Is heat more damaging than chemicals?
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Topic: Is heat more damaging than chemicals?
Posted By: deexox
Subject: Is heat more damaging than chemicals?
Date Posted: March 08 2006 at 3:20pm
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I was just wondering is heat was less damaging than chemicals or the same amount. I know lots of people (including myself) loosing there curl pattern even though I am COMPLETELY natural. It's wierd. What does everyone prefer, heat or chemicals?? ------------- Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
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Posted By: cookiesnkream
Date Posted: March 08 2006 at 9:23pm
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i think heat is less damaging,, chemicals actually
break down the structure of the hair and remove protein but im not sure of the extent of the damage heating causes (used sensibly) ,, im confident its quite less than relaxers though...... ------------- Hair type: 3b some c?, fine strands, last relaxer sept 05, never again!!! current :ap length on sides,,nearly bsl in back, damn those old frazzled ends! I am hair OBSESSED |
Posted By: da hair man
Date Posted: March 08 2006 at 10:49pm
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Wow, Chemicals can be way more damaging (b/c the ph can be as high as 13--on relaxers!!!). Keep in mind there are different forms of heat too. You have direct (hot combs, blow dryers, flat irons), indirect (hooded dryer) and air drying. Direct heat is directly placed on the strands of hair, not the best route to take. For the examples sake, here is a visual: Imagine a hot comb getting too hot and what that can do to the hair (whew! not to mention the smell). We've all seen women that don't know what they are doing at home with chemicals...not a pretty sight. Dwayne (of http://www.askdwayne.com - www.askdwayne.com ) ------------- askdwayne.com here to help establish and maintain healthy hair |
Honestly...which "looks" worse (the hot comb scene or the bad at home job)?Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: March 10 2006 at 6:21am
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I think chemicals are more damaging because like cookie said, they break down the structure of the hair which can cause the hair to be weak. Heat can be damaging also if used improperly or too frequently. I would choose to use heat over chemicals any day. ------------- |
Posted By: kally
Date Posted: March 10 2006 at 6:27am
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I agree heat over chemicals. ------------- "God makes no mistakes" he created you the way you are suppose to be. |
Posted By: Carlie
Date Posted: March 10 2006 at 6:16pm
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I wouldn't say that heat is MORE damaging than chemicals but I would definitely say that it can be JUST AS damaging as chemicals if used to a certain degree. ------------- http://members.fotki.com/HairGrower/about/ - Check out my hair! 
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Posted By: Champagne_Wishe
Date Posted: March 14 2006 at 9:36pm
| I think both are bad. With improper use, it can lead to hair loss. |