Do you let heat protectant dry before straightening?

You should always let the heat protectant fully dry before straightening your hair and starting on your next step.

You will damage the hair follicles when you straighten your hair with wetness in it. This can cause issues with your curl pattern and leave you vulnerable to scalp irritation & hair breakage.

Also, give your hair time to fully absorb the silicone formula in the heat protectant because it protects your hair from heat

Please. Today, I want women everywhere to remember something for the rest of their lives.

You shouldn’t straighten your hair until it’s fully dry.

How long does it take for heat protectant to dry?

The heat protectant is liquid and you should leave it alone for at-least four hours until it is dry, just as any liquid product.

You think that you can iron your hair while it’s wet? That’s not as easy as you may think!

I repeat: Let the heat protectant finish drying before you straighten

It doesn’t matter if it’s wet because you just finished washing it or if it’s damp after applying a hair product.

Most people assume the iron straightens their hair and leaves it looking healthy. This is not always the case, though! Sometimes your hair will be left dry and damaged by using it on a regular basis.

With the use of flat irons, people can now remove moisture from their hair easily with less hassles. As a result, the water droplets in between the hairs evaporate. Then, Your hair will go through a week or so of changes in terms of structure!

Of course, styling your hair as straight will take its toll. If you’re abusing this process with harsh blow dryers and unrealistic hair treatments on a regular basis, you may notice your hair becoming brittle & damaged.

That’s why the heat protectant is a fantastic invention!

But it must be used correctly. Otherwise, it can do more harm than good.

Heat protectant is a substance that works to prevent heat-related damages. It is a lot like the hair conditioner.

The product contains chemicals that evaporate when exposed to heat. It can be used by applying it before using heat styling tools and can help reduce hair damage caused by heated flat irons and rollers.

You should also consider another relevant piece of information.

THE HEAT PROTECTANT NEEDS TO DRY BEFORE STRAIGHTENING

It has to be completely one hundred percent dry.

So, now your hair is going to absorb heat protectant and act as a shield to prevent further damage.

Depending on how much you apply and how you do it, your hair may take anywhere from ten to twenty minutes to fully absorb the product

During the time you are wearing this product, you’ll notice that it hydrates your hair and doesn’t allow the water to escape.

If you want to get an idea for what this looks like, watch a Youtube video of someone’s reaction.

If you want to get the most out of your heat protectant, try applying it while it’s still wet. This will cause it to evaporate and maximize its effects.

Heat protectants are great for keeping your hair healthy, so the best thing to do is let the product dry before using heat styling tools. 

Once your hair dries, you can straighten it without further damage.

You must ensure that you use the iron on dry hair for best results.

Do you know why?

Wet hair gets damaged when you straighten it.

And what’s more, when you finish ironing your hair, it should be smooth and manageable within seconds.

Hair follicles can absorb moisture from the environment to save the water lost.

Curling your hair or straightening it before it dries is not a good idea. If you do this, you risk burning your hair and ruining the style.

The iron is an electrical product that should be away from moisture and water.

Have you ever seen irons near the washing areas in salon?

Of course, you haven’t.

Electricity is a really powerful element. It can cause serious problems if it comes in contact with water, especially water containing salts or chemicals.

If electricity and water are mixed together, there’s a good chance you’ll end up with serious electrical wiring issues – or worse!

That’s why always remember to let that heat protectant air dry before you straightening your hair. 

Next, I recommend you use a flat iron when the heat protector is dry. Also, to learn how to make the most out of your flat iron and styler’s ability to glide across hair and protect it from heat damage, here are some useful tutorials.

HOW TO IRON YOUR HAIR AFTER APPLYING A HEAT PROTECTANT

Did you wait for the heat protectant to air dry before proceeding?

That’s perfect! You can now iron your hair.

• The best way to split your hair is to divide it into four sections, from the root all the way up to nearest part of the ear, and save that haircut with an elastic.
• Release one of the sections and separate a wide strand.
• With careful attention, slowly glide the flat iron over your hair before moving onto the next strand. Repeat 6-7 times on each individual strand.
• Repeat on all of the different sections.
• When you’re done flat ironing your hair, apply a few drops of coconut oil to your hair for hydration.

CONCLUSIONS

Now you know that it is better to wait for your heat protectant to air dry before straightening

This way, your hair will absorb the heat protectant like a shield against heat aggression.

If you want to get the crisp look that flat irons give, be sure to wait for it to dry & then heat it up before you begin. If you do not do this, you run the risk of burning your hair.