Heat protectant is an often-overlooked yet essential tool to have in your haircare arsenal. Even if you have bone-straight hair, it's still important to protect it from the elements, heat-styling tools, and the damage that they cause.
According to Marie Claire, a helpful tip to remember while using a heat protectant is that although it offers protection during the application, that doesn't mean it's long-lasting. Just because you used it on Sunday morning to straighten your hair doesn't mean you don't have to re-apply it on Monday morning for another session.
Also, all those intricate hairstyles may be gorgeous, but you want to minimize the amount of heat you use on your hair. Heat protectant goes a long way in protecting your strands, but it doesn't go all the way. Too much heat even with protection can result in damage. Limit your use of heat tools to twice a week at most.
