deep condition
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heat styling on dirty hair is not advised, so please make sure hair is clean. follow up with a good deep conditioner to infuse hair with moisture to help fight potential damage.
use a heat protectant
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a good heat protectant will go a step further to keep heat damage at bay. the moisture + protectant will help your hair withstand the heat for good results without the risk.
keep heat settings down
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no need to set your tools SUPER high to get results. blow dry on a low or medium setting to prep hair for the significantly hotter flat iron.