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10 Common Heat Styling Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)Avoid heat damage with these expert-approved tips |
Mistake No. 2: Poor technique Experts agree that technique is key. If you don't know how to achieve your desired look, you might be causing damage to your strands in the process. "Basic mistakes are very common, especially when it comes to hot tools, because curling and crimping your own hair requires looking in the mirror, which can throw off your entire perception," explains Lee Rittiner, global hairstylist and brand architect of TOTALEE.
One example of a basic mistake he sees many people make with their hot irons is curling hair in the wrong direction, which can be dangerous and look unnatural. "To be safe, and to not get too close to the face or neck, curl away from the face winding the hair down and around the iron," he says. "The barrel should be facing downward and you should wrap your hair like a ribbon winding around it."
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One example of a basic mistake he sees many people make with their hot irons is curling hair in the wrong direction, which can be dangerous and look unnatural. "To be safe, and to not get too close to the face or neck, curl away from the face winding the hair down and around the iron," he says. "The barrel should be facing downward and you should wrap your hair like a ribbon winding around it."
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Mistake No. 3: Not using a heat protectant