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Dry hair advice and tips
How to treat the dry hair |
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The dry hair is predisposed to split ends, friz and breaking. It is lifeless, its flexibility and shine decrease, becomes
dull and crisp. The hair is formed mainly of proteins and its normal moisture level is about 10%.
When the moisture content decreases the hair becomes dry, lacks moisture and natural oils, which are essential and maintain the locks in healthy condition.
The hair moisture decrease due too many different reasons: over-processing, sun exposure, heat, wind, cold weather, chlorine from the swimming pools, etc. If the hair dryness is caused from some of the above mentioned reasons, it should be easily reparable by eliminating the cause and by applying some nourishing treatments. |
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But if the repairing and the conditioning treatments do not heal your hair, you should search some inner cause and it will be a good idea to visit your physician.
The dry hair could be a sign of some health problem. It is important to find the cause for being able to fix the problem.
Some of the main dry hair causes are: |
Excessive washing is the number one reason that strips moisture away. Even it is fashionable to wash the hair every day, remember that the shampoo washes out the hair's protective oils, which are essential for hair's health. These oils are our natural hair treatment. If you suffer from dry hair, wash it no more often than ones weekly, using a mild hair shampoo like Ojon Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and a good quality conditioner like Ojon Ultra Hydrating Conditioner. Add to your hair care routine some special hair treatment like John Masters Organics Dry Hair Nourishment & Defrizzer.
The heat from blow-drying, the excessive use of flat irons, curlers, too much hair styling products contribute to dryness. Try to avoid them, as well as the hair coloring and the perming.
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The climate can also be a cause for drying out the hair. The sun and the dry heat, as well as the cold wind will definitely make the hair drier. Wear a hat or a scarf and always use a swim cap in the pool.
Often the dry hair is a symptom of a non balanced diet or dehydration. For our body's and hair's health is essential to receive the proper nutrients. If not, the hair becomes dry and damaged. To avoid this situation, drink a lot of water, eat fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, proteins, fats, carbohydrates. Consider to receive some vitamin supplements: vitamins A, C, E are good for treating dry hair.
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Dry Hair Repairing Tips
Brush your hair from roots to tips. This will stimulate the scalps sebaceous glands and will deliver sebum to the ends of the hair.
The exercises stimulate the blood flow, so try to workout at least three times a week.
Sleep enough.
Apply warm olive or almond oil to your hair with a gentle massage before every washing and leave it to act for 45-60 minutes.
Avoid heat-styling when possible.
Rinse with cold water, this makes hair shiny.
Apply homemade hair masks.
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