Big Sis's Letter to Me (*get out the tissues*)
The day after I did my BC, Big Sis wrote a letter. I wanted to share it with you.
When too much heat and smoke comes out when you are using straightening brush, what does that mean?
When too much heat and smoke comes out while using a straightening brush, it’s a warning sign 🚨 — and your hair may be getting damaged. Here’s what it usually means: 🔥 What Excessive Smoke Means 1. Your Hair Is NOT Fully Dry This is the #1 cause. Water trapped in the hair is turning into steam Steam lifts and cracks the cuticle This causes internal damage (called bubble hair) 👉 Hair must be 100% dry before using any heat tool. 2. Product Buildup Is Burning Oils, creams, leave-ins, and edge controls can burn when heat is applied. Smoke = product cooking on your hair This leads to dryness and breakage 🚫 Never flat iron or brush straightener over heavy oils or grease. 3. Heat Setting Is Too High High heat: Burns the cuticle Causes split ends Weakens strands permanently If you see smoke, the heat is likely too hot for your hair type. 4. You Didn’t Use a Heat Protectant Heat protectants reduce moisture loss and thermal dam...
Wow, this is awesome. From the mouth of babes. Priceless.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Buky. Yes, oh.. from the mouth of babes!
Deletethat is beyond beautiful. you are doing something right, mom.
ReplyDeleteAww Thanks, Ashes!
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