Straight hair has long since become a fashionable way to wear the hair and for those blessed with curls, curling irons have become an inseparable new best friend. But of all those who religiously keep the curls and waves at bay how many take the adequate measures to care for their straightened tresses after repeatedly applying heat?

According to a survey carried out in several leading high street hair salons, the most frequent hair disaster is that of irreparable dry hair generally caused from over use of curling irons. As a result many clients are having no choice but to have their locks cut shorter than they might have wished and start over by re-growing healthy hair.

When opting to use curling irons you should be aware of how to use them and above all how to prepare your hair. Curling irons involve the use of heated plates being run down the length of the hair in order to achieve a straight look. You should know the type of hair you have and prepare it before hand with a good vitamin based conditioner. Using a good moisturising conditioner on a weekly basis is a good habit to get into if you are to straighten your hair almost every day.

Always test the temperature of curling irons before using on the hair and use small sections of hair at any one time. It is imperative that the hair is completely dry before straightening otherwise it is highly likely that it will singe. A good idea is to wash the hair the night before particularly if your time is relatively limited in the morning.

By taking these basic measures and caring for your hair there is no reason why straightened hair needs to become dry, brittle hair. It may take a little practice to perfect but in the long run it is far better to prevent damage than have to lose your desired length all for the sake of cutting corners and being lazy.