Most women have chosen at least once in their lives to apply heat to the hair, either to dry it, straighten it or obtain very pronounced waves, with the idea of dominating it to our liking, without paying attention to the damage we can do if we do not apply the thermoprotectors for the hair necessary to protect it from the heat given off by the irons.
Just as we apply sunscreen to the body when going to the beach to protect the skin from sunburn, in the same way you must protect the hair from the intense heat caused by the hair straighteners that get straighten or wavy it thanks to the 160-230 degrees it gives off.
With which, continuous uses of these utensils can cause dryness of the scalp, as well as breaking it completely. On the other hand, not only the use of straighteners can damage the hair, exposure to the sun or high temperatures in any circumstance can also damage it.
So, a thermal protector is recommended in daily use in high climates where you have to expose your hair to the sun, as it can also dry and break it.
Steps to make a home heat protector at home easy and fast
In the market there are many brands that have created different thermal protectors that offer to protect the hair from the atrocities caused by the irons.
Brands such as Kerastase, L’Oreal Paris, Revlon Professional, Schwarzkopf offer different types of thermoprotectors for hair according to the needs of each one, with components such as Cyclomethicone and Dimethicone that are specialized to protect.
Now, from home you can make a thermal protector with simple ingredients to apply it on the hair every time you are going to perform a procedure with heat that can damage it. Here are two options.
To make the first thermal protector you will need 1/2 cup of distilled water and 1/4 of avocado pulp to cook it over low heat for a few minutes, dissolve everything with the help of a spoon until a homogeneous mixture is formed, remove from heat and let cool before packaging it in a sprayer. You can add a few drops of coconut oil or resino.
Secondly, you will need water, sprigs of rosemary, coconut oil, organic balm and lemon juice to boil everything over low heat for about 20 minutes, at the end you must let cool and strain to separate the liquid that you will place in the atomizer.
Why is it advisable to use thermal protectors for hair?
The hair is composed of proteins such as keratin which is what gives strength and resistance to be elastic, but when applying heat, it is broken; The thermal protector acts by protecting the hair fiber so that high temperatures do not touch the keratin of the hair.
It also helps to maintain or provide shine to the hair thanks to the vitamins with which it is prepared, so that it can be combed easier by preventing the hair from becoming rough and opening the ends.
Then, you will no longer have to worry about your hair breaking, since the thermal protector will create a barrier to cover the hair so that when applying the heat, it does not impact it.
What are the types of heat protectors and how can I use them?
To apply the thermoprotectors on the hair it must be done evenly concentrating on the ends that are the most likely to open and be damaged, with the help of a comb you comb to distribute the product and then dry with a cotton cloth to remove a little moisture.
Do not use the towel to dry your body as you can create friction and frizz is uncontrollable even with the iron. On the other hand, there are several types of thermoprotectors for hair, but to choose the ideal you must know the needs of your hair and thus choose the ingredients that will help you.
Thermal spray protector
It is the most common, since it is very easy to apply especially in hair that has little volume, you just have to open small strands and atomize the product so that it soaks the hair.
Cream
The cream heat protector is more resistant when applied to dry hair as it molds the hair fiber to prevent damage and also frizzy.
In foam
For mixed or oily hair, it is ideal, since this is only recommended to use from middle to end, so you will not touch the roots and concentrate on preventing the ends from drying out.
How effective are hair thermal protectors?
The thermal protector works by reducing the damage caused by the heat to which the hair is exposed, but does not eliminate it completely, so there will always be the possibility that it will dry out little by little.
So, if you iron your hair constantly, the ideal would be to opt for hair surgery or some permanent straightening treatment, or complement the thermal protector with oils or repairing Serum.
If, on the other hand, you only apply heat from time to time, make sure you apply the protector in the correct way so that it is not damaged and you can continue to maintain healthy hair without breaks.
