I also do not understand the finer points of successful blowdrying. Although i have quite a lot of hair it is quite fine so luckily I don't have to do much drying. Otherwise god knows what it would end up looking like if I attempted to do it properly.

Hmmm ... you get the protective serums to use with your straighteners. I guess talk to a hairdresser. I only use them if I'm going out really.

PS it is not possible to burn your scalp, there is a small lip between the plates and the edge of the straightener, so you would literally have to prise them apart and try and iron your hair ... or something ... hehe.