hair to “bounce back” to its natural curl pattern after straightening. We wouldn’t want all of your hard work to go down the drain.
4. Wrap it Up
After your straightening process is complete, make sure you tie your hair up at night with a silk or satin scarf. Silk and satin do not absorb the moisture in your hair.
Avoid cotton pillows and scarves as they will suck your hair dry of all its moisture and cause breakage and damage.
5. Cut/Trim Irreversible Damage
Before you pull out the scissors, it’s important to wait until after your initial assessment, in addition to your reassessment a few weeks later.
If after repeated treatments, it looks like the damage is irreversible, you should cut or trim the damaged hair to prevent breakages and split ends.
You can either cut out all of the heat damage or trim a little at a time. In extreme cases, this may require a transition or a second big chop.
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6. Clarify Your Hair
To straighten your hair, you often load your hair with lots of products like blow-dry creams and straightening serums. These products, usually laden with silicone, can be difficult to get out with sulfate-free shampoo alone. They may even make your hair look dull and lifeless.
To start with a clean state, clarify your hair with your clarifying shampoo of choice or use a clarifying alternative like bentonite clay or apple cider vinegar.