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    GlossaryThermal Damage

    exposure to high heat weakens hair structure and causes breakage

    Thermal Damage, also known as Heat Damage, refers to the harm caused to hair when it is exposed to high temperatures from styling tools like flat irons, curling irons, and blow dryers. This damage can lead to weakened hair structure, resulting in dryness, breakage, split ends, and loss of natural curl pattern. For professionals, it is important to note that thermal damage can compromise the integrity of the hair's cuticle layer, making it more susceptible to further damage and reducing its overall resilience.

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      research Thermal Damage, Styling Product Overuse, and Heat Protection Strategies in Professional Hairstyling: An Expert-Based Protocol for Hair Structure Preservation

      February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
      This applied research article investigates the mechanisms of thermal damage to human hair due to professional styling practices, such as excessive heat exposure and improper use of styling products. It combines trichological principles with professional hairstyling expertise to analyze structural changes in hair fibers under high temperatures and the cumulative effects of repeated heat styling. The study highlights the interaction between heat tools and salon-used cosmetic formulations, proposing an expert-based protocol to minimize thermal damage. This protocol includes evidence-informed heat protection strategies, optimal temperature ranges, and professional recommendations to preserve hair structure while maintaining styling performance, aimed at hairstylists, educators, and practitioners in cosmetology and hair science.

      research Thermal Damage, Styling Product Overuse, and Heat Protection Strategies in Professional Hairstyling: An Expert-Based Protocol for Hair Structure Preservation

      February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
      This applied research article investigates the mechanisms of thermal damage to human hair due to professional styling practices, such as excessive heat exposure and improper use of styling products. It combines trichological principles with professional hairstyling expertise to analyze structural changes in hair fibers under high temperatures and the cumulative effects of repeated heat styling. The study highlights the interaction between heat tools and salon-used cosmetic formulations, proposing an expert-based protocol to minimize thermal damage. This protocol includes evidence-informed heat protection strategies, optimal temperature ranges, and professional recommendations to preserve hair structure while maintaining styling performance, aimed at hairstylists, educators, and practitioners in cosmetology and hair science.

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