India, Aug. 12 -- Straightened hair is coveted for its sleek, tamed, luscious strands. But rushing to straighten damp hair can cause serious damage. Celebrity hairstylist Amit Thakur, who has styled several A-lister celebs, including Nita Ambani, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, frequently shares styling lessons with his community on Instagram. In an August 11 post, he addressed the common habit of straightening damp hair and how it triggers the 'Bubble Hair Effect.'

Amit Thakur unpacked a common mistake that many may be making. Explaining exactly what happens when you apply heat to wet strands, he elaborated, "Using a straightener on damp hair is a complete no-go. When you use heat on wet or damp hair. The water inside the hair strand boils an...