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This can also save you loads of time.

T3 celebrity hairstylist David Lopez toldSelf, “That sizzle sound?

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That’s the water boiling and your hair frying.”

But when you raise the temperature, there is always a risk of burning your skin and your hair.

What should you do if youburn your hair with your flat ironby mistake?

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It smells awful and looks horrible.

According to stylist Amanda Epstein, the first thing you should do is call your stylist (viaHair.com).

“Invest in tools that have [a] digital temperature that you might adjust.

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If you have fine hair, experts recommend keeping it between 250F and 300F, perMane Addicts.

Tim Rogers, the creative director for Living Proof, recommends usingLiving Proof Perfect Hair Day Heat Styling Spray.