Wearing a ponytail when hair is wet?

by Telma
(Cape Town)

Hi Nina

I am trying to stop heat-styling my hair so much, my hair is curly and thin so I decide its best if I heat style once a month and for the rest of the other weeks I will wear my hair curly.

Problem, will I cause any damage to my hair if I wear a ponytail straight after I am finished with the washing?

Just concerned i want to grow it out and definitely without any damage whatsoever. And while I wear the ponytail what products do you advise me to use besides a leave-in conditioner?
I also sometimes look for individual split ends and trim them myself. Does that damage the hair? my hair is also very dry someone suggested that I should use Redken for (strength and repair for distressed hair)to build the strength and then I can use moisture products for shine. What do you think about it?

My main goal is to achieve mid-length hair just below my bra strap i really hope i will be successful.

please help.

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