#heat damage

[heartzforyouxoxo]

idk if it’s js me but does anyone else find heat damaged hair really cute, like idk if js makes u instantly cool and it feels like it’s own hairstyle idk

[glitterpom]

heat damages fears me. but its kinda like a spider situation where I too am scared of heat damage more so than it's scared of me. probably. up to interpretation

[indireneedoffluvoxamime]

2026-01-28. I impulsively cut most of my hair after seeing how damaged my ends still were, even after two years of trying everything to “fix” it. I researched methods, switched shampoos, bought the products, deep conditioned, did protein treatments, tried braid-outs and finger coils, went back to salons that fried my hair (again), and even convinced myself I’d just be a straight natural. Nothing gave me the results I wanted, especially at the ends and front. So I finally did what I’d been avoiding: I cut it. A lot. I cried. I felt ugly. I felt guilty, like everyone was more attached to my hair than I was. But now it dries faster (kind of), feels thicker, and looks healthier. When my mom twisted it and I tried finger coiling again (this time patiently, specifically with music playing just to get into the mood and as a distraction from doing my hair. Trust, it goes quicker when you’re a bit distracted with music.); I realized this is actually what I wanted. I don’t feel 100% pretty yet, but I’m learning to be kinder to myself. The first month is the hardest. If I can get through this, I can get through anything. P.S. The back is nun ya business!!

[bumblebeeappletree]

The summer of 2021-2022 saw absolutely scorching temperatures around the country and record-breaking heatwaves. Perth suffered six days in a row of temperatures above 40-degrees, relentless heat that is tough for us, and for our gardens.

1. Choose plants that are suited to your local climate and growing conditions.

This means they are more likely to bounce back after an extreme event. Josh’s local pigface species, Carpobrotus virescens, and grassy Lomandra longifolia look undeniably burnt and worse for wear after the heatwave, but they will bounce back as Perth’s temperatures cool down.

2. Resist the urge to cut off damaged and burnt leaves.

Josh says the next ‘do’, is a ‘don’t’! Pruning back will promote new growth of young, tender foliage that is extremely vulnerable on the next hot day. For other plants like the banana tree, it is very important to not cut off the damaged outer leaves, as this will expose the delicate stems, buds, and rhizomes to potentially damaging heat from direct sun.

3. Don’t regret, prepare!

Rather than react to heat after the fact, prepare your garden so your plants are in great condition heading into summer. Deep, occasional watering of your established plants will help develop the sort of root systems that will help the plant withstand heat waves. The best time to water is either overnight or in the morning, so water is available throughout the day when the plants need it. And of course, keep beds well-mulched to retain moisture and keep plant roots cool.

Young vegie seedlings only have shallow root systems, so watering frequently is the way to go. If you see them wilting, water them straight away—without worrying about the time of day.

4. Utilise shade

Relocate potted plants to the shade on hot days, and use 50% weave shadecloth to protect and shade established in-ground plants. Josh is covering up his fig tree ‘on really hot days, the fruit can literally cook on the plant before you have a chance to pick it and eat it.’ The shade cloth’s open weave allows the plant to respire and maintain airflow, and the white colour reflects sunlight to reduce heating up. Once the heat has passed, remember to take it off.

5. Water for wildlife

Spare a thought for wildlife as well as plants. If you have a birdbath or pond, top them up, and fill up other containers around the garden to ensure there is safe and accessible water around for animals.

At the end of the day, there’s only so much you can do to protect your garden from the elements—some damage is inevitable. But the more prepared you are for extreme heat, the more chance that your plants and gardens will bounce back.

Featured Plants:

COASTAL PIGFACE  - Carpobrotus virescens  

SPINY-HEADED MAT-RUSH - Lomandra longifolia cv. 

PURPLE CORAL PEA - Hardenbergia violacea cv. 

SWEET VIRBURNUM - Viburnum odoratissimum cv. 

CAST IRON PLANT - Aspidistra elatior 

BANANA - Musa cv. 

[thewriterandallhair]

The Truth About Protein Treatments And Natural Hair

Protein treatments helps strengthen your hair if it’s brittle, limp, or damaged. If you have major hair breakage, heat damage, or ...

This particular treatment’s purpose is to help rebuild the structure of your hair strands. When your hair begins to feel damaged, brittle, stiff, or limp, a protein treatment will help repair your hair. 

[frogs-are-bitchs]

i really had the audicity-

[katrizzle]

my hair is garbo

any tips for getting your curl pattern back after years of heat damage AND bleaching it? my hair used to be 3b, but now it's about 2c, maybe 3a at best :,( i'm really sad about it, i recently cut a lot of my hair off to get rid of most of the damage but my hair's still more wavy than curly

[hiveswap]

Hairdresser: I've never dealt with curly hair before uwu this is so scaryy

Me: then fucking unhand me