HEAT... IT'S NOT THE DEVIL!

You heard me right....

Heat is not the devil!  It's not, if used properly.  Only when used improperly, is when some people have issues with it.  Anyone can get heat damage if you use heat incorrectly.  That's a no brainer.  I'm just trying to inform you how to go about using heat the best way possible.  Insert disclaimer:  The things written are my own opinion.  They are not right or wrong.  Use at your own risk!  

Now that I've gotten that out of the way.  I will speak on my own personal experience with heat and how I use heat on my various clients and how their hair responds to it.  I have all types of hair clients and their hair responds differently when I use heat on them, whether a flat iron, blow dryer, or marcel irons.  Yes, some people still get their hair done with the marcel irons.  

I like using them in moderation.  The flat iron is convenient though.   Now, if you're going to use heat,  you will need to asses the health of your clients hair or your hair. That assessment will tell you the state of your or your clients hair and whether they can tolerate any heat.

If you or your clients hair is in a fairly healthy state, then you can go forward with the service.  Just be sure to use some type of heat protectant.  You will need to create a good regimen for yourself and your clients that's easy to keep and will actually be use.

Many flat irons have heat settings on them for fine,  medium or what  many manufacturers consider normal hair,  and coarse hair.  Depending on your or your clients texture and density,  you will need to decide which level to use.  Once that has been determined,  decide on your heat protectant  and begin flat ironing your hair or using whatever heat styling you want to use.  Don't pass the tool too many times over the same section.  This can lead to heat damage.

One thing you or your client will need  a deep conditioner that will address any issues or concerns that you or your client may have at the time.  My recommendation is a deep conditioner that is a reconstructor.   To me, a reconstructor offers the best of both worlds.  It has protein and moisture properties in it.   It gives you both moisture and strength at the same time.

Now,  you can't use this all the time because your body chemistry does change and you may need more moisture or you may need more strength.  You have to asses the hair. I recommend using a reconstructor once a month and other times alternate with a moisture or  a protein deep conditioner.

I have found that with consistency,  you and your clients hair will improve over time, if it is damaged, and you will be able to use higher levels of heat one them.  Please be sure to monitor how much heat is used and how often to keep your hair or your clients hair healthy.