You're abusing your flatiron. "If you're looking like an overprocessed Paula Abdul video from the '80s, you're probably abusing your flatiron and in dire need of a make-under," says Corby. To repair hair, try shampooing with a mixture of two parts conditioner to one part shampoo and then letting your hair dry naturally. Next, use your ceramic iron on high heat. Low heat, says Corby, can actually cause more damage than high heat because it requires you to spend more time applying heat to your hair. Iron up then down for a natural finish. Corby also recommends Alterna Caviar Rapid Repair Spray to add shine and repair hair.
Your hair doesn't move in the wind. Not unlike the plastic coverings your grandma may have used to protect the furniture, uber-strong-hold hair products may protect your style, but they give you a hard appearance. Even if your hair looks gorgeous, if it's basically untouchable, you're in need of a make-under. "Instead of applying products to dry hair, use the core of your holding products when hair is damp," says Corby. And use them conservatively. "That way you'll keep your style, but hair will remain pliant and flexible." 
