The Mahgony Principle

Heat Damage….I’ve got it!

I got my hair colored in April of 2011. Upon coloring I allowed the stylist to blow my hair out and cut whatever was necessary. Due to the stress that color puts on hair, I decided to stay curly for as long as possible. I rocked my curls for 6 months until my birthday in November. I straightened my hair yet again for Christmas, this time I was nervous about heat damage. I had a near panic attack as I sat in the chair and allowed the stylist to blow my hair straight.

Either way I was sure I would experience some damage because heat on top of colored hair is bound to cause some trouble. However, I’m not one of those naturals against straight styles or heat for that matter. Every time I’ve ever experience heat damage, my hair has been able to bounce back after the proper maintenance. Also, I love to blend the straight pieces using rollers.

I know a lot of people who are unable to repair the damage. But I’m thankful my hair is resilient enough to make it through all of the battles.

1st things 1st: before you even decide to straighten make sure you’ve been properly deep conditioning your hair.

2nd: make sure to use a heat protectant as well as a leave in conditioner that has protein. This all helps to protect your hair.

3rd: after you realize you’ve got some heat damage stick to a regular routine of deep conditioning. Rotate between a moisturizing and protein conditioner.

4th: and probably to the most difficult for some, is abstain from heat for as long as you can.