Before brushing or combing the hair after a thermal procedure, make sure that the hair is:

Before brushing or combing the hair after a thermal procedure, make sure that the hair is:

• A. Cool
• B. Wet
• C. Damp
• D. Dry

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the hair needs to set its new shape after heat styling. When you use heat, the cuticle lifts and the hair is temporarily more pliable. Waiting until it cools allows the cuticle to lie flat again and the new style to set, which helps it last and reduces damage. Brushing or combing while the hair is still hot can cause snagging and breakage because the fibers are softer and the bonds are temporarily softened. Wet or damp hair would also be more fragile and unlikely to hold the style, while dry hair has already cooled but brushing at the right moment is still best done after cooling. Letting the hair cool first gives you a smoother finish with less risk of damage.

The main idea is that the hair needs to set its new shape after heat styling. When you use heat, the cuticle lifts and the hair is temporarily more pliable. Waiting until it cools allows the cuticle to lie flat again and the new style to set, which helps it last and reduces damage. Brushing or combing while the hair is still hot can cause snagging and breakage because the fibers are softer and the bonds are temporarily softened. Wet or damp hair would also be more fragile and unlikely to hold the style, while dry hair has already cooled but brushing at the right moment is still best done after cooling. Letting the hair cool first gives you a smoother finish with less risk of damage.