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About this resource
Heat damage is uniquely frustrating because it permanently alters the hydrogen bonds in the hair shaft, which means some of it cannot be fully reversed. This course is honest about that from the start, so you can set expectations that actually match reality.
What heat damage looks like at the fibre level
Temperatures above 230°C cause irreversible changes to the alpha-keratin structure. Lower temperatures cause temporary changes that, with repeated exposure, become permanent. Understanding this helps you decide what is recoverable and what requires a cut.
The course includes a visual guide to identifying heat damage patterns — the limp, straight sections at the root, the inconsistent curl pattern, the rough texture that does not respond to moisture.
Rebuilding what you can, accepting what you cannot
Protein treatments, specifically those using small hydrolysed proteins that can penetrate the cortex, can temporarily fill gaps in the damaged shaft. This is maintenance, not magic — but done consistently, it makes a real difference in strength and appearance.
- Identifying the line of demarcation between damaged and healthy hair
- Reducing heat dependency with specific low-heat styling methods
- Protein treatment scheduling for heat-damaged hair
- When a strategic trim is the most efficient recovery tool
All course materials are available on-demand with a dedicated discussion board moderated by a qualified trichologist.