Heat damage claims: separate prevention language from repair promises

Heat-damaged hair cannot be fully repaired, but you can improve its appearance and prevent further damage with proper care. ## Understanding Heat Damage Heat damage occurs when excessive heat from styling tools breaks down the hair’s protein structure, leading to dryness, split ends, and breakage. ### Signs of Heat Damage - Dry, brittle texture - Split ends - Lack of elasticity - Frizz and dullness ## Preventing Further Damage To protect your hair from worsening: - Use a heat protectant spray before styling. - Limit the use of hot tools and opt for lower heat settings. - Incorporate deep conditioning treatments weekly. ### Improving Hair Health While heat damage is irreversible, you can enhance your hair’s look and feel: - Trim split ends regularly to prevent further breakage. - Use moisturising shampoos and conditioners. - Apply leave-in treatments or hair masks to restore moisture. ## Practical Takeaway Today, start by applying a heat protectant before styling and schedule a deep conditioning treatment to nourish your hair.