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Walking down the aisles of any discount store can be overwhelming once you reach the beauty section.  Between the gels, spray and tools, it would seem doing a head of hair is a full time job.  This is an introductory manual to help distinguish between curling irons and flat irons, as well as discuss common styling products.

· Shampoo :Use together to keep hair clean and healthy. The type of shampoo you use, like most hair products, will depend on the type of hair you have. There are specific kinds of shampoo for curly, straight, fine and thick hair. Often, the only way to decide what kind is best for you is through experimentation.

· Conditioner: Helps keep hair healthy and repairs it from the daily damage we do it on a daily basis, such as brushing or even by being in the sun. Conditioner becomes increasingly important as you style your hair more and use more hair products. Again, there are many types of conditioner which will depend on your specific type of hair.

· Hairspray: There are numerous kinds of hairspray and the type you use will depend on your type of hair as well as what you need it to do.  If you need to keep a hairstyle in place, use something with extra hold. If you need volume, use something lighter.

· Gel: A little bit of hair gel will go a long way to help your hair hold styles created by hair dryers, curling or flat irons. Hair gel is more heavy duty than mousse or hairspray and is not always appropriate for day to day use.

· Mousse: A lighter form of gel, mouse will also help hold hairstyles in place. Since mousse is lighter, it is great for volume.

· Thermal Spray: Should be used before any direct heat is applied to your hair and it protects hair from the heat of hair dryers, curling and flat irons.

· Paste or Wax: Gives hair a piecey, messy look. Using too much paste or wax can make hair look greasy and dirty, and a little bit goes a long way, so use sparingly. 

· Hair Dryer: Use a hair dryer to quickly dry wet hair. Hair dryers can add volume to your hair and used with the right brush can double as a styler, saving you time and effort. Hair dryers commonly have multiple settings; try to use the coolest setting possible to avoid damaging hair.

· Curling Iron: Curling irons are used to add curl and volume to hair. When using a curling iron, it is helpful to put some sort of hair product such as mouse or gel in your hair to help hold the style. Thermal spray is also highly recommended. Curling irons again use heat to style the hair, so do not leave the curling iron sitting in one spot for an extended period of time to avoid damage.

· Flat Iron: Gives hair a straight, silky look and can also double as a curling iron. Again, this tool uses heat, so do not leave on hair for an extended period of time to avoid damage and always try to use thermal spray. This tool can help style nearly every single type of hair.  Depending on how thick or curly your hair is, you may need to adjust the heat setting.

Enter the "getting ready" part of a teenage girl's house is nearly guaranteed to lead you to a hair straightener or flat iron. It’s hot and it’s popular, so every girl is going to want to straighten her luscious locks. Because hair straighteners have become some popular, they’ve received a lot of attention, and thus, a lot of flack. Are hair straighteners bad for your hair? Will they fry your tendrils and ruin your ’do? Some girls swear by them, and some experts swear them off; what do you think?

These tools succeed primarily due to the high temperatures they use on the hair.  This leads users to worry that the heat will cause irreversible heat damage to the hair. For this to happen, a girl would have to use a straigthener every single day, multiple times a day, without proper care in between straightenings. Unfortunately, this happens. There are, however, several techniques and practices you can use to ensure that your straight hair addiction won’t ruin your tresses forever.

Always, always, ALWAYS use a hair repair shampoo and conditioner. For those who swear by this style and straighten daily, it may be worth purchasing a monthly deep conditioning treatment through a salon. If not, look for a shampoo and conditioner that’s made for use with heated styling tools or offers some sort of “repairing” benefits.

Additionally, use a thermal protection spray every single time you clamp the hot plates down on your wild mane.  It’s worth it and will really help your hair in the long run. These products hold moisture into the hair and will deter any "sizzling" or "frying" that is often feared.

It is truly beneficial to save some dough and get a top of the line straightener for your 'do. They cost more money than a cheap-o from the drug store, but provide so many benefits that it's really worth the extra expense. The ideal straightener will have tourmaline (or tourmaline and ceramic) plates, will feature adjustable temperatures, and will use ion or far infra red technology. These features together will help prevent your hair from suffering any damage.

Lesser quality plates will chip and damage hair, and are known to heat unevenly, meaning they may burn some parts of your hair while leaving others unheated. If you don’t choose an adjustable heat feature, you may actually be at risk of damaging your hair beyond repair. Most girls need a temperature setting between 370 degrees Fahrenheit and 390 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don’t need it any hotter, don’t set it any hotter and expose your hair to higher temperatures. It’s not worth it.

The ion and far infra red technology do an excellent job of decreasing frizz and making hair shiny and moisturized. Many girls use a hair straightener to reduce frizz, so if you get one made for that, you’ll spend less time actually applying heat to your hair.

Even with proper care, it may still be beneficial to let your tresses rest; don't straighten them day in and day out. Your poor locks just can’t take it! Instead, try to follow all these rules, but also leave your hair natural a couple times each week.