How to repair dry hair?

What are the factors that contribute to dry hair? 

The main cause of dry hair is insufficient sebum production. Sebum is an essential substance for protecting hair from all external aggressions: climatic conditions, UV rays, air conditioning, pollution, tobacco smoke, styling and heating devices.

Dry hair can be hereditary. This is the case, for example, with very curly and very kinky hair, which are known to be fragile and dry. Age is also a factor that promotes brittle hair. After 45 years, the hair loses its moisture and becomes rougher.

Poor treatment of hair can disrupt its natural balance and make it dry and damaged.Using harsh shampoos or washing your hair too often alters the hydrolipidic film and reduces sebum production. Coloring and bleaching promote dryness and dehydration of the hair. Be careful also with heating devices such as hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons, as well as styling products (hairsprays, gels, waxes) which can severely damage the hair fiber.

Dry hair can also result from external aggressions. In winter, the wind and the cold affect the scalp and sebum production. In summer, it is the sun's rays, the salt from the sea and the chlorine from the poolthat can be particularly harmful.Finally, pollution is also involved in the phenomenon of brittle hair, as its particles disrupt the normal functioning of the scalp.

 

How to stop having dry hair ?

Hair is often damaged by chemical components, ecological factors and inappropriate treatments. They can become dry and damaged over time. Cutting is an option, but it is not mandatory. You can instead use treatments that are better suited to the quality of your hair and the desired result.How to stop having dry hair ? Here are the solutions !

 

Adopt a complete treatment

Hair is predisposed to dryness, but certain products and practices accentuate this tendency. It is therefore necessary to adopt a radical solution to better protect your mane.

The goal of hair care is to nourish the hair, by making it look healthier and more radiant. An effective treatment involves caring for the roots, the lengths and the ends.  

 

The first step to fighting dry hair is to put an end to bad habits and adopt the right routine.A complete routine is actually more effective than using a single high-end product.

Everything starts with shampoo. Shampoos are designed to rid the scalp of excess sebum and nourish the hair fiber. Here, the golden rule is to space out your shampoos as much as possible to avoid damaging the hair fiber. Ideally, you should do one or two shampoos per week.  

Conditionercompletes the action of the shampoo by taming the hair : frizz is controlled and the hair is smoother. Don’t hesitate to do everything you can to pamper your hair by combining conditioner and mask.

 

At the end of your routine, using oil proves to be a good idea. It will act to nourish the hair, smooth the fiber, and make it softer. However, it is not suitable for the scalp, which can become saturated with oil from sebum. Therefore, it should only be applied to the lengths and ends, which tend to dry out.

Day cream for hair and hair masks have different effects and can be used simultaneously. The weekly or bi-weekly mask nourishes and hydrates the hair. The cream, on the other hand, enhances and hydrates it daily by reviving the ends.

In addition to treatments, it may be beneficial to practice scalp massages to stimulate microcirculation and sebum production. This massage can be performed several times a week using only your fingertips, a non-greasy vegetable oil or a booster serum to enhance their growth.

 

To detangle your dry hair, choose the right tools. Combs and brushes made from natural materials (wood, bamboo, boar bristles) are particularly recommended, as they prevent damage to the cuticle and further drying out of the hair. 

Finally, if your ends are really split and damaged,  make an appointment at a hairdresser to trim them. This beauty habit allows your hair to appear less damaged and thin at the ends. 

 

The quality of the products used is the guarantee of the effectiveness of the treatment. Therefore, treatments free from the following substances are recommended :  

      - Sulfate,

      - Silicone,

      - SCI.

 

What are the best oils for hair?

Natural treatments are better for hair. They are just as effective as the products usually used, with the added ecological benefit. Shampoos, conditioners, and creams enriched with vegetable oils are perfectly suitable.

To care for your dry hair, the ideal is to do an oil bath once a week. Apply a vegetable oil or an oil blend to the lengths and ends. Leave on under a warm towel for 20 minutes to 1 hour then rinse with your usual shampoo. Depending on your hair type, you may need to shampoo 2 or even 3 times to properly remove the oil.

 

Favor products enriched with natural oils

       •  Linseed oil has moisturizing and softening properties. Its film-forming agents trap water at the heart of the fiber. This oil is therefore perfect for deep hair care.This is also the secret to giving volume to fine hair and repairing hair fibers. Its richness in vitamin E also helps to stop hair loss.

       •  Hemp oil stimulates hair growth and strengthens the texture of the hair fiber. Rich in antioxidants, it protects the lengths from external aggressions, especially heat. Ideal for all hair types, hemp also prevents dandruff.

       •  Broccoli oil mimics the properties of silicones and softens the hair. It brings shine without weighing down the hair fiber. Its action also tends to repair damaged ends.

       •  Sunflower oil is not only good for culinary preparations, but also for hair health. It contains vitamin E, fatty acids such as omega-6, and oleic acid. These active ingredients rehydrate the hair while maintaining its shine.

 

Some tips for your hair care routine

Preventing and treating dry hair requires a suitable hair care routine. 

Washing your hair too frequently can make the scalp oily and the hair fiber drier. It is therefore essential to shampoo no more than once every three days. The shampoo should be followed by a conditioner designed for dry hair. 

Heat is bad for dry hair. This can include straighteners, hair dryers, or hot water. Do not hesitate to swap your devices for treatment products.

Cold water rinsing is an old trick to make hair shine. This method seals the scales of the fiber to smooth the cuticle and thus makes your hair shinier. Cold water therefore enhances the effect of the conditioner used for dry hair.

Hydration of dry hair naturally involves a hair mask. This should be done every week to achieve a satisfactory result. Whether it is a homemade product or from a cosmetic brand, it is important to follow the method and application time.

The bamboo plant grows easily, without the need for fertilizer or treatment. This organic product is therefore ideal for caring for hair. Antistatic, the bamboo brushefficiently smooths the lengths. Start brushing from the ends and finish at the roots. The rounded bristles also massage the scalp with each stroke to stimulate blood circulation.