Why can’t you undo a heated hairstyle with cold?

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Example: if I straighten my hair, washing it in water will un straighten it, but being in super cold air won’t.

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It’s like boiling an egg – once you boil it, even if put into a freezer it won’t turn back.

The same analogy is for hair, the heat makes the hair stay put, while water softens the hair and allows it to reshape. 

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