5 Mistakes That Damage Your Hair While Styling

Most heat damage comes from a handful of repeated mistakes.

Styling wet hair

Water inside the hair shaft boils and cracks the cuticle. Always dry to at least 80% first.

Skipping heat protection

A protectant spray is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your hair.

Going over the same section repeatedly

One slow pass beats five fast ones.

Maximum heat by default

Start at 160°C and only raise it if the style is not holding.

Never cleaning the plates

Product build-up drags on the hair and creates hot spots.