Protect Hair From Heat Damage with Grape Seed Oil

I tend to straighten my hair a lot more in the winter since I have to worry less about humidity messing up my hairdo, but I still like having the option of wearing my hair in its natural state and I don't want heat damage to cause me to have inconsistent curls. I could buy a heat protecting serum but as you know I love all things natural, and affordable, which brought my attention to this great, easy to find oil that is also a great heat protectant.

Grape Seed Oil Heat Protectant

When looking for a heat protectant for your hair, you should look for a product that lubricates your hair, adds shine while offsetting the drying effects of heat and most importantly has a high smoking point. Grape seed oil has a smoking point of around 485 degrees. This means it should be able to protect your hair against heat when using hair styling tools with temperatures of up to 485 degrees, though I would still suggest not allowing hair styling tools to  exceed 400 degrees. It also adds a nice shine to your hair without having the unpleasant smell of olive oil, (which can also be used as a heat protectant) and my favorite part is it can handle moisture in the air pretty well. I once straightened my hair and naively took a shower only to remember that I had just straightened my hair. I quickly hopped out only to wipe the steamy mirror and find my straight hair still intact. The next day when I co-washed my hair (or washed it with conditioner and no shampoo), it bounced like it knew nothing of heat. Try this out next time you straighten your hair and let me know how it works out for you.