Extremely dry hair is frustrating because it tends to break more easily, lose its sheen and can have a frizzy appearance. Reintroducing moisture to extremely dry hair can help ease the appearance of frizzy locks while making hair more manageable and less prone to damage.
Shampoo
For extremely dry hair, the best type of shampoo to use is a moisturizing shampoo, according to DermNet NZ. A moisturizing shampoo will help to eliminate flyaway hair as well. Moisturizing shampoos work by making split ends look better with the use of proteins. Proteins bond to your hair, according to DermNet NZ, and this has the effect of gluing split ends back together. Moisturizing shampoos help pull moisture back into your hair and scalp, which keeps it from becoming too dry and helps eliminate static build-up. Never use a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner, as DermNet NZ reports that this may dry out your hair even more.
Conditioner
Conditioners are the key to eliminating dry hair, according to WomensHealthcareTopics.com. For those who have extremely dry hair, WomensHealthcareTopics.com recommends towel drying your hair prior to conditioning to remove as much moisture from the water as possible. Once your hair is towel dried, apply the conditioner. If it’s summer time, leave the conditioner in your hair for one to two minutes. In winter months, your hair will require a bit more moisture; leave the conditioner in your hair for at least three minutes. Always comb the conditioner through your hair prior to rinsing to ensure adequate coverage throughout the entire length of hair strands. WomensHealthcareTopics.com recommends conditioners that contain humectants but also states that an alternative is using mayonnaise. If you choose to use mayonnaise instead of a traditional conditioner, leave the mayonnaise in your hair for five minutes. Closing hair cuticles will help your hair reap the benefits of the conditioner by locking in moisture; rinse out the conditioner or mayonnaise with cool water instead of warm water.
Oil Treatments
Hot oil treatments are recommended for dry hair, according to WomensHealthcareTopics.com. You may opt for an over-the-counter hot oil treatment or you can visit your local salon. If you opt for an at-home method, you can create your own treatment. WomensHealthcareTopics.com recommends massaging two tbsp. of either warm almond oil or warm olive oil into your hair and then wrapping your hair in a warm, damp towel. Allow the warm oil to work on your hair for 30 minutes prior to rinsing.
WomensHealthcareTopics.com states that aromatherapy may also improve dry hair. One aromatherapy is combining six drops of lavender oil, sandalwood oil and bay oil with six oz. of warm sesame oil. Once you have the essential oils mixed, apply them to your hair, and wrap your hair in a towel for 15 minutes before rinsing.
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