November
6,
2009
How to Care for Your Hair
Don’t forget about your luscious locks – your hair needs just as much care as your face. Whether your hair is oily and unmanageable or frizzy and in need of highlights, our how to care for your hair guide is full of expert advice for all your follicle dilemmas.
- Long-Lasting Hairstyles
- Split Ends
- Oily Hair
- Hair Lightening
- Hair Cut Frequency
- Hair Loss
- Japanese Straightening
- Dry Hair
- Dull Hair
- Best Hair Colors
- Hair Growth
- Growing Out Your Bangs
- Curling Irons
- Frizzy Hair
- Long-Lasting Hair Colors
- Going Gray
- Shampooing Daily
- Wavy Hair
- Color-Treated Hair
- The Best Blow-Dry
- Removing Hair Color
- Dry Roots
- Update Your Hairstyle
- Hate Your Haircut?
Curling Irons
Question: What is the best curling iron to use that won't damage hair?
Answer: Look for irons that combine tourmaline technology with porcelain or ceramic design. Tourmaline is a natural crystal commonly used in hot irons and blow-dryers because of its negative ionic charge (which eliminates frizz and closes your hair cuticle) and infrared heat (which provides faster styling with less damage), while porcelain and ceramic irons distribute heat evenly on rods, meaning there are no “hot spots” that can burn hair and cause damage. Some good ones to try include T3 Bespoke Labs Medium Duality Iron (it works as a curling and straightening iron), Infiniti by Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron, and CHI Turbo Professional Ceramic Curling Iron.
Also, don’t forget to protect your hair before curling it. The idea is to put a barrier between your hair and direct heat, so any styling product or leave-in conditioner is better than nothing at all, but products like Matrix Iron Smoother, Nexxus Heat Protexx, and L’Oréal Nature’s Therapy Heat Control multitask by providing heat-damage protection and hold for your style.
Answer: Look for irons that combine tourmaline technology with porcelain or ceramic design. Tourmaline is a natural crystal commonly used in hot irons and blow-dryers because of its negative ionic charge (which eliminates frizz and closes your hair cuticle) and infrared heat (which provides faster styling with less damage), while porcelain and ceramic irons distribute heat evenly on rods, meaning there are no “hot spots” that can burn hair and cause damage. Some good ones to try include T3 Bespoke Labs Medium Duality Iron (it works as a curling and straightening iron), Infiniti by Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron, and CHI Turbo Professional Ceramic Curling Iron.
Also, don’t forget to protect your hair before curling it. The idea is to put a barrier between your hair and direct heat, so any styling product or leave-in conditioner is better than nothing at all, but products like Matrix Iron Smoother, Nexxus Heat Protexx, and L’Oréal Nature’s Therapy Heat Control multitask by providing heat-damage protection and hold for your style.
