The Ways You Are Damaging Your Hair Without Even Knowing It

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We are all obsessed with having long, thick, and beautiful hair. However, a lot of what we are doing to our hair to make it look its best is actually making it feel its worst. Heat tools, color processing, chemical processes, and even how we brush or wash our hair can cause significant hair damage. You may think you’re doing everything you can to make your hair gorgeous, but you’re actually damaging it in the process. Let’s treat our hair right so it can do its best job for us!

Color smart:
New hair lighteners can now be used without heat, says George Gonzalez, owner of George the salon Chicago. Added heat can open the cuticle, which can leave your hair dry or looking brittle. Processing your color at room temperature could be beneficial in maintaining healthier hair when you get blonde highlights.

Your drying technique:
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