Hair Tips: Dry Hair, How to treat Dry, Damaged Brittle Hair

Dry, brittle hair can be caused by one or all of the following factors: over exposure to the sun, chemical processes, under-conditioning, hereditary, poor elasticity, over use of appliances or drying styling products. Hair is made up of dead keratin, so it can't heal itself. Your best bet is to slowly cut off the dead split ends and start fresh. But in the mean time there are ways to make your dry hair appear to be "healthier".

Tips & Tricks to treat dry hair:

Hot oil treatments- I personally don't recommend them for one reason. The oil molecule is simply too large to penetrate the hair shaft. All they do is leave a layer of oil on the outer hair shaft which does result in smoother hair but give it a day and you'll see what I mean. Instead, use a cream based, deep conditioner 2 times a week.

Get regular hair trims every 6-8 weeks to trim off the spilt ends

Cut back on blow drying

When blow-drying, force the air in he direction of your hair growth so you don't disturb the cuticle anymore then you have to.

Use Boars hair brushes. These distribute oils better throughout the hair, down the hair shaft.

Use daily conditioners and even better, use a leave-in conditioner as well

Rinse with cool water as your final rinse to close the cuticle and prevent further damage.

Avoid shampoos that are clear in color. These shampoos are refereed to as plain shampoos. Plain shampoos contain little to no moisturizer. Opt for a pearlized one that is made for dry, damaged hair. Shampoos can do a world of damage!!! Opt to buy a good moisturizing shampoo.

Keep use of heating products to a minimum if possible. And always use a styling product that specifically protect hair during heat process.

Scalp treatments can do wonders. Ask your Stylist if she offers this service. Not only does it stimulate hair growth and condition your hair, it feels great!

Use products that don't contain alcohol

Deep condition at least 2 times a week. Apply the conditioner to clean, damp hair. Put a shower cap on and hit it with the blow dryer. This will open up the cuticle and condition your hair better.

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Now that you all know the tricks. Here's what REALLY works on Dry hair:

You need Keratin protein shampoos and conditioners

Use only ionic, ceramic heating appliances (blow-dryers, flat irons, curling irons) Read more about ionic and ceramic technology

Cold water rinses after conditioning really do close the cuticle. If you can't take the cold, use an acidic rinse after conditioner. Check out our natural recipes for hair rinses.

Time. time. and more Time. Did I say time? Fixing dry hair overnight is not going to happen. It's going to take a hair care regiment and commitment on your part. Split ends are a loss cause but dry hair can be helped.

PHYTO Dry Hair repair regiment: This is exactly what I would put my clients on to fix their dry hair. You must stick to it for at least 2 weeks to see and feel a real difference. And you will!

Are you seriously ready to fix your dry damaged hair? If so, read on.

STEP 1. Pre-shampoo treatment

STEP 2. Shampoo

STEP 3. Condition

STEP 4. Daily Leave in Conditioner

STEP 5. Weekly Conditioning Treatment

STEP 6. Optional Hair Supplement