5 Hair Styling Myths Busted: What You Need to Know
From late night TikTok hacks to age old beauty tips passed down from friends, it’s easy to fall for hair myths that sound helpful but might actually be sabotaging your style. At Aria Beauty, we’re all about healthy, shiny hair and empowering you with the right tools and info to get it.
Let’s separate fact from fiction and help you style smarter. Bonus: we’ve included the Aria Beauty tools that actually make a difference.
Myth 1: You Should Always Air Dry to Avoid Damage
The Truth: Air drying isn’t automatically better for your hair. Leaving it wet for too long can weaken the hair shaft, especially if you’re sleeping on damp strands or dealing with fine or porous hair. This can actually lead to more frizz and breakage over time.
Try This Instead: After gently towel drying, use a heat protectant and dry your hair with a low-heat blowdry brush like the Silver Mini Blowdry Brush. It allows you to dry and smooth at the same time with less exposure to heat than a traditional blowdryer. The result? Healthy, shiny hair in less time — and without unnecessary damage.
Myth 2: The Higher the Heat, the Better the Style
The Truth: Cranking your flat iron to max heat won’t make your style last longer but it will increase the risk of heat damage, especially on fine or color treated hair.
Try This Instead: Use a tool with customizable heat settings like our Infrared Ceramic Straightener. Start with the lowest effective temperature for your hair type and work your way up only if needed. Your hair will thank you with less frizz and more shine.
Myth 3: You Can’t Curl with a Straightener
The Truth: Not only can you curl with a straightener many pros prefer it. The key is in the technique and the right kind of plates.
Try This Instead: The Aria Beauty 1” Rose Gold Straightener has rounded, floating plates letting you effortlessly glide and twist to create loose waves or tight curls. One tool equals endless styles.
Myth 4: You Shouldn’t Use Hot Tools Every Day
The Truth: This one’s only half true. Frequent heat styling can be damaging if you’re using the wrong tools and skipping heat protection.
Try This Instead: Tools like the Luxury Ionic Straightening Brush use negative ions to reduce frizz and static, meaning you can smooth and style faster with less heat exposure. Add a heat protectant and you’re golden.
Myth 5: More Product = Better Results
The Truth: Overloading your hair with products can weigh it down and leave it greasy especially when styling.
Try This Instead: Start with small amounts and focus on application technique. Pair your product with an Aria Beauty Blowdry Brush to evenly distribute and smooth while you style. You’ll use less product and get better, longer lasting results.
✨ Final Takeaway:
When it comes to hair styling, knowledge is power and the right tools make all the difference. By letting go of outdated myths and choosing heat smart, hair kind solutions, you can get pro level results at home… without the damage.
🔗 Explore our full collection of pro tools at AriaBeauty.com and start styling smarter, not harder.
