Tips and Treamtment To Fix Damaged Hair

Chemicals, dyes and bleaches, dryers, irons , inappropriate products … Women are known for the care they give to their hair , but maintaining healthy hair is a difficult task due to the daily aggressions it suffers. Everything in excess is bad. Along with mechanical damage and pollution, dust, sun, wind, humidity, sea salt and chlorine from the pool damage hair and render it lifeless.

How do you know if your hair is damaged?

According to hairdressers, the signs of damaged hair are: dryness, discoloration, porosity, chemical breakdown, and excessive hair loss . This is easily identified by touch, look, and diagnosis by a salon professional. The surface, cuticle and root – the three hair areas – need to be healthy to bring hairstyles to life. A simple homemade test identifies if the hair is damaged: take a hair, straighten it and analyze if it has elasticity, if it breaks easily, find a trusted professional to make a more precise evaluation and determine the appropriate treatment.

• The discoloration is the chemical process that more damage hair , because besides destroying pigments, amino acids and oxidizes 15-45% of between cysteine.
• Other chemical treatments such as straightening, progressive straightening with formaldehyde, permanent dyes (when they are of poor quality) and bleaching of the hair can damage the hair.
• Ultraviolet rays from sunlight.
• Excess dryer and iron.
• Frequent exposure to air conditioning.
• Shampoo with high concentrations of detergent.
• Wind, dust, chlorine and the lack of humidity.

Learn much more about your hair with this comprehensive guide.

Damaged Hair Treatments

Capillary Hydration

One of the best options for treating damaged and dry hair is to restore natural moisture through hair hydration. Hydration is one of the most practical ways to treat damaged hair. It can be done at home or in a beauty salon, with home remedies or cosmetics.

For complete information and advice on hydration products, please visit hair hydration.

Capillary or Plastic Cauterization

The cauterization treatment replaces the nutrients and keratin in the hair fiber . Hair becomes stronger, smoother, hydrated and revitalized.

This treatment is indicated for hair that is very damaged, porous, with split ends , and very “injured” by the constant use of a hairdryer and iron. For the best results, you should see a professional. Read more about capillary cauterization here .

5 Tips to Keep Hair always healthy

1. Eat right: Brittle hair can be indicative of a lack of nutrients in the body, such as iron, vitamin D, and zinc . For this reason, the ideal is that you associate a good treatment in the salon with a balanced diet under the guidance of a nutritionist.
2. Use specific shampoo and conditioner: Using the right products for your hair type is essential for it to always remain healthy.
3. Meets hydration
4. Use thermal protection: Excessive use of dryers, curlers and flat irons causes breakage of the hair, so it is essential that you apply a thermoprotective oil before using them.
5. Take advantage of leave-in products : Using leave-in products after you style your hair, or even when your hair is still damp, will protect your hair from external actions such as sunlight and moisture.
6. Use professional treatments: Only the professional can evaluate the condition of your hair. Visit frequently to determine your hair needs ahead of time.

Follow these steps to have healthy, strong and shiny hair!

Intensive treatment to restore hair vitality in 2 weeks

This is a complete treatment suggestion to restore vitality to hair leaving it healthy, smooth and shiny. It is suitable for damaged, dry and brittle hair .

To start treatment, take into account some information:

• First, cut the hair to remove dry and split ends.
• If you do not have the habit of washing your hair every day , in this period it is necessary that you do it. Experts have shown that this is the ideal frequency to wash your hair. Check out our article to learn how to effectively wash your hair .
• In the washing periods, you should switch between initial moisturizers (two days), instant (two days) and deep (three days). For detailed information on each type of hydration, visit our article on hydrating hair.

Hair Treatment Sequence Suggestion

• 1st Day (1st. Wash). Deep hydration (3 tablespoons of moisturizer + 1 tablespoon of olive oil ).
• 2nd Day (2nd wash). Start hydration (1/2 avocado + 1 tablespoon of olive oil + 1 tablespoon of honey).
• 5th Day (3rd wash). Instant hydration.
• 7th Day (4th wash). Deep hydration (3 tablespoons of moisturizer + 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar + 5 ml of liquid Bepanthol )
• 9th Day (5th wash). Instant hydration.
• 11th Day (6th wash). Start hydration (1/2 natural yogurt + 1/2 avocado + 1/2 carrot)
• 13th Day (7th wash). Deep hydration (3 tablespoons of moisturizer + 10 ml of liquid keratin )

Observation

These products are only suggestions, you can do the treatment with other ingredients that you have at home.

For details of the homemade recipes and how to make them, see here.

Shortly after the hydration period it is necessary to invest in color. Coloring is the best way to restore hair to its healthy appearance, restore it, and revive its natural tone. You can do it with color, dye or glitter bath.