Whether going to a party or a casual meeting, we all style our hair. Heat tools are very useful for making hairstyles, but do you know that they do more harm than good to the hair? Artificial heat damages the hair, due to which the hair not only starts falling but also reduces its shine.

Celebrity Dermatologist DrChitraAnand shares skin and hair-related information on social media. In one of his posts, she explained how to protect hair from heat damage. Let us know from them how to protect hair from heat damage.

Use a heat-protectant serum

ChitraAnand told that heat-protectant serum should be used to protect hair from heat damage. The heat-protectant serum works to protect hair from damage caused by curlers, straighteners and blow dryers. It is used before styling the hair.

How does this serum work?

It works to lock the moisture in the hair. Especially, if your hair is bleached or curled, you must use it before using styling products.

When and how to use it?

This serum should be used on wet hair. Apply a little serum on the fingertip and then apply it thoroughly on the hair. Keep in mind that the serum is not to be applied to the scalp. Now comb the hair, so that the serum gets applied all over the hair. Only then use a straightener or curler.

How to buy the right heat-protectant serum?

  • Before buying a serum, know what your hair type is. Only then buy a heat protectant serum. Also, don't forget to read the information on the label.
  • If you have coloured hair, then you should use a serum that does not lighten the colour of your hair.
  • Also, keep in mind what kind of serum you have to take. That is a serum with a lightweight or non-greasy formula.
  • You should buy a keratin serum like Amino Acids. Keratin is a protein found in hair, which protects as well as nourishes your hair.

Keep these things in mind

  • Keep styling tools below 350 degrees to avoid hair damage.
  • Try to style your hair only once a week. Doing this will not damage your hair.
  • Apart from serum, you can also use aloe vera gel before styling your hair. This will also work to protect your hair from damage.
  • If you want that your hair not to get damaged even after using tools, then follow the right hair care routine. That is, you should use things like oil, a hair pack and serum in your hair. Do get your hair spa done too. This treatment also helps in keeping your hair healthy.
  • You will also find heat protection sprays in the market. You can use it on your hair. It also works like a serum.

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