I used a similar straightener and without a product that protects the hair. My hair is fried, extremely frizz and has split ends all over the place. If you aren't willing to take the time and money to go to your hairdressers and get a product that will protect your hair I suggest in the long run to not get it. It takes a lot more time and effort to try to repair damaged hair than to take precautions against damaging it.

I hope something here helped. 

I threw away my straightening iron a week ago.  Straightening irons are the most damaging appliances for hair.  I don't know if it would be a good idea to routinely use one.  Maybe once in a long time?  ???

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I think the key here is that you may have to do more than a little to offset damage.  There is simply no getting around that some things are damaging, it's just a question of "damage control".

All that being said - I think you can do most things if you do them carefully and in moderation.

For sure, if you are using heat it's probably best to do it when you aren't using silicones, although I realize that some of the products for damage control do have silicones.  Just keep in mind that most products are sold for "styling" not for health.

folica, on the other hand is a pretty good company to do business with - they have good service.  Certainly not all the products they carry are something I would recommend though ...g