1marieclaire.com.au 143USE PROTECTION:
“Women often forget to use
a heat protect spray when
heat styling,” says Dr Moore.
“Using heat protection
means heat styling
every day is not a problem.”
Tr y 1 Goldwell Kerasilk Style
Forming Shape Spray, $39.95;
2 shu uemura Art of Hair
Blow Dry Beautifier, $58.DON’T GO TO
EXTREMES:
“You don’t need extreme heat
to get styled hair,” says DrMoore, who recommends
heat styling with tools set
to no hotter than 184°C.
“A higher temperature risks
irreversible damage.”
Tr y 3 ghd gold styler, $280,
which boasts dual-zone
technology to ensure
consistent and hair-safe
temperatures; and
4 Dyson Supersonic
Hair Dryer, $549, which
measures air temperature
20 times every second
to keep the heat
under control.MYTH: 100 brushstrokes
a day makes hair silky.
It turns out that constant
brushing isn’t strictly required.
“Your hair is delicate and
should only be brushed
when necessary,” advises
Dr Tim Moore, PhD in
microelectronics from
Cambridge University and
chief technology oicer at
ghd. “Over-brushing can
damage your scalp and hair
cuticles.” To brush safely, Dr
Moore suggests investing in a
paddle brush. “It’s the gentlest
brush; the big, flat shape is
smoothing and anti-static.”
TRUE: Brushing wet
hair is a no-no.
Just out of the shower? Put
the brush down. “A brush
may actually tear your water-
weakened locks, causing
instant breakage,” says Dr
Moore. “Use a wide-spaced
comb, and go slowly to
minimise damage.” Try 2 ghd
Paddle Brush, $34, and the
3 Lady Jayne Detangler
Comb, $5.99.TRUE: Washing hair
every day is damaging.
This is because hair becomes
weak when it’s wet. “Reducing
your hair exposure to being
very wet for long periods
and towel-drying will reduce
breakage,” says Dr Moore.
“Washing also removes the
natural oils, which are helpful in
reducing frizz and protectingyour hair.” The one exception
to this rule is “ultra-fine and
oily hair types”, says Dr Moore,
which may need daily washing.
For all other hair types
“washing every other day
is usually best”. Try 1 Aquis
Luxe Hair Turban, $44, to cut
down on the drying damage.MYTH: Leaving hair
loose overnight is best.
“Definitely tie your hair up
when you sleep,” advises Dr
Moore. “Clumping the hair
together means it is more
resistant to breakage. It is
a bit like a rope – one fibre
in a rope is very weak, but
bundle them together and
you can pull a ship. It is
exactly the same with hair.”BRUSH UP ON THE FACTS
We asked an expert to separate myth from truth when it comes to some enduring hair tales
THE HEAT IS ON
Not many of us can manage our hair without some form
30-DAY CHALLENGE of heat styling. Here’s how to prevent hair breakage
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