Before pressing hair, which practice is recommended?

Before pressing hair, which practice is recommended?

• A. Clean and disinfect the tool after each use
• B. Test the comb on a paper towel for correct temperature
• C. Use high heat on all hair types
• D. Ignore temperature and adjust by feel

Answer: (B)

Controlling heat is essential when pressing hair. Before you begin, test the heated pressing tool on a paper towel to gauge its temperature. This quick check helps ensure the tool isn’t too hot for the client’s hair and that it will glide smoothly without scorching the cuticle. If the paper towel scorches or shows a burn, lower the heat; if it’s only warm, you can proceed or adjust a bit for the hair type. This step protects the hair from heat damage and makes straightening more effective across different textures. While hygiene and cleaning the tool after use are important, and using high heat on all hair types is unsafe, relying on a temperature check provides a reliable, safe starting point.

Controlling heat is essential when pressing hair. Before you begin, test the heated pressing tool on a paper towel to gauge its temperature. This quick check helps ensure the tool isn’t too hot for the client’s hair and that it will glide smoothly without scorching the cuticle. If the paper towel scorches or shows a burn, lower the heat; if it’s only warm, you can proceed or adjust a bit for the hair type. This step protects the hair from heat damage and makes straightening more effective across different textures. While hygiene and cleaning the tool after use are important, and using high heat on all hair types is unsafe, relying on a temperature check provides a reliable, safe starting point.