How incorect use of heat can affect the hair and scalp?

Incorrect use of heat can damage the hair and scalp in a number of ways:

- Overheating: Using heat styling tools at too high a temperature can cause the hair to become dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. It can also damage the scalp, causing inflammation and irritation.

- Uneven heating: If heat is not evenly distributed throughout the hair, it can cause hot spots that can damage the hair and scalp.

- Chemical damage: Some heat styling tools use chemicals to help style the hair. These chemicals can damage the hair and scalp, especially if they are not used correctly.

- Mechanical damage: Heat styling tools can also cause mechanical damage to the hair and scalp. For example, brushing or combing the hair while it is hot can cause the hair to break.

To avoid damage to the hair and scalp, it is important to use heat styling tools correctly:

- Use the lowest heat setting that is effective.

- Use a heat protectant spray before using heat styling tools.

- Avoid using heat styling tools on wet hair.

- Allow the hair to cool completely before brushing or combing it.

- Avoid using heat styling tools every day.

If you have any concerns about how heat styling tools may affect your hair and scalp, talk to your doctor or a hairstylist.