Finding the root cause of your damaged hair may be essential in finding an effective treatment. Root repair treatments may help strengthen the roots of your hair and promote new, healthy growth. Commercial and natural root repair treatments are available as serums, shampoos and conditioners, herbs and essential oils. With modifications to your hair regimen and the help of root repair treatments, you may be on your way to beautiful, healthy hair.
Causes
Chemicals in hair treatments can damage hair, causing it to break if overused or used improperly. Excessive brushing and overstyling can damage the hair shaft and cause hair to fall out. Heat from hair dryers, curling irons, flat irons and the sun's ultraviolet rays can leave hair dry and brittle. Regardless of the cause, damage may leave your hair looking lifeless and unhealthy.
Action
Try to eliminate the original insult on your hair. If you color your hair, you may want to stop or consider using an all-natural dye that does not contain harsh chemicals. Use a brush with soft, smooth bristles; avoid the kind with little balls at the ends. Brush in inch-long sections from the ends of your hair to your roots and avoid brushing wet, fragile hair. Beverly Hills celebrity stylist Cristophe recommends replacing any heat-styling tool that is older than 5 years, as chances are the temperature gauge is not functioning properly. Use the nozzle attachment on your hair dryer to decrease damage and use a flat iron with ceramic plates which heat up evenly, work faster and are gentler on hair. If you are going to be spending a lot of time in the sun, use a UV-protective spray to prevent hair from getting sunburned.
Commercial Treatments
Drug stores and salons carry a wide variety of hair products that help strengthen the hair's roots and promote growth from the roots. Ask your stylist to recommend something for your hair type. While root repair treatments may be effective, they often contain harsh ingredients that can irritate your scalp. You may want to consider trying natural treatments.
Natural Treatments
Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. If you have a dry and flaky scalp, essential oils like jojoba oil or tea tree oil can moisturize and soothe it. Jojoba oil can break up flakes on your scalp so they are easier to remove during shampooing. Massage several drops into your scalp for a few minutes before showering. If you have an oily scalp, tea tree oil's antiseptic properties can prevent the dandruff associated with an oily scalp. Consider using a tea tree oil shampoo and conditioner. Herbs may also be good for your scalp and hair. Herbs like horsetail and coltsfoot, herbs rich in amino acids, can heal hair breakage, rebuild the hair's shafts and promote healthy hair growth.
Considerations
Healthy hair starts from the inside out. Maintain a healthy diet. Poor nutrition, especially a lack of protein and iron can contribute to hair damage and hair loss. Limit your stressors and lead an active lifestyle. If you experience sudden hair loss, see your doctor as this could be the symptom of an underlying disease.
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