{"id":5541,"date":"2022-09-07T15:38:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T20:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/?p=5541"},"modified":"2022-09-07T15:38:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T20:38:47","slug":"3-hot-tool-rules-you-should-always-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/2022\/09\/07\/3-hot-tool-rules-you-should-always-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Hot Tool Rules You Should Always Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having been natural for over a decade now, I\u2019m aware of the fact that heat styling can be very damaging if you don\u2019t take the necessary precautions (trust me I\u2019ve been there!). So I put together a list of 3 hot tool rules you should always follow in order to avoid heat damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Start with a clean slate & a good conditioner.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it\u2019s been 3 years since I\u2019ve straightened my hair, I\u2019ve rocked several protective hairstyles. My all-time favorites are mini twists, knotless braids, and rope twists! Before installing my protective styles I like to blow out my hair so that it\u2019s smooth and easier to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure that I don\u2019t get any heat damage from the blow dryer, I always start with a clean slate. I love the Purifying Cleanser<\/a> from the Maximum Thermal Protection<\/a> line at Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter. It removes any product buildup or dirt from my hair without leaving my hair dry and brittle. This stage is very important because if you try to put heat on your hair without cleansing it first, it can react poorly and cause damage. You should follow the same procedure if you plan to straighten your hair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your hair is clean, make sure to deep condition it to add moisture! The more moisture and elasticity, the better! I love using the Deep Conditioner<\/a> from the Maximum Thermal Protection collection. You can tell that it was formulated for heat styling due to how moisturizing it is without weighing your hair down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Always use a heat protectant spray.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A heat protectant spray is extremely important when heat styling. You should never use any hot tool without using a heat protectant first. I used the Pr<\/a>i<\/a>mer<\/a>, which is designed to protect your hair from heat up to 400 degrees. This is more than enough protection from a blow dryer but make sure that you check your flat iron settings as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also combine the Primer with the 3 in 1 Shine Booster<\/a>! I love the way these products make my hair feel after blow drying. Normally my hair is left feeling very dull and dry but this product combination made my hair shiny and moisturized. I\u2019m impressed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Do not touch up your hair with more heat!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned before, It\u2019s been a while since I\u2019ve straightened my hair but there was a time that I would do it pretty frequently. Many times, heat damage doesn\u2019t happen during the initial styling process but afterward! An important tip that I would give is to avoid using more heat on your hair for \u201ctouch-ups.\u201d Instead, you can wrap your hair at night to prolong the style. I also like to do Bantu knots, braid outs, twist outs or Flexi rod sets instead of applying more heat. Your hair will still be elongated and you\u2019ll look great. No need for a heat touch-up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Straightening your hair doesn\u2019t have to be scary, just make sure you\u2019re following the above hot tool rules and you won\u2019t get heat damage. Also, make sure to check out the Maximum Thermal Protection<\/a> line, it has everything you need to prep your hair for heat in one collection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

xoxo
Kimberly (@_sunkissedcurls<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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