According to "The Science of Hair Care," heated styling elements, including flat irons, damage hair by burning the cuticle of the hair, resulting in dull, frizzy hair. If your hair has been damaged by a flat iron, you can repair the damage and acquire shiny, manageable hair. According to "Hair and Hair Care," daily care is required to successfully repair damaged hair and avoid further trauma to the hair.
Step 1
Apply a protein mask, which can be purchased at a salon or beauty supply store, to your hair twice a week. According to "Hair Care: An Illustrated Dermatologic Handbook," a protein mask is a deep conditioning protein-enhanced treatment that is useful for hydrating and nourishing hair that has been damaged from flat irons.
Step 2
Wash your hair a maximum of four times a week. According to "Hair and Hair Care," washing hair damaged by a heated styling element can further dry out the hair, leaving it looking frizzy.
Step 3
Apply a leave in conditioner to your hair daily. According to "The Science of Hair Care," a leave in conditioner will hydrate and nourish your damaged hair.
Step 4
Avoid heated styling elements, including flat irons, curling irons and blow dryers. According to "Hair Care: An Illustrated Dermatologic Handbook," heated styling elements can further damage hair that has already been damaged by a flat iron, leading to frizzy hair and breakage.
Things You'll Need
- Protein mask
- Leave in conditioner
References
- "The Science of Hair Care"; Claude Bouillon and John Wilkinson; 2005
- "Hair and Hair Care"; Dale H. Johnson; 1997
- "Hair Care: An Illustrated Dermatologic Handbook"; Zoe Diana Draelos; 2004
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