Damaged hair can be caused by exposure to dry heat, chemical treatments, excessive brushing, chlorine and salt water. Harsh shampoos can also damage hair by stripping away natural and moisturizing oils. Hair accessories, such as pins, clips and ties, can damage and break hair when worn too tight. Hair becomes damaged when the outer cuticle layer breaks or becomes dry, and it may be damaged if it is dry to the touch, looks dull, or is difficult to comb and style. Split ends are also a sign of damaged hair. With some restoration techniques and prevention methods, hair can become shinier, softer and healthier.
Step 1
Get a haircut or a trim that removes at least the bottom 2 inches of hair. This should remove all of the split ends and encourage healthier growth.
Step 2
Use a daily conditioner that is specially made for dry or damaged hair. Look for a conditioner with added proteins.
Step 3
Use a leave-in conditioner to provide moisture to your hair throughout the day. These conditioners come as both creams and sprays. Creams can be used before styling hair. Spritzing a leave-in conditioner spray after styling hair will work as well.
Step 4
Apply a homemade hair mask to your hair at least once a week. A hair mask can be made by mashing an avocado and mixing it with olive oil. Once the mask is applied to your hair, wrap it in a towel or shower cap and leave the mask on as long as possible, but no longer than overnight, before rinsing with a gentle shampoo.
Step 5
Use heated hair appliances, such as hair dryers, straighteners and curlers, sparingly. Before using these appliances, apply a product infused with silk that is designed to protect hair from heat damage.
Step 6
Use only fabric hair ties, and keep ties, clips and pins as loose as possible.
Tips and Warnings
- You can visit a hair salon to see what kind of professional hair treatments are available.
Things You'll Need
- Conditioner
- Leave-in conditioner
- Avocado
- Olive oil
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