Tips for Damaged Hair ... For Dummies!
Damaged hair can't be permanently repaired. The only way to get rid of the damage is to wait for your hair to grow out and to develop healthier habits.
However, there are ways to make your hair look less damaged. To prevent damaged hair treat the cause. What causes hair damage?
Causes of Damaged Hair:
• Chemicals:
- Bleach
- Permanent and semi permanent colors
- Perms and straighteners
All these change the chemical structure of the hair fiber and can make the hair more susceptible to damage.
• Mechanical Damage:
- Harsh brushing
- Harsh combing
- Rubbing the hair too harshly with a towel
- Abrasion from rubber bands, barrettes and other accessories
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Just-washed hair is especially susceptible to mechanical damage.
• Heat:
- Too-hot blow dryers
- Hot rollers
- Curling and straightening implements
• Environmental Damage:
- Ultraviolet rays
- Wind
- Sea (salt water)
Damaged Hair Repair
Use a good strong conditioner that contains proteins and humectants. Leave it on as long as possible.
Once a week, do a deep-conditioning treatment. A drop of silicone serum also an help smooth down the cuticle.
Remember — do not try to correct the damage through further coloring, perming or heat treatment! The best hair repair advice for damaged hair is to prevent it.
