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Hair is a remarkably tough material. It can stand up to considerable abuse, but over time this can wreak havoc with its natural properties. In particular, its porosity can be badly affected, so that it breaks easily and cannot be styled satisfactorily.

On the other hand, we can recognise hair that is in good condition. It shines, it is easy to manage - it just looks good. Even though the hair shaft is technically ‘dead’, in that its cells are no longer dividing, we may describe it as ‘healthy’. So why can its properties change so much that the hair loses this ‘healthy’ appearance?

Sometimes this may be due to a medical condition such as poor nutrition: starvation or anaemia due to a lack of protein in the diet can damage the hair. In famine conditions, some people’s hair changes as it grows from black to gingery-red if they cannot get enough protein.

To achieve a sleek, straight hair the fast way, a straightening iron is used. But everyday use can cause too much damage in the hair that will be difficult to repair in the future.
To prevent damage caused by straightening iron, it is advisable not to use them everyday. Lessening and reducing the heat applied to the hair will greatly minimize the effects and damages.
Straightening irons sold in the market today usually have a heat control that will let you control the amount of heat to style your hair with.
Use hair products that will protect your hair from the damages caused by a straightening iron. Let yourself get used to using a vitamin enriched hair product before using the iron.