Dry hair will look dull and rough, and is usually more prone to breakage. Luckily, you can easily nourish dry hair to make it soft and shiny again.
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Part 1 of 3: Starting Healthy Habits
Step 1. Handle hair with care when shampooing or drying it
If your hair is dry, you have brittle or vulnerable hair. When handled or handled roughly, the ends may split or even, the strands may break. When shampooing, drying, or styling, treat your hair like a fine cloth that needs to be handled with extreme care. This means that you should not rub, pull, or squeeze them.
- When washing your hair, use your fingertips to gently apply the shampoo to the hair strands rather than scrubbing it vigorously and quickly.
- Rinse the shampoo off using cold or warm water. Hot water is very damaging to dry hair. After washing your hair, cover your hair cuticles with cold water while rinsing off the conditioner.
- When you're done, gently press the hair to remove any excess water instead of twisting and wringing it out. Pat your hair with a towel to dry it.
Step 2. Reduce the frequency of shampooing
Hair becomes dry when the natural oils produced by the scalp don't have time to treat it. If you have dry hair, washing your hair every day will make your hair even drier and rougher because the hair's natural oils are always being removed. Wash your hair two to three times a week so your hair can benefit from the natural oils.
- When you first reduce the frequency of shampooing, the scalp will feel very oily because from the start your body is used to producing excess oil to "cover" the lack of oil that is lifted / removed. Wait for a week or two until the oil production on the scalp is more balanced. Your hair won't look dirty even if you haven't washed your hair for several days (pause of days between washes).
- If your roots are starting to get oily, dry shampoo can be a great product to deal with the problem without having to wash your hair.
Step 3. Dry your hair naturally by airing it
Are you used to or too dependent on a hairdryer? It's time to stop using it and let your hair dry naturally. Hair health will not improve when hair is always exposed to hot air. While blow drying can make hair look shiny, the heat it produces is quite damaging. Over time, heat can cause hair to break or split.
- When you first dry your hair naturally (aerated), you may not be satisfied with the final result. However, try to be patient. After taking care of your hair more carefully for a month or so, the beautiful natural texture of your hair will appear.
- When you have to style your hair with a blow dryer (it's best to do this only for special occasions), use a warm or cool setting on the appliance. Also, position the tool within a few centimeters of the head. Make sure you also use a heat protectant to reduce damage to the strands.
Step 4. Use a comb instead of a hair brush
A hairbrush can separate the tangled strands of hair, but it causes damage afterward. Because dry hair breaks so easily, using a brush can make your hair look more frizzy and rough. Instead, comb your wet hair with a wide-toothed comb. This process is much safer and won't pull or break your hair.
- If there are strands of hair that are tangled, separate them by combing the ends first. After that, gradually separate until the roots. If you comb your hair directly from the roots, it will break.
- You can also use your fingers to separate the tangled strands of hair. Apply conditioner and massage into the tangled hair until it can be separated easily.
Step 5. Stop/reduce damaging hair treatments
Straightening, curling, dyeing, or similar treatments can cause long-term damage to your hair, even when you only do one treatment. If you have dry hair and want to restore its health, its natural shine and texture won't show until you stop using such damaging treatments. Try to avoid some of the following hair treatments:
- Use of heat sourced styling tools such as curling irons, hot rollers, or straighteners. Try choosing an option that doesn't use heat.
- Coloring, fading, or highlighting. Try choosing alternative options that are more natural.
Step 6. Avoid styles / hairstyles that are too interesting
Weave, dreadlocks, and other styles that can pull hair from the roots are very damaging to dry hair. Choosing such a hairstyle can cause hair breakage or baldness in some areas. It's a good idea to choose a more natural hairstyle (or show off a natural style) when you want to restore health.
Part 2 of 3: Treating Dry Hair with Conditioner
Step 1. Use a good conditioning product every time you wash your hair
Apply a little or a handful of conditioner to the strands, depending on the length. You need to use enough product to coat the strands, without making them too "heavy". Gently massage the conditioner into the hair and focus the massage on the ends of the hair. After that, rinse using warm or cold water.
- If your hair is very dry, you can use a leave-on conditioner. Products like these prevent dry hair all day long, so hair stays shiny and manageable. Using this conditioner is perfect, especially if you have curly hair that dries more easily/quickly.
- If your hair looks dull and dry after you apply conditioner, try changing the product you use. Look for products that are made from natural oils and do not contain silicone.
Step 2. Perform deep conditioning treatment regularly
Restoring health to damaged hair requires more than just using a regular conditioner. To regain the coveted shine and texture of your hair, try using a deep conditioner once a week. You can use a store-bought conditioner or try an oil product you have at home, such as coconut oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil. Here are the steps to do deep conditioning:
- Moisturize your hair and apply a tablespoon or two of a deep conditioner product. Make sure the product coats every strand of hair. Use a wide-toothed comb or fingers to work it from the roots to the tips of your hair.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap or plastic wrap.
- Leave it for at least an hour or overnight.
- If you don't have time to leave the mask/conditioner on overnight, use a hairdryer on a low heat setting and run it through your hair. With this step, the product can enter / seep into the hair.
- Wash as usual to rinse off the product. You may need to wash your hair twice to rinse off any remaining conditioner.
Step 3. Make your own hair mask
If you want to make hair shiny and reduce frizz quickly, make your own hair mask that you can use before shampooing. Wet hair with water and apply the mask. When you're done, wash your hair to rinse off the rest of the mask. You can try the following mask recipe:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- One banana/avocado that has been mashed
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 beaten egg
- Combination of the above ingredients
Step 4. Use an oil coating product to protect your hair
For very dry hair, apply a finishing oil to prevent frizz or frizz throughout the day. Use the product sparingly. Rub the oil into your hair using your fingers and focus on the ends of the strands, avoiding the roots. You can try one of the following oils:
- Argan oil
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Jojoba oil
Step 5. Use a boar bristle hair brush
While you should avoid most types of hair brushes, this type of brush can be an exception. This hair brush is made of special natural bristles that mimic the texture of hair. In particular, a boar bristle hair brush is used to remove oil from the scalp to the ends of the hair, without causing any damage. This can be a great product if your hair is very dry and you want to try a more effective way to fix it. Here's how to use a boar bristle hair brush:
- Wait up to one night before you plan to wash your hair. At that time, the hair roots already have a lot of oil.
- Trim the tangled hair with a wide-toothed comb.
- Brush the hair from the scalp to the ends. Repeat the process several times on the same section of hair before moving on to another section.
- Continue this step until all sections of hair have been combed/brushed. When you're done, your hair will feel soft and shiny. Wait an hour or two before washing your hair.
Part 3 of 3: Growing Healthy Hair
Step 1. Massage your scalp
Massage on the scalp improves circulation around the hair roots so that strands of hair can grow. Try to get into the habit of massaging your scalp every time you wash your hair. Use your fingertips to rub your scalp in circular motions and massage each part of your head.
- In addition, a head massage can reduce stress and relieve headaches.
- Try using massage oil for additional benefits. Massage coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil, or jojoba oil into your scalp, then rinse when you're done.
Step 2. Use natural hair care products
Many commercial products promise healthy hair, but the ingredients they contain have the opposite effect. The shampoo, conditioner, or styling products you use may make your hair drier and rougher than usual. Therefore, switch to natural products and avoid products that contain harmful ingredients such as these:
- Sulfates: These are found in shampoos and other cleaning products. Sulfates can remove natural oils from the scalp so that the hair becomes dry.
- Silicone: Contained in conditioner, this substance will collect / build up on the hair making it look dull after long enough use.
- Alcohol: This substance is found in styling products and can cause dry hair.
Step 3. Treat your hair from the inside
Food and drink consumed has a big role in the appearance of hair. If you want your hair to look beautiful, it is important for you to maintain and maintain a healthy body so that your hair grows strong and healthy. Try following these steps to maintain or improve hair health:
- Eat plenty of nutritious foods that are known to maintain healthy hair. Try to get plenty of protein, omega 3 fatty acids, and iron. Choose foods such as salmon, sardines, nuts, avocados, and flaxseed.
- Drink lots of water to maintain body fluids. By drinking lots of water, your hair will not dry out.
- Do not smoke. Smoke from cigarettes can damage hair.
Step 4. Protect your hair from sunburn and other elements
Working in the sun without protection can dry out your hair. It's important to protect your hair by covering it when you plan to be out in direct sunlight for a few hours, as well as when you're protecting your skin.
- Wear a hat to protect your hair from the sun's rays if you're going to be outside all day.
- In the pool, protect your hair from chemicals by wearing a swim cap.
- When the weather is very cold, protect your hair from cold and dry temperatures by wearing a warming hat.
Step 5. Cut hair regularly
By following all the steps mentioned, new, healthier hair can grow. Also, get a haircut every two or three months to trim dry and damaged ends. After a few months, old damaged hair will be replaced by new, prettier hair.
Tips
- Another way to get shiny and soft hair is to use a mixture of vinegar and water (1:1 ratio) as a rinse before washing your hair.
- Leave the conditioner for a few minutes before rinsing it off.
- If you have curly hair, buy a shampoo that doesn't contain sulfates, as these tend to dry out curly or wavy hair.
- Try not to always use appliances that use heat. Equipment like this includes straighteners, hair curlers, curlers, and more.
- Use a leave-on conditioner or after using conditioner, focus on treating the dry ends of your hair. Also, don't rinse all the conditioner out of your hair. Also try using a conditioner that doesn't contain silicone. You can find products like this on the internet. However, products like this are quite hard to find, especially those that can provide the best benefits that women with dry hair crave.
- Get your hair cut at a quality salon and ask the salon staff to provide deep conditioning services while you are at the salon.
