Everything you need to know about the hair straightener
Styling with a hair straightener
Almost every woman has one in her bathroom: a hair straightener. This magical hair tool that transforms a tousled head of hair into a beautiful, shiny style is your best friend during the busy holiday season! Visiting the hairdresser for every occasion in December is, first of all, quite expensive and, second, pretty time-consuming. And we all know that time is not on our side during this period.
The hair straightener
This is where our best friend, the hair straightener, comes in handy. With a hair straightener, you can create the loveliest hairstyles in no time at all. How great is that: creating your own hairstyle and saving money.
Back to basics. What is a hair straightener? A tool or pair of tongs used to reshape the texture of hair with the help of heat. With such a wide selection of hair straighteners, many women can’t see the wood for the trees and don’t know what to look for when buying and using a hair straightener. We want our customers to be happy with the results they get from their hair straightener. That’s why we’d like to share these golden tips with you. After reading our blog, you’ll know exactly how to get the most out of your hair straightener without damaging your hair.
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Is a hair straightener bad for your hair?
How often have we heard our sister, mom, or grandma shout that heat styling tools are damaging to hair? These tools have also evolved with the times. You can set them to the desired/required temperature, and nowadays there are also different materials that help prevent damage to the hair. And of course, if you straighten your hair every day. Or do it when your hair is wet. Then you can be sure your hair will be damaged. Never straighten your hair when it’s wet!
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7 tips for using a hair straightener
Prepare your hair properly
Prepare your hair properly before using a hair straightener. Wash it beforehand (washing your hair twice is even better). Use a nourishing conditioner such as amika the kure bond repair conditioner. Use a heat protectant that offers maximum protection from the heat of the hair straightener. Our beauties are especially fond of the CHI 44 Iron Guard Heat Protectant Spray. Finally, make sure to dry your hair thoroughly with a hair dryer while brushing it. Now that your hair is dry and protected, you can start straightening it.
Hydrate
This is the golden tip, according to hair expert John Beerens. If your hair is often exposed to hot styling tools, hydration is essential! Look for hair products packed with moisturizing ingredients. Think algae, argan oil and coconut oil. Have you heard of our new line from the brand L’Alga? L’Alga hair products are especially known for their moisturizing properties, thanks in part to the algae they contain. Your hair gets deeply hydrated without being weighed down!
How hot should a hair straightener be?
I think most women don’t know how hot to set their hair straightener for their hair type. Hair straighteners have quite a few settings. Your hair type determines the temperature you should use. Do you have curly or coarse hair? Then it’s best to set the hair straightener to a temperature of 180-230°C. But do you have color-treated, fine, or damaged hair? Keep it below 180°C! In every case, the lower the temperature, the better for your hair. If you’re not happy with the result, you can always turn up the temperature. This helps minimize heat stress on your hair!
Hair mask moments!
Occasionally applying a hair mask is a thing of the past. If your hair is regularly exposed to the heat of a hair straightener, make sure to treat, nourish, and restore it regularly with a hair mask. We recommend scheduling hair mask moments. That way, you’ll make sure you do it instead of waiting until you have time. Because you know what happens. You can also replace your conditioner with a hair mask. While the hair mask works its magic, you can brush your teeth, shave your legs, or tidy up the bathroom ;-). We have a wide selection of hair masks that help restore your hair to the fullest. L’Alga SeaCure, amika the kure intense bond repair mask and Organicals Abundance Mask Moringa are our current favorites!
Which plates should a hair straightener have?
The plates of a hair straightener can also affect the results after straightening. Here, too, it’s important to consider your hair type. If you have thick, long hair, wider plates are better. You’ll also finish straightening faster. If you have short or fine hair, choose a hair straightener with narrow plates. This lets you straighten your hair more precisely.
Hair oil bun before bed
We hardly ever think about it, but do you have any idea how old your hair ends are? And how many styling sessions they’ve had to endure? Our hair ends can easily be 2 or 3 years old. So it’s no surprise that they’re thinner and more fragile than the rest of your hair. John Beerens also recommends applying a nourishing/repairing hair oil to your ends in the evening. Then twist your hair into a bun and secure the ends with hairpins. Go to bed like this and wake up the next day with healthy, straightener-ready hair!
Trims
Get your hair trimmed regularly. As we said earlier, our ends are quite old and, compared to the rest of our hair, damaged/split. Regular trims help remove the “unhealthy” part of your hair, leaving you with a healthy head of hair. We recommend trimming your hair at least every six weeks. This also prevents split ends, making your hair easier to straighten and helping it look healthier. If you want to cut off as little length as possible, consider purchasing the Beehive Cosmetics SOS Split Ends Serum . This is an intensive repairing serum specially developed for dry, damaged, porous, and brittle ends, so you can keep your beautiful, long, healthy hair!
The best products for straightening
Want to make sure you have the best hair products at home for straightening with a hair straightener? Here’s a list of products that protect and restore your hair. After all, good preparation is half the battle!
JAYJO Stay Safe Heat Protection Spray. Protects hair from heat up to 230°C and helps prevent damage and breakage caused by heat styling. The lightweight formula, enriched with organic argan oil, helps keep hair hydrated and gives it a beautiful, healthy shine without weighing it down. Ideal for preparing your hair for blow-dryers, hair straighteners, and curling irons.
L’Alga SeaCure Hair Mask. The L’Alga SeaCure Hair Mask with AlgaNord 5 ™ biotechnology complex balances the scalp, strengthens the inner strength of each strand, and rebuilds every fiber. The bio-protective complex - including biotin and niacinamide - repairs damage by penetrating the hair to strengthen it from within, deeply nourish it, and make it stronger. L’Alga products are made with algae and pure, natural ingredients for healthy, radiant hair!
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil. If you plan to sleep with your hair in an oil bun, we recommend this lovely Olaplex No.7. Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil is a repairing hair oil that reduces frizz. In addition to its repairing benefits, the hair oil strengthens your hair and leaves it with a high shine without weighing down your locks or leaving residue. Another great benefit is that this oil also protects against heat and UV rays. It’s not just any oil, but an innovative discovery that delivers amazing results!
amika dream routine overnight hydration treatment. Offers intense hydration overnight. Go to bed with this overnight mask and wake up with hair that’s up to 3 times more hydrated. This silicone-free treatment works while you sleep and is infused with hyaluronic acid to hydrate your hair for up to 72 hours, leaving it up to 3 times more hydrated in the morning.
Beehive Cosmetics SOS Split Ends Serum. This is an intensive repairing serum specially developed for dry, damaged, porous, and brittle ends. The lightweight, non-greasy formula helps visibly repair and protect split ends, while leaving hair instantly smoother, softer, and shinier.
Which hair straightener?
Now that your hair is completely straightener-ready, you’ll want to make sure you’re using the best hair straightener. As mentioned earlier, the quality of your hair straightener is also very important. Here are our three favorite hair straighteners for you. That way, you can be sure you have the best hair straightener for your hair.
CHI G3 Blush Ceramic & Titanium Hair Straightener by John Beerens
Besides being a beautiful hair straightener, it’s also very high quality. Almost all CHI fans praise the quality of this hair tool and say that a CHI hair straightener lasts for years. What’s great about this straightener is that its plates are not only ceramic, but also infused with titanium. This combination of materials offers maximum protection for your hair. The CHI G3 Blush Ceramic & Titanium Hair Straightener by John Beerens also produces negative ions. This helps seal the hair cuticles, reducing frizz and static. Its floating plates also make it easy to create curls or waves with the CHI G3. No wonder this hair straightener is an absolute favorite!
- Heat-up time: 40 seconds
- Temperature shown on display
- Ceramic plates infused with titanium
- Cord length: 3 meters
Want to make sure your hair is completely straightener-ready so you can get the most out of your hair straightener? Browse our range of heat protectants and nourishing/repairing hair products, so your locks still look perfect despite the heat! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in a comment below.
