How To Repair Very Damaged Hair?
Dull, split ends, brittle, limp hair are the external signs of damaged hair. How to repair very damaged hair without cutting it? Well-adapted hair care combined with good routines can restore tone and shine. In a few weeks, the hair is healthy again.
How to repair very damaged hair?
A good hair routine for damaged hair
To treat damaged hair, it all starts with implementing a good hair routine.
-shampoo
Start by choosing a hydrating shampoo well suited to the hair type and try to space out the washes so as not to strip the hair.
–Hair mask
Continue by putting a hair mask. Contrary to what many people think, a hair mask is not an optional hair treatment. Well chosen and applied correctly, it will strengthen and restore the hair fiber in depth. To boost its effectiveness, wrap your head in a warm towel after applying it and leave it on for between 20 and 45 minutes before rinsing.
–Conditioner
When detangling your hair, opt for a moisturizing conditioner or a detangling balm which will close the hair scales. Once you rinse it off, detangling with a wide-toothed comb is going to be so much easier.
–oil and serum
To complete the damaged hair routine, combine a serum or hair oil to spray on the lengths. Leave the hair to dry in the open air or wring it out well before blow-drying or straightening which you can carry out with devices equipped with a thermostat so as not to damage the hair by excessive heat.
Hair masks for very damaged hair
Coloring and bleaching, such as blow drying or using hair straighteners too frequently, can damage hair and make it brittle, dry or dull. To treat it, you can regularly apply a mask. This hair treatment is chosen according to the needs of each person and the nature of the hair.
For very damaged hair, you should opt for treatments formulated with coconut oil, shea butter, jojoba, egg, honey or avocado. These different natural elements contain both fatty agents and moisturizing agents very suitable for damaged hair.
You can leave these masks on for between half an hour and a whole night before washing your hair. To accentuate the effect of the natural active ingredients, you can also put the coated hair under a heating cap. The heat helps open the scales and the mask will better penetrate damaged hair. Once rinsed, hair becomes silky and soft again.
For hair damaged by coloring, it is recommended to use specific masks that will not alter the color. Choose restorative treatments with a color preservative or yellow anti-reflective that can be alternated with a nourishing mask to properly hydrate the hair and maintain shine.
You can also start making a 100% natural hair mask by mixing a spoonful of vegetable oil (olive, avocado, jojoba, castor oil, etc.) with an egg yolk and a spoonful of honey in a bowl. Apply strand by strand and leave for 30 minutes, covering the hair in cling film. Hair is strengthened, repaired and has better hold.
Choose products enriched with keratin
Fragile, dull hair is often hair that suffers from a keratin deficiency. This natural protein present in the human body and in particular in the hair fiber helps protect the hair against pollution, UV rays and all other external aggressions such as the heat of the hair dryer or coloring. Using products enriched with keratin will strengthen the hair and close the scales, thus making it less porous and smoother to the touch. Keratin acts as a protective shield that coats the hair.
To remedy a deficiency, you can wash your hair with a shampoo enriched with keratin and alternate with a mild sulfate-free shampoo, to avoid creating an addiction. It is combined with a conditioner or a keratin mask to complete the program of this keratin treatment which lasts two months. When performed by a hairdresser, a deep keratin treatment is also a very effective alternative for repairing very damaged hair. The result is felt over several months. Frizz disappears, hair is easier to comb and smoothed.
Take care of very damaged hair on a daily basis
We don’t always have the time to take care of our damaged hair as we would like.
–For those in a hurry:
We don’t always have the time to take care of our damaged hair as we would like. For those in a hurry, opt for leave-in hair care products which can be used daily. They exist in the form of cream, serum, spray or foam. Once applied, they will protect the hair by creating a protective film. Mousses and sprays can be applied to the lengths and ends.
–For very damaged and brittle hair:
Opt for a ceramide-based treatment, while for colored hair, choose leave-in hair care products specifically designed for it.
–For dry hair:
Improve its hydration by applying a dry oil or cream. All leave-in hair care products can be used on damp hair after shampooing or on dry hair.
-For fans of straightening or blow-drying:
Spray a thermo-protective treatment which will coat the hair and protect it from the effects of excess heat.
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