Some forms of hair are drier than others and may become brittle and broken more easily. With dry hair you will have to be careful about using certain styling products and hair dryers or hair irons. Your hair stylist should be able to tell you if your hair is dry.
Eat Healthy
Eating a healthy diet rich in nutrients is important, not only your overall health, but also for the health of your hair. Routinely consuming a diet that is lacking in nutrients can become apparent in the dryness of your hair, nails and skin. Also, drink at least eight cups of water a day because it is important to keep all the cells in your body properly hydrated, including hair cells.
An important aspect of a hair healthy diet is the consumption of fats. According to HelpGuide.org, eating healthy forms of fat is essential for healthy vibrant hair and if you lack healthy fats in your diet your hair can become dry and easily damaged. Foods that contain healthy fats include fish such as salmon, flax seed, olive oil, nuts, peanut butter and avocados.
Outdoor Precautions
Your hair often becomes drier because of what it is exposed to. Exposure to the chlorine in pool water, sun, saltwater and wind can all cause your hair to dry out, reports TeensHealth.org. In these instances, take precautions to prevent exposure by staying out of the direct sun or by wearing a hat when you are outside. Hair that has been exposed to these type of elements should be shampooed and conditioned with products designed specifically for this type of damage, notes TeensHealth.org.
Dry Shampoo
Shampooing your hair every day is not always necessary and depends on the dryness of your hair. According to Women's Healthcare Topics website, shampooing too often can strip dry hair of necessary oils. If you have dry hair it is important to alternate the days you shampoo your hair. TeensHealth.org reports that some hair types only need to be washed once a week because they are so dry.
If you experience some unwanted oil in your hair and scalp on days that you do not shampoo your hair, use a dry shampoo to soak up the excess oil. Dry shampoos can be easily combed through your hair and the power in the shampoo will soak up the excess oil without drying out your hair.
Conditioning Treatment
Conditioning is an important part of managing dry hair. Get conditioning treatments from your stylist every time you get your hair cut or trimmed, which should occur at least every six weeks.
When conditioning on your own, brush the conditioner through your hair and leave it on for about 2 minutes, then rinse the hair with cool water to help the cuticles lock in the moisture, notes Women's Healthcare Topics.
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