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Flat Iron Hair & Possible Damage
Q: I have been happily nappy for a year and a half and am wondering just how long my hair has grown. If I get my hair
straightened at the salon with a real ceramic flat iron will my hair ever return to normal? Is it safe to flat iron hair at all?
Does heat cause the cuticles to open and then allow all of the moisture out? Are the cuticle damaged because they are scraped with
the flat iron while they are open? I would be mad at myself after growing so much healthy hair only to damage it and never get my
kinky curls back just for the sake of a one day style. If I do decide to look for someone to iron my hair out what standards,
techniques, tools, and refund policies should they possess? Thank you so very much for this service!
A: Flat irons of all types only straighten the hair by making a physical reshaping of the hair shaft. As soon as the hair is subjected
to moisture or warmth, its natural wave and texture will return.
And while it is true that the hair can be damaged by too frequent or improper heat styling, the
flat iron is designed to avoid overly roughing the cuticle layer of the hair. Instead the motion of the iron goes along the direction
of the cuticle scaling.
Your salon stylist is trained and practiced in using a flat iron to safely straighten your hair
and you should have no worries about having your hair professionally styled in this way. As soon as the hair is once again shampooed
and restyled in your normal manner, the hair should be back to its normal “natural” state.
If you go to any reputable salon – and these can be found by asking for referrals from friends
whose opinions you trust – you can ask the manager about the salons policies on their service. Most salons won’t do anything to risk
permanent damage to your hair without having you sign a waiver. And be sure to talk to the stylist directly to make sure he or she
understands your concerns and explains everything he or she is planning to do and why. Remember, you’re the one paying the money and
therefore you’re the one who has to be pleased with the results – and the service.
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