Dry, flaky hair is not only difficult to manage, it can ruin your appearance throughout the day. Luckily, hair is easy to hydrate and you don't have to go to the store and buy special products. All you need is a few changes in your hair care. If you want to try something a little extravagant, make some simple masks using ingredients from your fridge and cupboard. With a little time and love, your hair will come back healthy, strong, and hydrated.
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Method 1 of 3: Hair Care
Step 1. Limit the frequency with which the heat is used to style your hair and set the appliance to the lowest temperature when in use
Hair dryers, straighteners, and curlers often make hair dry and brittle. Setting the temperature too high will also damage the hair. If the weather is not too hot, try drying your hair naturally. If you must style your hair, apply a heat protectant spray first.
- Consider using an ionized hair dryer. This device imparts negatively charged ions to the hair which helps to hold moisture in your hair.
- Use a hot or low setting on a hairdryer, straightener, or curling iron. The styling time will be longer, but the hair will be less damaged.
- Do not use these tools every day. Even if you use a heat protectant spray too much will damage your hair. Try experimenting with different hairstyles, such as natural curls, braids, ponytails, etc.
Step 2. Use the right shampoo and conditioner, and avoid products that contain silicones and sulfates
Choose a shampoo and conditioner that suits your hair type. In most of the cases, both products are for dry or frizzy hair. However, if you have dry, healthy hair, use a shampoo and conditioner specifically for straight hair. Look for products that contain aloe or apricot seed oil to add moisture and hydration to your hair.
- Avoid shampooing with hot water. Hot water can strip your hair (and skin) of its natural oils and moisture, making it dry and dull.
- Silicone is useful for making hair look shinier and smoother, but it can only be cleaned with sulfates. If you don't wash it properly, the silicone will settle, making your hair look limp and dull. Sulfates are harsh substances that are often found in household cleaning products. It cleans silicone well, but also makes hair look brittle and dry.
Step 3. Don't wash your hair every day
This advice may sound gross, but shampooing only 2-3 times a week actually benefits your hair. Hair will become drier the more often you wash it. If you need to wash your hair every day, consider co-washing, where you only wash your hair with conditioner. You should only shampoo 2-3 times a week.
- Take note method You wash your hair. Shampoo is used mostly for the scalp, and conditioner for the ends of your hair.
- If you have thick, coarse hair, consider using a rinse-out conditioner first and a leave-in conditioner after your shower.
- If you have old hair, leave the deep conditioner in your hair (under a shampooing cap) overnight. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner in the morning as usual.
Step 4. Limit the frequency of painting, highlighting, curling, or relaxing your hair
All of these styling techniques use chemicals, which can make your hair dry and brittle over time. While there's no safe permanent curling method, there are a few tips for dyeing, highlighting, or relaxing your hair without damaging your hair too much:
- Consider an ammonia-free hair dye. You'll likely have to go to a salon to have it treated by a professional stylist, but this method is much friendlier and gentler on your hair. if you have old hair, use a moisturizing/hydrating hair dye.
- Consider getting a balayage instead of the usual highlights. Highlight balayage is done from the middle to the tips of the hair, Since the roots are left natural, you don't have to take care of them too often. In addition, this method also looks more natural.
- Consider chemical-free relaxants. This product is still harsh on your hair. Therefore, although this method is lighter on the hair, it should not be done too often.
Step 5. Protect your hair from the elements, especially wind and sunlight
Both can cause dry and brittle hair. Protect your hair with UV protective spray or wear a hat if it's hot and sunny outside. You can also wear a hat or hood to prevent dry hair. Here are some things you need to pay attention to:
- Put on a conditioning and rich cream and a swimming cap before you swim. This will keep your hair from drying out from the chlorinated water.
- Use a rich, moisturizing conditioner during winter. Add a deep-conditioning treatment once a week to your hair care schedule to keep hair hydrated.
Step 6. Pay attention to how you comb your hair
Always comb your hair from the ends, and never go straight from the roots. Also, never comb your hair while it's wet because it's more prone to breakage or breakage. We recommend combing your hair with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. If your hair is dry, comb it with a wide-tooth comb (recommended for those with curly hair) or a natural boar bristle comb (helps restore hair's natural oils).
If necessary, use an anti-frizz spray or cream to make your hair easier to comb
Method 2 of 3: Making and Using Masks and Treatments
Step 1. Use an over-the-counter deep conditioning treatment once a week
After shampooing, apply a deep conditioner and cover your hair with a shampooing cap. Wait for 15-30 minutes before cleaning the conditioner.
Step 2. Make and use a simple conditioning treatment spray
Fill a spray bottle with 2/3 water and 1/3 with leave-in conditioner. Close the bottle and shake to mix the two together. Spray the mixture onto your hair until it's damp, then apply a rich conditioning cream to your hair.
Step 3. Use a quick and easy hot oil treatment
Heat 1-2 tablespoons (14.8-29.6 ml) of oil (coconut or olive oil is recommended) and work it through your hair. Cover your hair with a plastic shampooing cap and wait 20-30 minutes. When it's time, rinse off the oil and wash with shampoo and conditioner.
- If you have very thick or long hair, you may need more oil.
- To increase the effectiveness of the mask, leave it in the sun or in the dryer. The heat will help the hair absorb the oil.
Step 4. Try a simple hair mask of honey and coconut oil
Combine 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of honey and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe container. Run the mask along the length of your hair then tuck your hair into a shampooing cap. Wait 30-40 minutes then wash off using warm water and shampoo.
- If you don't have coconut oil, use olive oil.
- Honey is great for hair as it helps to retain moisture in the hair.
Step 5. Make a mask of honey, oil and yogurt to hydrate and strengthen your hair
Mix 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml of honey and cup (65 grams) pure Greek yogurt. Apply the mask to damp hair, then put on a shampooing cap. Wait 15-20 minutes, then wash off the mask with shampoo and warm water.
Step 6. Try an oil and avocado mask to nourish dry and brittle hair
Mash a ripe avocado and mix it with 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of olive oil in a large bowl. For added nutrition and hydration, add 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of honey. Apply the mask to damp hair then put on a shampooing cap. Wait for 15-60 minutes, then wipe the mask on your hair.
Step 7. Make a honey banana mask to hydrate hair and prevent breakage
Combine 1 ripe banana with 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of honey in a blender. Turn on the blender until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps. Run the mask mixture into your hair and massage your scalp. put on a shampooing cap and wait for 15 minutes. Remove the mask when it's time.
Bananas will help restore elasticity to your hair and prevent it from breaking easily
Method 3 of 3: Taking Care of Your Health
Step 1. Eat lots of silica-containing foods for healthy hair
One of the reasons hair becomes dry is because it is unhealthy. You can restore strength and shine to your hair by consuming lots of silica, a mineral found in asparagus, bell peppers, cucumbers, potatoes, and vegetables.
Step 2. Make sure you are getting enough protein and vitamins
Meat is the main source of protein, but protein can also be found in other foods, such as eggs, yogurt, and chickpeas. Vitamins A, B, C, E, and K are also very important for hair, and can be found in fruits, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables.
In addition to vitamins, make sure you get enough beta-carotene, folic acid, magnesium and sulfur from your diet
Step 3. Eat foods that contain essential fatty acids to fight dry and brittle hair
Essential fatty acids are found in many fish, including: herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, and tuna. In addition, essential fatty acids are also contained in avocados, flaxseeds, olives, and nuts.
Step 4. Drink about 6-8 glasses of water (1.5-2 liters) of water daily
Water is not only important for the health of the body, but also for the fertility of the hair. If you don't drink a lot of water, your hair and skin will dry out.
Tips
- Buy products that benefit hair texture. For example, if you have curly hair, buy a product that specializes in curly hair. Likewise for owners of straight hair.
- Read ingredient labels. Avoid products that contain a lot of chemicals, such as silicon and sulfates. Look for products that contain hair-fertilizing ingredients, such as aloe vera, natural oils, and natural butter.
- Hats can protect your hair from the harsh winter weather and winds and the hot sun, but hats can also absorb moisture from your hair.
- Consider changing hair care products as the seasons change. Use a product that is extra rich and moist during the winter, and a lighter product in the winter.
Warning
- Not all methods will give the same results for everyone because everyone's hair is different. Methods that work for others may not necessarily work for you.
- Allow time for masks and products to work. Not all methods will work the first time you try them. Continue treatment for a month before determining eligibility.
