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ok so i just bought a new hair straightner it cost $30.00 at the mall. my mom doesnt let me use it becase she thinks that we need some kind of spray? she says that if we dont use the spray then the hair straightner would damage my hair is this true? anybody has had a hairstraightner and used it before and nothing bad happened to their hair. i want to use it but im scared if i do need a spray or something like that to put in before using it whats it called? thanks!

If you use a straightener often, or you hold your straightener on your hair too long, or it is too hot, your hair can become extremely heat damaged.

I believe the spray your mom is talking about is a thermal protectant. I didn't used to use one, until my hairdresser told me this: "If you only use one product for the rest of your life, use a heat protectant". It's that important. Now, if you use your straightener a little bit, chances are nothing will happen. But my advice is to get heat protecting spray as soon as possible.

http://www.folica.com/Sedu_Moisturizi_d2966.html?f_intpmo=031907seduprotec

There is one type of spray. There are many other brands out there, lots are on folica.com.

Good Luck =)

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(Rating: 5) hey thanks for helping me out!

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