In our new Hair Q&A series with hair experts, we connect Madame Noire readers with various experts and stylists to answer their most pressing questions about hair care. In this edition, celebrity hair stylist Shedelle Holmes responds to reader-submitted questions about heat damage and the best work-out styles. If you have a hair care issue you’d like to have addressed, Facebook us or email us at editors_at_madamenoire.com. 

What would work best for heat damaged hair (products, approach)?

First you need to identify what could be causing your hair to break and stop immediately! Your hair could be damaged from chemicals or even from the excessive use of heat. Start the healing process by deep conditioning your hair on a weekly basis and cut off the dead ends (completely). Make sure to always apply a leave in conditioner before blowdrying and/or setting your hair. Keep the use of heat to a minimum and sleep with a satin scarf or bonnet, this will help maintain your hairs moisture. One of my favorite hair care brands for damaged hair is Macadamia Natural Oil. Their Deep Repair Masque works wonders!

Shedelle Holmes is a celebrity hair stylist whose clients include Alicia Keys, Marsha Ambrosius and more.