Heat styling is a crucial part of salon treatments. From sleek straight styles to bouncy and volumized curls, heat styling is a staple in the professional salon industry. The use of multiple heat appliances such as professional hair straighteners, hair curlers, blow dryers, hair wavers and more - all transform hair instantly with the use of heat they emit. However, it is extremely crucial to also understand and practice the right techniques to ensure they do not strip away moisture or weaken the strands of your clients’ hair. Keep reading to find how.
Choosing the Right Heat Styling Tools
Modern professional salon tools are designed with advanced technology. This helps achieve smooth and effective results along with offering the chances to prevent any risk of hair damage. Hence, investing in quality salon appliances is crucial and here’s a list of the key technologies in Vega professional salon tools:
Hair Straighteners
· Titanium plates like that of Pro-Shyne Slim Titanium Hair Straightener that maintains consistent heat temperature throughout styling. This material of hair straightener without damage and smoother material is also durable and long-lasting along with being resistant to corrosion and perfect for chemical treatments as well.
· Ceramic plates that evenly distribute heat, reducing any chances of hot spots and delivering only smooth and shiny results.
Hair Curlers and Hair Crimpers
- Ceramic curling barrels and crimper plates that offer quick and even heating to achieve gorgeous curls and textures in a single wrap.
- Consider the right size of barrel as per the hair type and curls required - larger barrel for looser waves with less time spent wrapping hair.
Professional Hair Dryers
· Always invest in a professional hair dryer that comes with additional attachments like nozzles and diffusers. These attachments help cater to different hair textures and minimize hair drying time – Nozzle for fine & straight hair and diffuser for curly and wavy hair.
· Use the hair dryer with cool shot to protect hair while styling as it releases a burst of cool air that is perfect to lock styles in place while sealing the cuticle without any heat.
Hot Brushes & Rollers
· The use of Vega Professional Hot Curl Brushes are ideal to quicken the hair drying and styling process, no matter the hair type and length. The anti-static ionic brush breaks down water molecules for quick results and the Tourmaline Ceramic Coated Barrel offers even heat distribution for stunning results.
· The heat-resistant ionic bristles emit negative ions that prevent frizz and results in shiny and smooth hair.
Techniques for Minimum Heat Exposure
While it is crucial that you apply a heat protectant for heat protection for hair of your clients. However, following certain techniques works amazingly well and your clients will always thank you. Here’s how to style hair without damage or minimum damage:
Always Prep Hair
- Always apply a heat protectant spray or serum before styling hair with any heat appliance. They help by creating a barrier that reduces moisture loss and prevents scorching.
- Choose lightweight sprays for fine hair and thicker or richer creams for thick and coarse hair.
Always Work on Dry Hair
It is extremely important that you use heat appliances to style only on dry hair. While using a professional hair dryer, ensure that the hair is not dripping wet but towel-dried and damp only. This will help you dry and style hair quicker without much heat exposure.
Use the Lowest Effective Temperature
Make it a point to try using the lowest heat temperature on your client’s hair to minimize the exposure of too much heat. Vega Professional hair dryers come with multiple heat/speed settings to customize as per hair type. Similarly, you can find all our hairstyling appliances with various temperature settings, making them all versatile for all hair types. Here is a list of the best temperature for straightening hair for the best results:
- Fine or damaged hair: Lowest Heat
- Medium hair: Medium Heat
- Thick & coarse hair: High Heat
Avoid maximum settings unless absolutely necessary.
4. Section Strategically and Limit Passes
- When using hair straighteners, curlers, wavers or crimpers, glide or press slowly in one pass instead of multiple quick passes.
- When curling hair, curl hair in 1-inch sections as curling too large may result in uneven waves, requiring you to repeat styling.
The Bottom Line
Hence, first and foremost, ensure that you have invested in only the high-end and safe hair styling tools such as the Vega Professional hairstyling range featuring advanced technologies. Along with these professional tools, practice mindful techniques as mentioned above to achieve the best results with heat styling. Heat styling doesn’t have to mean damaged hair. With the right salon tools and techniques, you can always achieve the most glamorous results without hampering hair health.
FAQs
How can I protect my hair while using heat styling tools?
Always apply a heat protectant, use the lowest temperature setting possible and limit repeated passes on each hair section.
Which styling tools are safest for hair?
Go for hairstyling tools featuring ceramic technology, tourmaline technology, titanium technology and so on as they distribute heat evenly and reduce frizz.
What is the best temperature for straightening hair?
Use the lowest heat for fine/damaged hair, low/medium heat for normal hair and medium/high for thick/coarse hair.
Can I use a straightener or curler every day?
Use any heat appliances on hair only when needed to limit the exposure of heat.
Do Vega Professional styling tools protect hair from damage?
Yes, Vega Professional tools feature various technologies like ceramic, titanium and tourmaline along with adjustable temperature settings to style effectively while minimizing heat damage.
