What temperature should I set my flat iron at?

According to Jonathan Colombini, celebrity hairstylist and L’Oréal Paris expert, “fine hair textures should stay in the 350–375 degree range, but for more coarse or thick hair, 400–450 degrees is appropriate.”

At what temperature does hair Burn?

Human hair burns at the same temperature as paper. 451° F (233° C.) Hitting above this will melt your hair shaft, causing all sorts of problems like: Dry and brittle hair.

Is 210 degrees too hot for hair?

Usually any temperature above 200 degrees celcius will cause damage to your hair. It needs to be set below the temperature that damage starts to occur, but above a temperature that allows you to style it,” explains Cambridge University professor and GHD’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr Tim Moore.

Can 150 degrees damage hair?

Fine/damaged hair: 120°C-150°C Your hair may be fragile for many reasons. Either it’s naturally fine or damaged by too many permanent hair treatments such as bleaching or perms.

Is 300 degrees too hot for hair?

For thicker hair, the range of 300 to 340 is safe. While for thinner hair, remaining below 290 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal. If your hair is not healthy enough or is damaged, then staying away from flat irons is the best solution. According to some stylists above 451 degrees, your hair starts to melt.

Is 350 degrees too hot for hair?

When it comes to natural hair, the temperature ranges change. Natural, chemically untreated, fine hair can endure a heat setting between 250 and 325 degrees. As for medium to coarse textures, I find a range from 350 to 395 degrees optimum for healthy heat styling.”

Is 180 too hot for hair?

This is also true for colour-treated hair as higher temperatures can cause further damage and colour fading over time. Normal hair can be styled at 180 degrees celsius, while thick, coarse hair would need a temperature of about 200 degrees celsius. This rule applies to all kinds of heat-styling tools.