How to repair dry hair?

Factors that contribute to dry hair?

The main cause of dry hair is insufficient sebum production. Sebum is an essential substance for protecting hair from all external aggressions: weather conditions, UV rays, air conditioning, pollution, tobacco smoke, styling, and heating tools.

Dry hair can be hereditary. This is the case, for example, with very curly and very kinky hair, which is known to be fragile and dry. Age is also a factor contributing to brittle hair. After 45, hair loses its hydration and becomes rougher.

Poor hair treatments can disrupt its natural balance and make it dry and damaged. Using harsh shampoos or washing hair too often alters the hydrolipidic film and reduces sebum production. Coloring and bleaching promote hair dryness and dehydration. Also, be careful with heating tools like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling irons, and with styling products (hairsprays, gels, waxes) which greatly damage the hair fiber.

Dry hair can also result from external aggressions. In winter, wind and cold impact the scalp and sebum production. In summer, it's the sun's rays, sea salt, and pool chlorine that can be particularly harmful. Finally, pollution is also involved in the phenomenon of brittle hair, as its particles unbalance the normal functioning of the scalp.

 

How to get rid of dry hair?

Hair is often mistreated by chemical components, environmental factors, and inappropriate treatments. It can become dry and damaged over time. Cutting is an option, but not mandatory. Instead, you can use products better suited to your hair quality and the desired result. How to get rid of dry hair? Here are the solutions!

 

Adopt a complete treatment

Hair is predisposed to dryness, but certain products and practices accentuate this tendency. It is therefore necessary to adopt a radical solution to better protect your mane.

The goal of hair care is to nourish the hair, making it look healthier. An effective treatment involves maintaining the roots, lengths, and ends.

 

The first step in combating dry hair is to break bad habits and adopt the right routine. A complete routine is more effective than using a single high-end product.

It all starts with shampoo. Shampoos are designed to rid the scalp of excess sebum and nourish the hair fiber. Here, the golden rule is to space out your shampoos as much as possible to avoid damaging the fiber. Ideally, you should shampoo once or twice a week.

Conditioner complements the action of shampoo by disciplining the hair: frizz is controlled, and the hair is smoother. Don't hesitate to do everything you can to pamper your hair by combining conditioner and mask.

 

At the end of the routine, using oil is a good idea. It will nourish the hair, smooth the fiber, and make it more flexible. However, it is not suitable for the scalp, which can become saturated with grease due to sebum. Therefore, it should only be applied to the lengths and ends, which tend to dry out.

Hair day cream and masks have different actions and can be used simultaneously. The weekly or bi-weekly mask nourishes and hydrates the hair. The cream, on the other hand, beautifies and hydrates them daily by reviving the ends.

In addition to hair care, it can be beneficial to perform scalp massages to activate microcirculation and sebum production. This massage can be done several times a week using only fingertips, a non-greasy vegetable oil, or a booster serum to improve hair growth.

 

To detangle your dry hair, choose the right tools. Combs and brushes made of natural materials (wood, bamboo, boar bristles) are particularly recommended, as they avoid damaging the cuticle and further drying out the hair.

Finally, if your ends are truly split and damaged, make an appointment with a hairdresser to get them trimmed. This beauty reflex helps your hair appear less damaged and thin at the ends.

 

The quality of the products used guarantees the effectiveness of the treatment. Thus, products free of the following substances are recommended:

      - Sulfate,

      - Silicone,

      - SCI.

 

What are the best oils for hair?

Natural hair care is better for hair. They are just as effective as commonly used products, with the added ecological benefit. Shampoos, conditioners, and creams enriched with vegetable oils are perfectly suitable.

To care for your dry hair, it's ideal to do an oil bath once a week. Apply a vegetable oil or a mixture of oils to the lengths and ends. Leave it on under a warm towel for 20 minutes to 1 hour, then rinse with your usual shampoo. Depending on your hair type, you may need to shampoo 2 or even 3 times to properly remove the oil.

 

Prioritize products enriched with natural oils

       •  Flaxseed oil has moisturizing and softening properties. Its film-forming agents trap water at the heart of the fiber. This oil is therefore perfect for deep hair care. It is also the secret to giving volume to fine hair and repairing hair fibers. Its richness in vitamin E also helps stop hair loss.

       •  Hemp oil stimulates hair growth and strengthens the texture of the hair fiber. Rich in antioxidants, it protects the lengths from external aggressions, especially heat. Ideal for all hair types, hemp also prevents dandruff.

       •  Broccoli seed oil mimics the properties of silicones and softens hair. It adds shine without weighing down the hair fiber. Its action also tends to repair damaged ends.

       •  Sunflower oil is not only good for cooking but also for hair health. It contains vitamin E, fatty acids like omega-6, and oleic acid. These active ingredients rehydrate the hair while maintaining its shine.

 

Some tips for hair care routine

Preventing and treating dry hair involves an adapted hair care routine.

Too frequent shampooing can grease the scalp and make the hair fiber drier. It is therefore essential to shampoo at most once every three days. The shampoo will be complemented by a conditioner dedicated to dry hair.

Heat is bad for dry hair. This can include straighteners, hairdryers, or hot water. Don't hesitate to swap your appliances for treatment products.

Rinsing with cold water is an old trick to make hair shine. This method seals the scales of the fiber to smooth the cuticle and thus makes your hair shinier. Cold water reinforces the action of the conditioner used for dry hair.

Hydrating dry hair, of course, involves a hair mask. This action should be performed every week to achieve a satisfactory result. Whether it's a homemade product or from a cosmetic brand, you must respect the method and application time.

The bamboo plant grows easily, without the need for fertilizer or treatment. This organic product is therefore ideal for hair care. Anti-static, the bamboo brush effectively smooths the lengths. Start brushing from the ends and finish at the roots. The rounded bristles also massage the scalp with each pass to stimulate blood circulation.