Dealing with damaged hair can be such a downer. Dry, lackluster hair is just not cute and it’s hard to manage. Don’t worry, my darlings, I struggle with damaged hair myself and know that all hope is not lost! There are ways we can make our damaged hair glossy and beautiful again, and I’m going to show you 7 ways to do just that! Keep on reading for 7 ways to breathe new life into dry, damaged hair.
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1. Air It out
When you’re dealing with damaged hair, the last thing you want to do is expose it to heat, which can further damage your locks. After you wash your hair, air dry it and use a wide toothed wooden comb or your fingers to comb through your hair. Wet hair is extremely weak, so save the combing for once your hair is damp or almost dry so you don’t snag or snap it!
2. Try Heat-free Styling
While you’re trying to repair your hair, try out some heat-free styles. You can create gorgeous, natural looking waves and curls by rolling your hair up with an old T-shirt you cut into strips, braiding your hair or going all old school by using sponge rollers! Forgoing the heat tools will save your hair from the scorching heat, which can strip your hair of its natural oils.
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3. Use Natural or Sulphate-free Shampoos
If you have dry hair, using a harsh shampoo with lots of chemicals isn’t going to do it any favors. Some traditional shampoos are harmful to your hair, scalp, body and the environment from the chemicals and carcinogens. Using a natural shampoo can help improve the condition of your hair from the natural oils, help promote new hair growth, are non-allergenic and environmentally friendly!
4. Weekly Deep Conditioning
Consistent deep conditioning is imperative to helping restore moisture and softness to damaged hair! There are so many options in DIY deep conditioners that you can concoct your own or look for one at the drugstore. The key is to let the conditioner sit in your hair for at least 30 minutes and to keep it up every week. Within a few uses you should start to see and feel a difference!
5. Massage Your Scalp
Giving yourself a scalp massage not only feels good, it can help damaged, dry hair. According to Discover Health, a scalp massage can help stimulate the production of endorphins and serotonin, which can help put you in a better mood, reduce stress, strengthen hair follicles, increase blood flow to help hair grow and nourish your hair with natural oils. Give yourself a gentle, relaxing scalp massage about twice a week.
6. Get Regular Trims
If you have damaged hair, chances are you have some split ends, also. In order to get rid of dead ends and damage, get regular trims every few weeks. Having split ends can impede hair growth so it’s best to get them chopped off for new hair growth and to help hair to appear healthier. Then you can start showing off healthier-looking locks!
7. Go for Boar
Brushing your hair is important to distribute your hair’s natural oils, and using a boar bristle brush can be even better! Boar bristle brushes are naturally hard with densely packed bristles. That can be a bit intimidating at first but they’re excellent at removing dirt and debris from your hair, help massage your scalp and distribute oils. Keep in mind that this type of brush shouldn’t be used on knotty or tangled hair, use your fingers to detangle first and then brush it out with the brush.
Use these seven tips on treating damaged hair and you should start to see some positive changes soon! Having damaged hair isn’t the end of the world, there are plenty of things you can do to change and repair the condition of your hair, so don’t worry! Do you have any tips on treating damaged hair?
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Tyeasha: Great tips, just want to add that you should moisturize & seal your hair nightly or a few times a week to keep your hair moisturized until your next wash day.
Kaytlyn: I have switched to a sulfate free shampoo this week and I am already getting compliments! It is the brand "Not your mother's" and it is called "way to grow." I use it in conjunction with the Mane & Tail conditioner as well as the Aussie 3 minute miracle deeeeeeeeep conditioner. I am loving these three products 1) for what it does for my hair & 2) the inexpensive prices (between $3-5 each!) just wanted to recommend these!
Melissa: Here’s two things that work for me – when I overly heat styled my hair. #1 is the hommade approach where you can use a teaspoon of olive oil and two teaspoons of mayonnaise – apply to your hair and then cover it with a plastic cap and leave it on for thirty minutes. That is the cheapest way. If you are a super busy mom like me and work also, you can use the heat leave-in protector from the Shielo brand BEFORE doing any heat styling. The Shielo protector will stop the heat from damaging your hair, and it just makes it super shiny and soft again.
Randi: I use a honey shampoo conditioner I make myself. And if I need clarifying I use a vinegar rinse. No products for my hair anymore!
Stephanie: @Randi, what do you do for conditioner?
Godde: Thanks for the tips. I've started my hair journey over a month ago with weekly deep conditioning, cold wash every 2 days, and nightly moisturizing with coconut oil and other nightly product for dry and damaged hair, most importantly no heat whatsoever therefore my hair has been looking pretty healthy so far.
amber: Thanks this really helps
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