The other day, I was straightening my wet hair, and my friend said, “Isn’t that bad for your hair?” I wasn’t sure if she was right or not, so I decided to do some research.
However, have you ever wondered if it’s really okay to straighten your hair when wet? So, here’s if you want what experts say about straightening wet hair.
Let’s get started!
Using flat iron/ straightening comb is used to straighten the hair; however, they are wet or dry. So, the answer is you can straighten wet hair. But we do not suggest you do it because it damages the hair.
Let’s take a look at why we shouldn’t do it.
Here Why Shouldn’t Straighten Wet/ Damp Hair?
So here are the details: a straightener applies heat directly to the hair at high temperatures. So, when your hair is wet and most fragile, this can become a problem. Wet hair can quickly heat to scorching temperatures, burning and even breaking your hair.
Straightening damp hair can cause damage and scorching; you should not do this. However, there is a way to straighten the wet/ damp hair; you can use a protector on the hair to protect them from heat damage.
If you’re lucky, you won’t destroy your hair the first time. However, Persistent wet straightening, though, will inevitably damage your hair. This makes tresses harder to manage, producing more frizz and coarsening your hair’s texture.
This can nurture a vicious cycle, encouraging you to more frequently and aggressively straighten your hair, producing more and more damage over time.
While it’s not recommended, you can straighten damp hair if you are eager to save time.
Just remember that if your hair feels cold to the touch, is dripping, or looks darker than it is when it’s dry, it’s still too wet.
When you’re in a rush, styling your hair can seem like a hassle. The last thing you have time to do is blow-drying your mane, so do it first, then use the straightener.
What is the Right Way to Straighten Wet Hair?
So let’s discuss the original question in more detail: is it ok to straighten wet hair? As we have discussed, you can straighten wet hairs, but they can be damaged.
So, you should use the right method to straighten them, such as a heat protector, and apply hair serum on the hair to protect it from damage.
Hair Protector
As with any heat styling method, you should use a heat protector that can decrease heat damage. And it also helps you to straighten the hair while they are wet. So, there are several protectors, such as heat spray and natural oil.
You should also read. Is it ok to use oil before straightening hair? To know the details on using oil as a hair protector.
Blow Dryer and Round Brush
Use a blow dryer with a round brush to blow dry the strands. Place the round brush underneath the hair and wrap the hair around the brush. Turn on the blow-dryer and direct it to the top of the section. And then slowly move the blow-dryer further down the section.
And then, at the same time, pull the brush up away from your head. And repeat this process in each section. You can read more about how to blow-dry hair with a round brush.
Apply Hair Serum
While you have completed drying and straightening, apply the serum to the hair to finish the look. To keep your hair sleek, shining, and throughout your mane to tame fizz.
Add 1 to 2 drops of the serum in your palm and warm it between your hands for 5 seconds. Apply it to your hair from the end up to the middle of the strands. Avoid pulling through the hair, and be gentle while applying it.
So, to look at the benefits and use of hair serum, start reading about How to apply the serum to the hair and what are the benefits of it?
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