You know that heat styling
can damage your hair,
but how hot is too hot?
“Keratin breaks down
above 293°F, leaving
hair brittle,” says chemist
Ali N. Syed, PhD, vice
president of research at
hair product company
Uberliss. “And hair starts
to deteriorate at 475°F.”
Worse, since the temp of
your tools can fluctuate,
it’s tough to know how
much heat your strands
are subjected to.
But you don’t need
to give up your favorite
hairstyles. Read on for
three healthier hot tools. Try these tools to
downgrade damage and
upgrade your look.
Go Wavy
T3 BodyWaver
($149; ulta.com)
A ring of ceramic
heaters keeps heat
consistent, meaning
no scorching spots
Get Dry
Harry Josh Pro Tools
Pro Dryer 2000 ($300;
hairenvy.com)
The 80 mph airflow
cuts our drying time in
half (compared with the
average 32 mph).
Go Sleek
GVP Black Flat Iron ($50;
sallybeauty.com)
With a low setting of
140°F, this is one of the
safest irons out there.
