What temperature is 30 on a flat iron

How many times have we picked up a hair straightener and blankly stared at the temperature setting before shooting it up to a random, arbitrary number?

Too many to count? Always? Truthfully, we know that heat tools can cause serious hair damage.

Straightener temperature for thin hair

But it's far too easy to hike up the temperature with the hopes of a quicker styling session when you don't actually know what a proper heat setting is. Well, in the name of healthier hair and the power of knowledge, we're here to amend that.

There are options for a reason, after all, and depending on your hair type and goals, a lower setting may actually create the best, healthiest result.

We went straight to the experts—okay, a lot of experts—to find out the best settings for every hair type.

Grab your straightener and a trusted heat protectant (it’s a must), and read on to find the right temperature setting for your hair, plus some extra tips from the pros on how to get that silky-smooth hair we all know and love.