | | Remember as well especially in the summer your |
| longer than is recommended in the instruction | | | | hair can be exposed to much more heat and |
| guide and make sure that when you have finished | | | | there is a greater chance that you could burn the |
| using it unplug from the mains to allow it too cool | | | | hair not only from using the curling irons but from |
| down. | | | | the natural suns rays. |
| If you have any great fears about burning your | | | | The top advice that can be given to avoid burning |
| hair when using the curling iron then there are | | | | your hair when using your curling irons are to use |
| thermal protection products that can be bought. | | | | in moderation and apply rejuvenating products in |
| These come in the form of sprays. They are | | | | order to keep the moisture and the natural oils in |
| generally applied after washing and before the hair | | | | the hair. There is no reason as to why using |
| has dried. If you have more worries about burning | | | | curling irons in the correct way will cause damage |
| your hair then you can purchase curling irons that | | | | to your hair, always be careful and recognize the |
| have built in temperature controls, not only will this | | | | signs of damage. |