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Is your hair brittle and dry? Dyeing, bleaching, straightening, and drying will damage hair over time. The above steps will dry your hair, which in turn leads to hair breakage and split ends. Once your hair is damaged, the best way to restore it is to give it time to regrow it strong and healthy. Applying intensive therapies will help return the shine, volume, and firmness from the inside of the hair as well as stimulate the growth of new, healthy hair.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Helping hair recover

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   Stop using inappropriate hair care treatments. There are many common methods that can strip the natural oils from the hair and damage the hair shaft. If you are ready to repair damaged hair, you will find that it's not really easy unless you stop all your hair care and let it go back to its natural state. If you often depend on these methods to style your hair the way you want it, then you will have a hard time getting it back to its natural state. However, in return you can have healthy hair in the long run. Here are a few things you should avoid:
   • Avoid chemical dyeing, whether you dye it professionally or use it in a container. In case you really want to dye your hair, consider using natural dyed ingredients like henna or green tea. Both of these ingredients will help restore hair, instead of damaging them.
   • Hair removal is never recommended. Removing your hair's natural color is sure to do a lot of damage to the hair strands and cause your hair to become dry and brittle.
   • Limit chemical straightening or curling, like Brazilian blowout relaxers or permanent relaxers. This chemical actually does a lot of damage to hair because they straighten straight hair into curly hair and straighten it into straight hair.

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   Be gentle with your hair every time you wash or dry it. Hair is considered fragile and fragile, so treat them with care, especially when it is wet. Wet hair is very easy to stretch and break. Therefore, it is important to be gentle every time you wash and dry your hair. Think of your hair like a silk dress or a delicate knit sweater. You should not wipe, squeeze, and scrub your hair vigorously. Like special fabrics, your hair should be handled with care.
   • When washing your hair, don't forget to use your fingertips to massage your scalp and gently rub the shampoo evenly over your hair, instead of rubbing it vigorously on your head. Do the same with conditioner.
   • Let your hair drip and dry for a while before wringing out excess water dripping from your hair. Then, pat your hair with a towel until they dry on their own.

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   Wash your hair no more than 1-2 times a week. The scalp produces natural oils, or sebum, that protect the hair from drying out. If you wash your hair regularly, you accidentally rinsed off this oily ingredient before it had a chance to disperse down the hair shaft and provide protection. Washing your hair a few times a week will help keep your hair shiny and healthy.
   • In the first time when you stop washing your hair every day, your scalp will produce a lot of sebum as it becomes a habit to wash your hair every 24 hours. After about a week or so, everything will return to balance and your head will no longer look greasy.
   • If you're worried about hair roots looking dull on the days you didn't wash your hair, using a dry shampoo is a good idea to clean it up. You can buy a dry shampoo or make your own by mixing 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and teaspoon of baking soda together. Sprinkle this mixture on oily areas and let stand for 5 minutes. Then, slowly brush your hair so that the powder falls.

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   Instead of using a dryer, let your hair dry naturally in the air. This will be a barrier for those who have a habit of using a hair dryer or other styling tools to have a perfect hair every day. If your goal is to restore hair and strengthen it, consider using a heat tool as an unnecessary step back. Start by letting your hair dry naturally and try to give it a natural look as this will increase your hair's resilience.
   • Try using some styling products or brushing your hair before you let your hair dry. You can even shape your hair the way you want it before it dries to make it easier to style it afterward.
   • If you feel like you need to use a heat tool to style your hair, set it to low heat and use it on special occasions.
   • It will take a while for your hair to fully recover, so it won't look as good as you want it to be. Of course, maybe you want to straighten the obnoxious curls, or maybe you want to revitalize those dry, frizzy hair.However, it is better to wait until your hair is truly healthy. If you are patient, you will easily notice that the hair's texture is gradually improving dramatically.

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   Only brush your hair when it is dry. If you brush your hair while it is still wet, you can damage it more easily. Untangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb. Gently brush your hair, starting at the ends and gradually brushing it down to the roots until it can be brushed without tangling. Once your hair is completely dry, you can use a mink / pig hair comb to smooth your hair.
   • Brushing your hair with a plastic comb is very damaging to your hair, especially if you use it to untangle your hair. Hair will be pulled and broken.
   • If your hair is curly, don't brush it. Use a wide-tooth comb.

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   Avoid certain hairstyles. Certain hairstyles will stretch the hair, and cause it to become frizzy and brittle. Hair extensions and wigs especially negatively affect hair. Whether attached or glued to your hair, they will greatly damage your hair (and worst case scenario, baldness in some places). When you plan to restore healthy hair, it's best to say no to these styles as they are very harmful to the hair. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: The hair care process

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   Use conditioner every time you wash your hair. Shampoos are often designed to clean the head, while conditioner helps the hair retain moisture, leaving it soft and shiny. When conditioning your hair, pour about a coin or of conditioner into your palm. Then, apply conditioner on the head about 3 cm away from the hairline and distribute evenly down the hair shaft with your fingers. Focus on the ends and make sure they are cared for as this area dries more easily than the roots. Rinse your head cleanly when you are done with the task.
   • Don't use too much conditioner when you want your hair to look light and fluffy. Too much conditioner will overload your hair and make it easier to get greasy.
   • To make your hair shiny and softer, wash it with the coldest water you can stand. This will help your hair lie down, smoother and shinier when you wash your hair with warm water.

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   Do intensive therapy at least every few weeks. These methods penetrate the hair to help them retain moisture throughout the week. Rub about a teaspoon or more of the conditioner deeply into your hair, and then gently brush from the roots to the ends. Then wrap all the hair up above the head, hold it in place with clips and put a shower cap over your head. Wait at least 1 hour before shampooing.
   • You can buy this deep conditioner at the store, or use household items, like coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil to condition your hair.
   • Do not use this conditioner more than once a week because too much will backfire and actually damage the hair.

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   Make your own hair mask at home. On days when your hair looks lifeless, frayed, or messy, hair masks are a real savior to help restore texture and shine. The mask should only be applied after you have wetted your hair and washed your hair. A few popular household items are actually miracles for damaged hair, for example:
   • For frizzy hair: Use a teaspoon of honey or egg whites
   • For curly hair: Use a banana or butter blend
   • For dry hair: Use one teaspoon of fresh milk or yogurt
   • For Combination Hair: Use a blend of any of the ingredients mentioned above

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   Use fish oil or hair serum. If your hair looks dry, essential oils or hair serums can help remove tangles and protect them from other harmful agents. Choose an anti-tangle hair serum or essential oil for combination hair, and then rub a few drops with your fingers and gently brush your hair. If you're not planning on buying a special serum, try one of these essential oils:
   • Argan essential oil
   • Moroccan essential oil
   • Jojoba essential oil
   • Chicken egg oil
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Part 3 of 3: Healthy hair growth

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   Scalp massage. The massage method will speed up the blood circulation in the scalp, making the hair grow stronger. Create a daily top massage routine. Place your fingers and gently massage your scalp in a circular motion. In addition, this method also helps you reduce stress and ease headaches.
   • Essential oil massage is actually better than you think. In the bathroom, use coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, or olive oil and gently massage your head. Then, wash your hair if you have finished massaging.
   • A few essential oils for healthy hair growth. Therefore, do not forget to massage your head with green tea oil, egg oil, lavender essential oil, and snowwood essential oil.

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   Should choose natural hair products. The ingredients in shampoos and conditioners can cause more damage to your hair, not actually make them healthy. So switch to a 100% natural shampoo and conditioner that nourish your hair, instead of washing away the natural sebum and degrading your hair because of the unnecessary toxic chemicals in your hair. them. Here are some suggestions for your reference:
   • Use sulfate-free shampoos. Sulfates are known to be a harsh detergent commonly found in dishwashing liquid or laundry detergents, and they damage your already damaged hair. Therefore, look for shampoo products that do not contain sulfates and are made with natural detergents.
   • Use a silicon-free conditioner. Sillion is often found in conditioner products because they make the hair shiny and straight after several uses. However, in the long run, we will accumulate silicon in our hair, which also causes hair to look degraded and lack of vitality.

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   Strengthens hair from the inside out. Your daily routine also has a significant effect on the health of your hair. If your diet contains no nutrients or you are not drinking enough water, your hair will also show a marked lack of vitality. Try to keep your hair strong inside and out with a few suggestions:
   • Eat healthy hair foods that contain protein, Omega-3 essential fatty acids, and iron. Salmon, sardines, avocado, nuts, and flaxseeds are smart choices for promoting healthy hair growth.
   • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. When your body is dehydrated, your hair will also become dry and brittle.
   • No smoking. Smoking can make your hair look lifeless and dry.

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   Protect hair from other harmful factors. Just as environmental influences such as the sun or too low temperatures can affect the health of your skin, these factors can also damage your hair. So protect your hair by wearing a hat or scarf when you go out for extended periods of time.
   • Don't forget to protect your body from harmful chemicals in the pool. Instead of exposing your hair to chlorine in the tank, wear a swimming cap.
   • Air pollution has even negative effects on your hair. If you often walk or cycle near traffic, keep your hair covered until you get there.
   • Create protective hairstyles, such as braids or buns, as they tend to mess with less and avoid exposure to external factors.

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   Regularly trim your hair. With regular trimming, the old and damaged hair is removed to make room for new, healthy hair. Pruning split ends gives you a fresh look, and you may notice a noticeable difference over time.

   

   Gina Almona

   Hairstylist Gina Almona is the owner of Blo It Out, a hair salon in New York City. With over 20 years of beauty coaching experience, Gina's work has been featured in People Magazine, Time Out New York, and Queens Scene. She has always created a new category in her profession by demonstrating her competencies and participating in commercial shows and seminars such as the International Beauty Show. She trained in cosmetology at the Long Island School of Beauty, Astoria.

   

   Gina Almona
   Hair stylist

   Hide damaged hair with a new hairstyle. Unfortunately, you can't fix damaged hair, but you can hide it with a new hairstyle while leaving room for new hair to grow.If you don't want to cut off all your hair, cut it every 10 to 12 weeks, and use alternate methods of keratin and moisturizing.

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Advice

• When using conditioner to your hair, brush gently from the roots to the ends, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. This amount of time will depend on how soft and soft you want your hair to be. After that, wash most of the conditioner but leave a little bit of it in your hair to retain moisture.
• Try to give your hair a protective style when you know that you will be exposed to some harmful outside factors.
• Washing your hair with cold water will help keep the hair looking as it should be and retain moisture.
• Remove your hair as much as possible.
• Do not use the dryer to avoid further damage to your hair.
• Some hair types, like thin or curly hair, are more susceptible to damage than others.