Isn't it really bad for your hair when you straighten it and you can see steam? (not a steam straightener)?

and right after i straighten it and touch my hair, it's so hot! i feel so sorry for my hair. is hair built to take heat in any way?Isn't it really bad for your hair when you straighten it and you can see steam? (not a steam straightener)?
i used to have this problem..


make sure your hair is COMPLETELY dry before you straighten it. When it is slightly wet[like if your in a hurry]it damages your hair so much more.And using a protective cream before you hair can protect your hair so it is less damaging,makes it smell good and can help you straighten faster.Isn't it really bad for your hair when you straighten it and you can see steam? (not a steam straightener)?
Water boils at 100 掳C. If a flat iron (or any heat device) is put on to wet hair, it boils the water inside the hair. The boiling water softens the keratin of the cortex; then the steam from the boiling water expands and forms tiny bubbles inside the hair. Eventually the hair breaks off, either at or somewhere near a bubble. The hair is thereby weakened, and may break.That's why you see the steam.Ways to prevent it is to let your hair dry 100%, apply a heat protector (you can find some at beauty supplies stores) then straighten it. If your hair wasn't wet when you saw the steam it's probably the flat iron,you may need to get a new one :)








hope this helped !!!
There are two answers to this question. I would know, because I work at a hair salon. If your hair is wet or even damp when you straighten it, you WILL see steam. That is extremely bad for your hair. A straightener is NOT supposed to double as a hair dryer. But, if you see steam after applying a straightening balm, a thermal protector, a glossy finisher, etc. and you see steam, it's not too bad at all, just the heat reacting with the product. I find that after seeing steam, hair actually turns out better. but remember, try not to use your straightener daily. Try to use it only 3-4 times a week at most.
you actually burning the cuticles on your hair which leads to breakage.





if this is a ceramic hair Straightener like the GHD its safer than the steel plated.


but still your straightener shouldn't be any hotter than 200c i know that sounds hot.


i use GHD at my salon and they ';steam'; some peoples hair it all depends if you have product in your hair as well.


a heat proof serum for your hair is great in protecting the hair.


so good luch and look after your hair.
thats not steam hon, thats smoke. that means your hair is starting to burn. turn you iron down a little and don't leave it in one spot to long. also, try giving your hair a break every few days, find a cute way to wear it unstraightened.
Well i don't recommend straightening


your hair after a shower that can have bad effects on it but if you use lots of conditioner especially on the tips


of your hair it should be fine.





xx Hollie xx
no, mine does it as well. but hair is like fingernails, it cant feel anything and neither can you.


the steam is cos your hair is cold and straightener is realy REALLY hot!






Might want to protect it with Mixed Chicks deep conditioner before you do the heat. You can use their leave-in on the ends, too before you iron. Good luck.
Thats just moisture from your hair. Trying spraying a hair product thats used for heat like tresemme has some stuff like that. It will help from damaging your hair if you straighten it a lot or everyday.
I do the same thing, but yes, it IS bad for your hair.


Buying a heat protector spray will make it a little safer.
no that means its working !!


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