Dryness is a common result of hair overstyling. Permanents, relaxers, hair coloring, blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons all damage hair to some degree. Environmental factors such as sun and wind exposure, salt water or chlorinated water also rob hair of moisture. Depending on your lifestyle and hairstyle, some hair dryness may be inevitable. But with a little tender loving care, you can restore health and luster to your dry hair.
Step 1
Be sure that every hair product you use is labeled for use on dry or extra-dry hair. If you use a product intended for oily hair, you can make your dryness problem even worse. Look for products that have SPF added to help protect your hair from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Step 2
Shampoo your hair only when necessary. Excessive cleaning removes oils from your hair and scalp. On days when you don't shampoo, you can rinse your hair with water if desired.
Step 3
Handle your hair with care, particularly when it is wet. Because dry hair is especially fragile, avoid pulling the hair or scrubbing the scalp with your nails, according to the website Hair Styles Secrets Revealed.
Step 4
Always follow a shampoo with a rich conditioner. On days when you don't shampoo, spray on a leave-in conditioner.
Step 5
Limit the amount of time you dry your hair, or better yet, allow your hair to air dry. Use a cooler setting on your blow dryer, and stop before your hair is completely dry.
Step 6
Schedule a special conditioning treatment at your salon, or use a commercial at-home deep conditioning treatment, which you leave on for five to 15 minutes.
Step 7
Replenish the oil in your hair with an inexpensive at-home treatment. The website DotCom Women suggests a mixture of olive oil and a beaten egg for a conditioning hair treatment. For even more conditioning, try covering your hair with mayonnaise. After leaving the treatment on your hair for about 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, then shampoo and condition as you normally would.
Step 8
Replace lost moisture by rubbing a few drops of safflower oil into your hands, then working it into your dry hair, starting at the ends and moving up toward the scalp. Left in your hair, the oil will act as a humectant, helping to attract and retain moisture, according to the website SalonWeb.com.
Step 9
Make regular appointments at your salon to keep your hair attractively styled. Keeping any broken or split ends trimmed will not only improve your hair's appearance, but will also make it easier to care for, according to BeautyTips.net.
Things You'll Need
- Hair products for dry hair
- Commercial deep-conditioning treatment
- Olive oil and egg
- Mayonnaise
- Safflower oil
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