If you’re lucky enough to be blessed withcurly hair, you should own it.

Curly hair is beautiful, bouncy, and flat-out gorgeous.

That’s another story.

Woman worried about hair damage

Even something as simple as the comb you use could wreak havoc on your curls.

Opting to use heat tools is another choice to be cautious of when you have curly hair.

This couldn’t be more true than when it comes to hooded dryers.

Woman under hooded dryer

They could be causing your strands some serious problems.

Brittle hair often leads to hair damage, which can be difficult to reverse.

Heat damage is often a result of using excessive heat on your hair.

Woman applying oil to hair

However, you could still use heat tools if you take the proper steps to prevent damage.

She also vouches for using a heat protectant before applying heat to your hair.