I use my flat iron A LOT, which means there are sections of my hair that are really damaged. I couldn't understand why until Andrew Caruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa, offered these tips - and tip number 3? Has anyone else been doing it wrong this whole time like me??
After reading these tips, check out the video at the bottom which demonstrates them. I literally had an a-ha moment.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Flat Ironing
1. Product – Many products have too much moisture, which causes hair to actually cook, leaving hair sticky and damaged. Use a product specifically designed for use with thermal tools that has the correct amount of moisture, protects hair from heat and adds shine and smoothness. Try Redken iron shape 11 thermal holding spray.
2. Size of the Section – If sections are too large, only the outside edges of the section get heated and the inside hair is not affected. It requires multiple passes over the same section to straighten all the hair, which causes damage on the outer edges that are getting overheated. Use smaller sections that require only one pass with the iron, it will speed up the entire process.
3. Angle of Section – Horizontal sections tend to leave hair very flat and dated looking. Use diagonal sections, after the hair falls it will be smooth and polished, yet still have movement and bend.
4. Feeding the Iron – Flat irons seal hair, they don’t straighten it. Using a comb to smooth hair before it’s ironed is what creates the flat surface. Use the fine teeth of a Sam Villa Signature Series Short Cutting Comb to straighten and feed hair into a Sam Villa Signature Series Sleekr Professional Flat Iron 1" to ensure that the iron locks in a smooth polished finish.
DON’T get caught with flat dull hair; DO use the right product, section and comb for super smooth healthy hair with lots of movement.
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"Over-processed hair: What can be done for hair that is now fragile and seems to have a lot of breakage due to bleaching and coloring for so long?"Sam answers: For really fragile hair that needs extra strength, use a product that replenishes protein like Redken Extreme Hair Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner. Then apply Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Distressed Hair Treatment on a daily basis, while once a week applying Redken Extreme Builder Plus fortifying rinse-out hair mask. Extreme is a top seller because it delivers protein to the core of the hair fiber to restore strength and prevent breakage.
Oils like Redken Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine and Redken All Soft Argan-6 are also great for maintaining softness and shine. Place a couple drops in your hands and rub briskly to warm up the oil when applying for even application. Apply from mid shaft to ends on damp hair as a pre-styler, treatment and/or heat protectant. Add to mid shaft and ends after styling for extra luster, polished texture, conditioning and frizz control. Tip:Stay away from the scalp area unless the scalp is very dry and in need of treatment.
Always use Redken Iron Shape 11 to protect and preserve color when using thermal tools and always use the color treated setting on heat appliances to minimize the amount of heat applied to hair. The Sam Villa Sleekr® iron protects the integrity of hair with Targeted Temperature Technology that ensures consistent temperatures for specific hair types. Temperatures are represented by LEDS so you always know your working temperature. LOW (Green) 375°F for fine hair, COLOR TREATED (Amber) 392°F and HIGH (Red) 410°F for resistant and virgin hair types.
Lastly, the integrity of fine, fragile hair can be compromised when cut with a razor, ask your hairstylist to use a blending shear for high lift, as this will reduce stress on the hair.
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I use my flat iron A LOT, which means there are sections of my hair that are really damaged. I couldn't understand why until Andrew Caruthers, Director of Education for Sam Villa, offered these tips - and tip number 3? Has anyone else been doing it wrong this whole time like me??
After reading these tips, check out the video at the bottom which demonstrates them. I literally had an a-ha moment.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Flat Ironing
1. Product – Many products have too much moisture, which causes hair to actually cook, leaving hair sticky and damaged. Use a product specifically designed for use with thermal tools that has the correct amount of moisture, protects hair from heat and adds shine and smoothness. Try Redken iron shape 11 thermal holding spray.
