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Everyone is terrified of heat damage…but barely anyone talks about the damage happening every single time you brush. Heat can weaken the hair, dry it out and damage the cuticle But brushing creates FRICTION + TENSION + PULLING. And if your doing that multiple times a day, every day, your repeatedly stressing the same strands over and over again. If you heat style once a week, that’s one exposure. If you brush your hair 2-3 times EVERY DAY, that’s 14-21 rounds of friction and pulling every single week. That’s why I’m so careful with brushing: ✨detangler first ✨ start at the ends ✨ work your way up slowly ✨ never rip through knots ✨ use a wet brush or tangle teaser It’s not just the big things like bleach and heat that damage your hair. Your DAILY habits matter just as much #hairtok #hairbreakage #heatdamage #brushing