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Protein molecules are very sensitive to high temperatures - they are connected to each other by natural fats and oils. Heavy high temperatures destroys hydrogen bonds, leading to melting and structural mutation of protein molecules. As a result, the fiber becomes very weak, dull, and fragile. Lack of elasticity can lead to further breakage and split ends.

Sources of heat damage:

• Excessive use of styling tools, including flat irons, curling irons, hot air brushes, and metal brushes
• Overuse of blow dryers on high settings
• Repeated treatments combined with heat styling
• Using steam treatments at excessively high temperatures
• Prolonged sun exposure or sunburn
• Overlapping Heat Applications (Repeated Styling on the Same Section)

Using blow dryers on high settings, especially with clogged filters, reduces airflow and slowly increases air temperature to extreme levels without you noticing, unless the filters are cleaned regularly. One of the most damaging practices is repeatedly applying high temperatures to the same section of strands—especially in front framing areas (the side where a person’s dominant hand rests: right side for right-handed people, left side for left-handed people). Since these sections are more frequently styled, people often:

• Focus more tension on these areas, leading to cumulative stress
• Use flat irons or curling tools on damp or incompletely dried strands (trapping moisture, which turns into steam and fractures the internal structure)
• Unconsciously go over same section multiple times (without counting passes)
• Apply excessive heat in an attempt to perfect the style

Why This Is Harmful:

• Each additional pass weakens the keratin structure, causing dryness, breakage, and loss of elasticity.
• The first pass seals the cuticle and always healthy, but subsequent passes fry the inner layers, leading to irreversible damage.
• Front sections are already more fragile due to constant touching, brushing, and environmental exposure.

Accumulation from daily-use products is one of the most overlooked causes of surface breakdown during heat styling. Using incompatible products leads to gradual buildup. And while smart, buildup-free formulas already exist today, the majority of products on the market still are not fully removed during cleansing. Over time, this micro-coating creates a foundation for what we call the french fries effect: during flat ironing or blow drying, this extra layer heats up and softens the outer layer of the strand, leading to weakened structure, and eventual splitting. It also interferes with the natural heat flow through protein molecules, reducing the efficiency of both styling and treatment absorption.

Sources of accumulation:

• Glue from extensions
• Shampoos and conditioners
• Leave-in products (especially oils)