How to protect and revitalize damaged hair

How can I fix my damaged hair?

Damaged hair is a common phenomenon caused by a series of wrong habits that, over time, gradually damage the health of your hair and scalp. For example, damage can be caused by misusing styling tools such as flat irons and presses, frequent color changes, and perming. Over time, the hair dries out, its naturally smooth layer becomes rough, starts to become brittle and exhibits broken ends. However, it's worth noting that stress and unbalanced diets can also contribute to damaged hair. Below are ways to restore health to your hair. 

1. Appropriate shampoos 

Choose a shampoo that is specifically formulated for damaged hair. Shampooing with shampoos that contain naturally derived ingredients will help restore your damaged hair.

Try to avoid shampooing too often. Also wash your hair with lukewarm or cool water as it can help damaged hair by closing the hair cuticle, resulting in shinier and healthier hair. 

2.Use rich and healing hair masks

Hair masks are specific for conditioning. They contain high concentrations of restorative and moisturizing ingredients such as vitamins, oils and naturally derived elements that work directly on damaged hair. They are also thicker, so when you apply them to damp hair, they stay in place. This gives them time to penetrate deeper into the hair surface and fill the gaps that develop on the hair surface. The masks continue to provide benefits even after you rinse.

Find a mask that is suitable for your hair type - for example, for coloured hair. Use the hair care mask twice a week or more. And don't rush - the longer you leave on the more effective it will be.

3.Apply Leave-Ins

Leave-Ins are like bodyguards for your hair. They serve and protect because you don't wash them out. Like most hair products, leave-ins vary depending on your hair type.

A leave-in for vibrantly colored hair, for example, will provide UV protection to prevent color fading. Suitable for frizzy, unruly hair, it will add moisture and make your hair softer and more manageable. For optimum results, apply to damp hair, not wet ,and comb through with a comb with large teeth for even distribution.

4.Do professional treatments

Sometimes conditioning products are not enough for very damaged hair. Then you may need the professionals. Professional hair treatments in salons contain the highest possible concentration of active ingredients. They target all kinds of hair damage - from hair that is over-processed or weak, to hair that needs a great deal of added moisture. Because these treatments are so powerful, you'll see and feel some change right away!

5.Attention to colouring 

Whether or not you make big changes, frequent hair coloring at home can have negative effects . Chemical dyes can remove the hair's natural moisture, creating brittle hair.

Experts recommend choosing a color that is close to your natural color. Colors that are too different from natural are difficult to maintain and need to be refreshed more often. 

Dyeing hair less frequently can help reduce damage. If possible, wait 6 to 8 weeks for renewal.

To make this more feasible:

- Wash your hair less frequently.

- Use only shampoos formulated for color-treated hair.

- Rinse the shampoo and conditioner with cool water. Hot water can cause the hair cuticle to open up, allowing the dye to bleach out.

- Go to a professional. A professional hairdresser knows how to use the right products to minimize damage.

6.Handle wet hair with care

Every hair is more vulnerable when wet. And the possibility of damage increases especially if your wet hair is curly or brittle. So special care is needed. Never try to simply pull the brush through your wet hair.

Most professionals recommend using a comb for detangling with large teeth . When you get out of the shower, gently wipe your hair with a towel, or better yet, a microfiber cloth or more simply a soft t-shirt. This way you avoid the friction that can damage fragile hair.

7.Lower the temperature on the care tools

No woman can deny her hair care tools that transform unruly and unruly hair into shiny curls for example, or offer her the perfect straightening. But with all that heat comes damage-dryness and brittleness, of course.

According to professionals, one of the biggest mistakes women make is setting the temperature too high when they do their hair. You should set the temperature at a medium level unless, of course, you have extremely thick and thick hair. Also always use a heat protection product to protect your hair from heat damage. Of course skip thermal styling altogether when possible.

8. Cut off broken ends 

Broken ends, will lead to hair breaking from the bottom up, leading to a dull, broken and frizzy result.

To prevent split ends, keep your hair healthy and strong with strengthening shampoos, conditioners and leave-ins. To keep split ends under control , visit your hairdresser for frequent haircuts, without this meaning you will lose length.