Heat Damage Rehab: A 12‑Week Plan

Heat Damage Rehab: A 12‑Week Plan. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.

Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.

Steps

1. Soak thoroughly before applying anything
2. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
3. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
4. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry

Toolkit

• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For winter: reduce humectants, use richer emollients, and seal ends lightly; diffuse on low heat to avoid damp frizz.

Execution angle: one tweak at a time for 2–3 wash days; track results briefly so patterns become obvious.

Common Mistakes

• Touching hair before fully dry
• Over-cleansing or never clarifying
• Skipping sleep protection

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