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