Hair becomes dry due to a lack of moisture. Dried-out hair is dull, frizzy and rough; it splits easily and is difficult to comb or brush. You hair can be overly dry for a variety of reasons. Environmental damage from the sun and heat can dry out hair; additionally, blow drying, straightening or curling your hair regularly is damaging and drying, as is receiving chemical treatments. Luckily, you can replenish moisture in your dry, brittle hair at home with patience and the correct tools.
Step 1
Condition regularly. You should condition after every shampoo, and, at least once a week, use a deep conditioning treatment to improve dry, brittle hair. According to Free Beauty Tips, consider a hot oil treatment; this works by softening your hair cuticle and locking in moisture by creating a sealant with the oil. Conditioning oil treatments can be purchased at your local drugstore.
Step 2
Avoid over-washing your hair. Try to limit shampooing to twice a week, and rinse hair with water in between to improve damaged hair. According to Hair-styles-secrets-revealed.com, shampoo strips the natural oils in your hair. Use a moisturizing shampoo that is targeted to dry or damaged hair. If you can afford it, spring for salon quality shampoo; these brands tend to contain less damaging ingredients.
Step 3
Air-dry your hair when possible. Heat from the blow dryer will further damage dry, brittle hair. If you must use a dryer, set it to the coolest temperature setting possible and aim the air down the hair shaft. According to Salon Web, avoid drying hair completely each time; leave a little moisture to dry naturally.
Step 4
Avoid further damage. In order for your dry, brittle hair to improve, you need to avoid doing any additional damage. Try to limit use of styling tools that use heat, or use them at their lowest settings. Also, get your split ends trimmed about every six weeks to stimulate new, healthy hair growth. Finally, drink plenty of water and strive for the proper servings of fruit and vegetables each day to ensure you're getting the vitamins and minerals you need. The healthier you are, the quicker your hair can be restored.
Tips and Warnings
- If you color your hair, look for low or no-ammonia hair color, as it will be less damaging to your hair.
Things You'll Need
- Conditioner
- Deep conditioner or hot oil treatment
- Moisturizing shampoo
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