You should look chic, and your hair should be sleek, but that’s hard to accomplish when it is dry and brittle. If you straighten or colour your hair on a regular basis, there’s a good chance that it is sending you an S.O.S. signal for full repair. How can you bring life and lustre back into your dry hair?
Follow these five tips.
1. Go au natural.
If your hair is suffering from too much hair dye or heat application, the best course of action is to style it naturally for a while. Especially if your hair is wavy or curly, it could benefit from a break from the straightener. Try wearing a low chignon or a pretty braid to keep it all in place; while you’re trying out new natural styles, however, beware of too tight ponytails that could pull and break your already vulnerable hair.
2. Use a “no-suds” shampoo.
One of the newest developments in hair care is shampoo that doesn’t create bubbles but still has the ability to cleanse your scalp. These shampoos are effective because they lack sulphate, which is a common ingredient added to soaps and shampoos to make them create bubbles. Unfortunately, sulphate is also responsible for stripping the hair shaft of its moisture, so a no-suds shampoo can actually help repair hair strength. If you like the idea of a no-suds shampoo, you could also test out your conditioner as a cleanser. Simply apply it directly to the scalp and massage it gently with your fingers to remove dirt, oil, and product build-up.
3. Deep condition your hair.
Speaking of conditioner, this wonder product should become a regular part of your hair care regimen, if it’s not already. Damaged hair is begging for moisture, so using a deep conditioner at least once a week is perhaps one of the best ways to perform your own damaged hair treatment . And this is one of the few cases where heat can actually be good for your hair; apply a deep conditioner to your hair, cover it with a processing cap, and sit under a bonnet dryer on a low heat setting to help the conditioner work its way through every strand.
4. Style Smarter.
If you absolutely must heat style your hair, try to use only irons that have plates made of ceramic or tourmaline. These kinds of plates actually have the ability to protect your hair, even when they’re hot, from further heat damage because they release negative ions that add a healthy sheen to styled hair instead of making it dry and brittle. Most quality curling irons and flat irons will cost a pretty penny, however, so be ready to invest in a styling tool if you want to get your hair back on track.
5. Snip split ends.
Split ends are a natural part of hair growth, but you may have more damaged ends than usual if you constantly apply heat or colour to your hair. If you’re a fan of processing, make sure to see your stylist on a regular basis so that he or she can keep a watchful eye over the health of your hair and trim your ends often.
Follow these tips and your hair will be looking chic and sleek on no-time! Or feel free to ask your hair stylist next time you are passing our Northampton Town Centre Hair Salon.