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Tips when using hair curlers to curl your hair

Curly hair is always beautiful. If you have straight hair, you must be looking forward to getting curly hair at all times. This is where a hair curler will be able to assist you. You can purchase hair curler from the market at an affordable price. However, you need to have a strong understanding of how to use the hair curler accordingly, so that you can reap maximum benefits offered out of it. Here are some useful tips that you may keep in your mind at the time of using a hair curler to curl your hair.
Get an appropriately sized hair curler
At the time of shopping for a hair curler, you need to make sure that you go for an appropriately sized product at all times. If you make a mistake with the size of your hair curler, you will not be able to end up with getting the results that you always wanted.
Some people assume that purchasing a bigger hair curler would be good for the hair and it can provide them with beachier waves. This fact is not true. If your hair curler is too big, you will come across numerous struggles while you are using it. Hence, you cannot use the hair curler according to the way you want to take good care of hair. This is why you should be purchasing an appropriately sized hair curler.
Don’t save the hair spray till the very end
Another common mistake that people do is that they tend to save the hair spray until the very end. This is a mistake that you should refrain from doing. You need to use your hair spray as you are using the hair curler. If you fail to do it, your hair would become flattered.
You should also purchase an appropriate hair spray to use. For example, the hair spray you purchase should offer a firm to hold a bottle. The bottle should be light in weight as well. Then you will be able to apply the spray with ease while you are curling the hair. You can overcome all the resistance available to curling your hair with this method.
Use the most appropriate heat setting
When you take a look at the hair curler, you will notice that there are numerous heat settings available in it. You need to ensure that you are using the most appropriate heat setting out of them at all times. This depends on the type of hair that you have. For example, if you are having processed hair, you should only heat it a bit. However, people who have healthy hair will be able to increase the heat even up to the maximum setting and get quick results with curling the hair.
If you can use the hottest setting in your hair curler, you will be able to receive all the support needed by getting the best looking hair. However, you might not be able to use the maximum temperature setting based on the nature of the hair that you have. That’s why you need to be mindful of this fact and move ahead.
Use the most appropriate wrapping technique for your hair
There are different wrapping techniques available for you to use at the time of curling your hair with the help of a hair curler. You need to ensure that you are using the most appropriate wrapping technique out of them at all times. This depends on the type of curl that you are looking forward to getting.
For example, if you are a person who prefers to get old school type curly hair, you should think about wrapping your hair around the barrel. But if you are looking forward to getting messier and modern looking hair, you should be keeping the ends out at the time of wrapping. You will need to be mindful of how to use the hair clip accordingly as well. By sticking to the correct wrapping technique, you can easily end up with getting perfect hair that you dreamt about getting.
Hold your hair curler at the correct angle
You need to make sure that you are using the correct angle at all times at the time of holding the hair curler. This will contribute a lot to the positive results that you can get. However, this also depends on the nature of the curl that you want to end up with. For example, if you wish to get more volume on the hair along with curls, you should think about heating the root and then holding the iron in a perpendicular direction. In other words, you need to be holding the hair curler while making a right angle. But if you want to volume down the hair, you should be holding the hair curler straight down.
Hold the iron closer to your hair
The way how you hold the iron will also be able to help you with getting better returns out of your curling technique. This is where you need to be careful enough to hold the iron closer to the hair at all times. You will be able to get the best returns out of the hair curler by doing it. You should also understand the time period that you need to hold the hair curler. It is recommended by hair care experts to hold the hair curler for a time of around 8 to 10 seconds.
Make sure that your hair is dry before using the hair curler
Before you use the hair curler, you need to double-check and make sure that your hair is fully dry. If your hair is not dry, you cannot expect to get the best returns offered out of the hair curler. You will just be spending your time in vain. You shouldn’t allow that to happen.
Keep these tips in mind and use your hair curler to get maximum returns.

Hamza Fazal is a reporter for The Hear UP. After graduating from the University of Abbottabad, Hamza got an internship at the NPR and worked as a reporter and producer. Hamza has also worked as a reporter for the Medium. Hamza covers health and science for The Hear UP.
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When Can You Sue For Getting Cancer?

Being diagnosed with cancer can be devastating and affect anyone at any age. Several factors, such as genetics and lifestyle, can cause it. However, cancer can also be caused by the negligence of others. In such an instance, you can sue the people responsible for causing your cancer and claim compensation for the diagnosis and any associated damages.
Determining when and who to sue for getting cancer can be a complex process. So, it’s a wise idea to hire a lawyer to get you through the process and get the compensation you deserve. The attorney can advise you on when, how, and whom to sue for getting cancer.
With that said, here’s when you can sue for getting cancer:
- Product Liability
You can sue for getting cancer from a defective product. For example, in one hair product cancer lawsuit, a claim was made that a hair straightening product was causing uterine cancer in women. The defects in the hair product increase the risk of developing uterine cancer for whoever uses it. If you think you’re in a similar situation, you can sue the manufacturers if a certain product increases your risk of developing cancer.
However, proving your case and claiming compensation can be challenging. In such a case, you must prove the defective product caused your cancer to sue the manufacturer or retailer. You’ll have to request tests on the products to prove the defect and the relationship to cancer development. The product defect has to have caused your cancer diagnosis directly. One example is when the product has excessive amounts of lead. You’ll need to hire experts or resort to government authorities to investigate the product to prove this. This way, you have a piece of solid evidence to sue the product manufacturer.
- Medical Negligence
Medical negligence is one of the most common reasons to sue for getting cancer. You could sue for medical malpractice if the doctors, healthcare facility, hospital, or other medical professionals failed to offer the standard of care causing your cancer diagnosis. For example, if the doctor failed to order necessary tests or misdiagnosed your case resulting in cancer progression, you can sue for medical negligence.
To successfully sue for medical negligence, you must prove that the medical practitioner’s actions directly caused your cancer diagnosis. You must also show that you suffered damage because of the negligent actions of the medical practitioner. By doing so, you can claim compensation for treatment of progressing cancer, lost wages if you cannot work, and pain and suffering.
- Environmental Factors
Exposure to environmental pollutants and toxins is a common risk factor for cancer. Prolonged exposure to asbestos at the workplace, radiation, and other chemicals can increase cancer risk. If you can prove your cancer was caused by exposure to a certain environmental toxin like asbestos, consider suing the company or entity responsible for the pollutants.
Suppose a company’s activities produce excessive radiation that affects the population in a specific area and results in cancer. In that case, you can sue that company for exposing you to toxins that caused the development of your cancer.
Like the previous points, you must prove your cancer was directly caused by a specific substance you were exposed to. You’ll also have to show that the exposure was from the negligence of the company or entity you’re suing. Another aspect you must consider is the entity’s knowledge of the potential risks of exposing people to the toxin or substance. Since you’ll also claim that the company or entity was negligent, expose their bad practices that contributed to the development of your cancer.
Additionally, working in a hazardous environment may expose you to substances or toxins that can increase your cancer risk. For instance, if you’re a construction worker with constant exposure to asbestos, you’ll be at risk of developing cancer. Working as a firefighter can also expose you to asbestos and other carcinogenic substances that cause cancer.
You can sue your employer for getting cancer while working in a hazardous environment. To be successful, you must prove the cancer was caused directly by exposure to a specific chemical or substance at the workplace or in the line of duty. For example, getting cancer from asbestos exposure at a construction site.
In such a suit, you’ll claim compensation for the medical expenses covering the diagnosis and treatment, lost wages, damages for the pain and suffering caused to you and your family, and other associated costs.
Conclusion Getting a cancer diagnosis because of someone else’s negligence can be traumatizing and devastating. However, you can get a little relief through compensation for the medical expenses and other related damages, such as pain and suffering. The process of suing for getting cancer can be complicated, and it’d be best to hire an experienced lawyer to handle the litigation process. An attorney can also advise on the available legal options available and the compensation to seek.

Khalil ur Rehman is a proud born and raised in Abbottabad. Khalil has worked as a journalist for nearly a decade having contributed to several large publications including the Yahoo News and The Verge. As a journalist for The Hear Up, Khalil covers climate and science news. [email protected]