Damaged hair is characterized by dry and brittle hair strands. The most common causes of this type of hair include a poor diet, overuse of styling products, chemicals, hairbrushes, combs, straightening irons, cold wind and overexposure to the sun. Damage can make your hair unmanageable and can even lead to split ends, which can eventually lead to hair loss. Fortunately, there are ways you can fix the condition of your hair and prevent future hair damage.
Step 1
Take one 2500 mcg (micrograms) vitamin B7 tablet once daily for 30 days to help internally strengthen brittle hair. Vitamin B7, also known as biotin, can slowly repair brittle and damaged hair while preventing new hair from breaking. You can buy vitamin B7 supplements at any pharmacy or health-food store.
Step 2
Purchase a hot-oil treatment kit and apply it at home. Hot-oil treatments moisturize and repair dry, brittle hair by coating the hair strands with oil. Make sure you read the instruction booklet that is included with the kit before applying to your hair. You can also have a hot-oil treatment applied professionally at a hair salon.
Step 3
Massage 2 tbsp. of coconut oil into dry and brittle hair. Coconut oil contains proteins and other substances that can strengthen and moisturize your hair naturally. Massage the oil into your scalp and hair before going to bed and leave in overnight. Shampoo out in the morning. Coconut oil will not stain your bedsheets. In addition, use coconut oil as a styling agent instead of styling products that contain harsh chemicals.
Step 4
Avoid using shampoos and conditioners that contain alcohol and lauryl sulfate (SLS). These substances can further damage your hair. Instead, use an all-around natural liquid soap such as castile soap. This soap contains only natural oils, which can moisturize and strengthen hair. You can buy castile soap at any health-food store.
Things You'll Need
- Vitamin B7 tablets
- Coconut oil
- Castile soap
References
- "Hair Care: An Illustrated Dermatologic Handbook;" Zoe Diana Draelo; 2004
- "Natural Beauty at Home: More Than 250 Easy to Use Recipes for Body, Bath, and Hair;" Janice Cox; 2002
- "Clinical Dermatology;" Richard Weller, John A. A. Hunter, John Savin, and Mark Dahl; 2008
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