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We all love switching up the look of our natural hair —some days it’s effortless curls, while other days call for sleek, pin-straight strands or voluminous waves. But here’s the catch: without proper heat protection, you could be unintentionally frying your hair.
No matter if you’re using a blow dryer to create the perfect blowout before work, a hair straightener to keep those frizzy pieces in check, a curling wand for loose waves, or even a hot comb, your natural hair needs heat protection, or it will transform from healthy hair into damaged hair.
Experts say excessive heat, such as heat styling, can damage your hair shaft and lead to dryness, rough surface texture, decreased color and luster, and increased stiffness, brittleness, and hair breakage. Yikes!