The Right Tools for the Trade
There is a tool for every job that can make life easier for you, whether it is a microwave to heat up food or the telephone to keep you in touch with the rest of the world.
In the world of hair care however, there are so many products that sometimes, it is a hit or miss as to whether or not you have the right tools for your beauty regiment.
And since each person and their hair is different, what works for you will not work for someone else. So if you are a little lost in this world of hair care, listed below are some of the basics that can get you through:
Brushes and Combs
With a head of wet hair, you should never, ever use a brush of any kind, especially if you have tangles.
The brushes will grab at your hair, tearing or breaking it, causing split ends and other damage.
Only a wide toothed comb will suffice. Your hair brush is an important part of your beauty routine.
There are a variety of different brushes that achieve different hair styles, depending on their use.
Bristled round brushes are often used for those with curly or wavy hair that they wish to blow dry straight.
A paddle brush is great for every day styling and is best suited to people with long hair.
A vented brush is great if you are in a hurry to dry your hair. They have a vented head that allows the heated air from your blow dryer to pass through the brush to dry the hair.
Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, and Straightening Tools
Hair dryers have the power to fry your hair if you are not diligent about using the tool properly. The air flow should be constantly moving, rather then centering on one location.
When that happens, damaged hair is the result. Hair dryers have attachments like diffusers that will distribute the heat in a wider area to avoid damage.
There are also hair dryers that use negative ion technology to cut the drying time in half and with less damage.
Curling irons and straightening tools also have the power to damage your hair.
Choose these tools wisely by selecting ones that have various levels of temperature control as well as automatic shutoff mechanisms in case you forget to unplug them.
For an optimal performing curling iron or straightening tool, go with those that are made with ceramic technology.
Ceramic is less likely to burn your hair and it will even provide some conditioning as it heats your hair into shape.
