Here's how often you should straighten your hair, according to expert

Do you straighten your hair regularly? Stop right there! 

As per dermatologist Aanchal Panth, using a heating tool regularly to straighten your hair may weaken them, leading to hair fall. Hence, she advised using it just once or twice a week. 

Dr. Panth also shared these tips to ensure minimum damage, take a look! 

• Always apply a conditioner after shampooing to repair dry damaged hair
• Never use hair styling tools on wet hair
• Apply a heat protectant spray and part the hair into small sections
• Use the iron on low heat for one to two strokes
• Use ceramic-coated hair straighteners

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