You may be born with dry, limp hair, but you don't have to live with it. Protect dry hair from the environment by wearing a hat in the sun or wind, and using a bathing cap when you swim. Learn effective ways to cut, wash, condition and curl your hair to ward off dryness and limpness and create luxurious locks.
Step 1
Shampoo less often if you have dry hair. Women's Healthcare Topics recommends washing your hair every other day or even less often because the shampoo can reduce needed oils. Use a shampoo made for dry hair, and rub it mostly around your scalp area. When you rinse, the shampoo will clean your ends sufficiently without drying them out.
Step 2
Condition your hair after each shampoo. MotherNature.com says this lubricates dry hair and makes it healthier by attaching the cuticles, or outer layers, to the central shafts. Mayonnaise makes an effective conditioner, too. MotherNature.com recommends leaving it on for up to an hour for maximum effectiveness. For heavy-duty help, make an appointment at a salon for a steam moisturizing treatment.
Step 3
Avoid excessive heat because it's one of the worst offenders when it comes to dry hair. Women's Healthcare Topics says to air-dry your hair, or use your blow dryer on low. Instead of using a curling iron, buy old-fashioned plastic or sponge rollers. To volumize limp hair when you dry it, "Ladies' Home Journal" says to lower your head and flip your hair forward. Dry your roots first with a blow dryer on a low setting if you have dry hair. When the roots are dry, hold your head up straight and continue with the rest of your hair.
Step 4
Style your hair with products made for your condition. For dry hair, use a moisturizing solution. If your hair is limp, choose a product without a heavy moisturizer and apply sparingly. Ladies' Home Journal recommends sprays or gels that add volume to your hair--the container might say "lifts roots." Apply most products to your roots while your hair is damp.
Step 5
Cut your hair to reduce dryness and limpness. Trim your dry hair about every six weeks to remove frayed ends, says MotherNature.com. Get a layered haircut to take weight off your limp tresses, according to "Ladies' Home Journal." Your hair will look fuller and spring up more.
Tips and Warnings
- Give your limp hair more volume by lightly teasing it. Ladies' Home Journal says to use a fine-toothed comb to tease your hair at the roots, and follow up with a little hairspray.
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