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Straightening & Destroyed Natural Curl
Q: Can straightening the hair too much (with a flat iron) destroy the natural curl in the hair? My hair at the front of my head
is drying straight now and it never did before. I am afraid I have destroyed the curl. What can I do correct the problem?
A: It is always possible to damage the hair from heat styling. One of the first signs of hair damage is loss of elasticity and strength.
This is why it is so important to use extra protective products when you are planning to heat-style the hair.
My first suggestion is to give your hair a deep conditioning treatment. Look for a conditioning cream
that is rich in moisture and proteins. Apply the cream to the hair, cover it with a plastic cap, and wrap your head with a warmed towel
(from the clothes dryer). Leave this in place for at least 20 minutes. Afterward, rinse the hair using lukewarm or cool water and blot
the hair with a towel to remove the excess water. Allow the hair to either air-dry naturally, or wrap it in a towel turban-fashion and
allow the towel/turban to wick away the moisture.
Restoring the moisture/protein balance in the hair should help to restore its elasticity and curl,
but you will probably need to repeat the deep conditioning at least once a week to ultimately see better results. In the meantime, try
to avoid heat styling the hair when possible, to allow the hair to rest and recover of it own. (The natural oils produced by the scalp
and follicles are perfectly suited to restore moisture and protect the hair from environmental damage.)
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