Heat damage can feel like a roadblock to having healthy curls, but it is preventable! Use these tips to avoid heat damage and get the silk press results you want.
The overall health of your hair plays a significant role in how susceptible it is to heat damage. A consistent, weekly washday with MoKnowsHair products will ensure your hair is hydrated, nourished and protected. Hair that is dry, brittle or damaged will be more difficult to achieve “silky” results without heat damage.
Ceramic tools are recommended for textured hair to prevent too much heat transfer, which could result in permanent damage of disulfide bonds (a.k.a. curl bonds).
They use high, intense heat to break the hydrogen bonds in the hair through surface heating. This can cause damage to the cuticle through “hot spots,” causing moisture loss and damage to the disulfide bonds.
How ceramic irons work:
They break down positive hydrogen bonds in the hair shaft using even, infrared heat and then negative ions to smooth the cuticle, which prevents hot spots. This two-step process of heating and smoothing seals the cuticle and prevents the strand from losing moisture and burning. It also helps keep hair from frizzing and adds shine.
If you have already sustained heat damage, the severity of the damage determines how fixable it is. In some cases, altering your regimen will give significant improvement in the appearance and behavior of the hair. In other cases, you style through it as you grow new hair if you aren’t interested in a big chop. Either way, there is a path to healthier hair and how you get there is solely based on your willingness to be consistent, patient and disciplined.
