When choosing the right temperature, hotter is not always better.
Too much heat and you risk serious damage to your hair by making it dry and brittle which leads to breakage. We recommend using a lower temperature if your hair is damaged and already prone to breakage, fine and for areas prone to extra damage like the hair that frames your face.
Here’s a guide showing the temperatures our stylists would use to achieve lasting curls or waves. Try the recommended temperature for your hair type and see what works for you.
Pro tip: if you have trouble with your hair dropping out when you curl it – try turning the temperature down and see the difference.
Clip Curler:
|
Hair Type |
Temperature Recommendation |
|
Fine |
125˚ C |
|
Medium |
150˚ C |
|
Thick |
175˚ C |
Iron:
|
Hair Type |
Natural straight |
Flicks & Fringes |
Beach waves |
Soft curls |
Tight curls |
Poker Straight |
|
Fine |
100˚ C |
100˚ C |
100˚ C |
125˚ C |
150˚ C |
150˚ C |
|
Medium |
150˚ C |
150˚ C |
150˚ C |
175˚ C |
200˚ C |
200˚ C |
|
Thick |
150˚ C |
175˚ C |
175˚ C |
200˚ C |
200˚ C |
200˚ C |