Is Your Hair Routine Wreaking Havoc on Your Locks?

3. Curly locks

Caring for curly hairstyles is not without pitfalls. As with straight hair, heat presents the biggest threat. The high heat from curlers and dryers forces water within your hair's cuticle to bubble, which leads to split ends, breakage, and frizz. If you must use a blow-dryer, use a diffuser. You should wait until the hair is damp (not dripping) to apply heat. Great alternatives like overnight braids, twists, and t-shirt halos exist to preserve your hair's integrity while forming dreamy, enviable locks.