You’ve been using you’re hot hairbrush wrong and it’s snapping your hair – how to master the styling tool properly
GETTING through the sea of beauty products out there can be pretty daunting, especially when you’re trying to use the same products the pros do.
But using these products incorrectly can seriously mess up your hair, so it’s super important to know what you’re doing.
And this is what one beauty fan recently just found out.
The lifestyle blogger, who is known as @lifeeofcass on TikTok, found that she had been using her hot hairbrush all wrong, and it was causing her hair to snap almost half way.
She said: “Idk (I don’t know) but I have so much breakage.”
The TikToker shared a video of herself showing the breakage and it went viral with over 7.8 million views.
The young woman filmed herself pulling out one strand of hair which showed clear breakage.
She then showed off the hot hairbrush which she believes has caused the breakage.
In the caption of the video she went on to say: “To be fair, maybe I was using it with my hair too wet?”
Her video grained over 1,480 comments as many rushed to share their thoughts.
One hair stylist was quick to offer some help.
She wrote: “Hair Stylist here…you’re supposed to use this when your hair is 80 per cent dry and add a heat protector!”
Another added: “Do not use a straight oil on your hair before heat. It will literally fry it and try the ion heat protectant.”
A third beauty fan who also uses the same brush said: “Girl why do I have similar breakage and use the same brush, I never thought it was this!”
To which @lifeeofcass replied: “I’m JUST realising this is where the damage came from. Hair mask asap!”
Someone else suggested: “Wait till my hair is like 60-80 per cent dry and never had a problem.”
No girl don’t worry mine was so much worse, I couldn’t hide it
TikTok user
A beauty fan also said: “Omg two years ago this literally gave me the worst breakage, it took so long for it to get better.”
And the content creator replied by asking: “What did you use to help repair your hair?”
To which the beauty fan replied: “No girl don’t worry mine was so much worse, I couldn’t hide it.
“I just tried to put on less heat, used a bonnet at night and switched to a reg blow dryer with a nozzle and would use my paddle brush.
Guide on using the hot hair brush to ensure protection
Using a hot hair brush can be an effective way to style your hair, adding volume and smoothness.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use one:
Start with Clean, Dry Hair: Begin with clean, dry hair. If your hair is damp, make sure it is 80 per cent dried and detangled.
Apply Heat Protectant: Before using any heated styling tool, apply a heat protectant spray to your hair to prevent heat damage.
Section Your Hair: Divide your hair into manageable sections using clips. This will help you style each part more effectively.
Preheat the Brush: Plug in your hot hair brush and allow it to preheat. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the appropriate temperature setting for your hair type.
Brush Through Hair: Take a section of hair and place the hot hair brush at the roots. Slowly glide the brush down the length of your hair. For added volume, you can lift the hair at the roots.
Style as Desired: You can use the hot hair brush to create different styles, such as straightening, adding waves, or creating curls. To curl, wrap a section of hair around the brush and hold for a few seconds before releasing.
Finish with a Cool Shot: If your hot hair brush has a cool shot feature, use it to set your style and add shine.
Apply Finishing Products: Once you’ve achieved your desired look, apply a finishing product, such as a light hairspray or serum, to keep your style in place.
For specific instructions, always refer to the user manual provided with your hot hair brush.
“And kept it moisturised like serum or a little oil. It’ll get better babe!”
However, not everyone has experienced issues, as one wrote: “Not mine!
“Been using it for years and my hair is just as healthy and silky.
“Make sure to always apply a GOOD heat resistant first.”
And another said: “Best brush ever!”
The 4 stages of the hair growth cycle
Hair experts at Philip Kingsley shared the four stages of the hair growtn cycle are: Anagen, Catagen, Telogen and Exogen
Anagen Phase: Also known as the ‘Growth Phase’ or ‘Active Phase’, is when the cells in the root of your hair are most rapidly dividing so more new hair is formed.
During the Anagen Phase, hair grows around half an inch a month [about six inches a year], and faster in the summer than in winter.
This phase of the hair growth cycle lasts an average of three to five years.
Catagen Phase: Following the Anagen Phase, your hair cycle enters a short transitional phase known as the Catagen Phase, which signals the end of active hair growth and cuts individual hairs off from the blood supply and from the cells that produce new hair.
Approximately three percent of all hairs are in this stage at any time and it lasts for around 10 days.
Telogen Phase: The third stage of your natural hair growth cycle is the Telogen Phase, a resting period when strands remain in their follicles but are not actively growing.
An estimate of 10-15 percent of your hairs are in the Telogen Phase at any given moment.
The Telogen Phase lasts around three months or 100 days.
Exogen Phase: The final stage of the Hair Growth Cycle, when individual hair strands are released from their follicles and fall out.
Now the whole process begins again.