By Fran of Heyfranhey.com
The most frequently asked question in my inbox would definitely have to be which product repairs heat damaged hair. I’m rarely asked which steps would repair the damage or if the hair could be repaired, but which product. And I hate having to be the bearer of bad news, explaining that not only does this product not exist but that there is no such thing as repairing heat damage.
I view the hair follicle as an investment. Let’s compare it to our savings account. Every time you apply moisture, you’re depositing money. Every braid, twist and protective style is a dollar. Finger detangling, sealing, trimming and satin pillowcases are all deposits as well. Now, let’s bring flat irons, blow dryers, hooded dryers and diffusers into the equation. What does direct high heat do to protect or help your hair follicle, your investment in this case, grow? Nothing. In other words, it’s usage is a withdrawal from your account. Every time you swipe those ceramic plates across your strands, you’re removing the moisture you’ve worked hard to retain; you’re taking money out of your account. This doesn’t mean you should never use heat. We all have to withdraw money sometimes, right? But what it does mean is that you can’t be surprised to find yourself broke if you’re only withdrawing and not depositing. You can’t use heat regularly without the balance of deep conditioning, moisturizing daily, sealing and trimming those ends and not expect major damage. And even if your regimen is flawless, you can’t expect your hair to fully thrive with regular usage of heat. If you’re depositing as much as you’re withdrawing, your account is going to have a hard time getting anywhere!
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