Sunday, February 24, 2008
6 Easy Ways to Treat Your Damaged Hair
- Do a Protein Treatment
Protein treatments will temporarily fill in the gaps of your hair cuticle to make it stronger. There are different levels of protein treatments ranging from hard-core proteins like Aphogee to milder protein treatments like ORS Hair Mayo. Whatever you choose, make sure that you read and follow the directions. Protein treatments can sometimes cause the hair to become hard. Therefore, you should always follow up your protein treatment with a moisturizing conditioner. You will
need to do this protein treatment at least once a month for your damaged hair. - Deep Condition with Heat
Use a moisturizing conditioner that is made for damaged or dry hair weekly. Thoroughly apply it to your hair and cover with a plastic cap. Sit under a hair dryer for at least 20 minutes. Heat is an important element of deep conditioning and will help the conditioner penetrate your hair strands more effectively. - Wash with Conditioner Only
If you wash your hair more than once a week, try cleansing it with conditioner instead. Simply rinse your hair well, then slather it with conditioner. Massage your hair and scalp just as if it were shampoo. Detangle and rinse. Remember to alternate with shampoo to avoid build up. - Hydrate Hair More Often
The longer you go between washing your hair, the dryer it will become especially for curly, wavy, and kinky hair that is damaged. Try washing twice a week to hydrate your hair with water. Remember to seal in the moisture by applying a light oil. - Get a Good Trim
Getting your hair trimmed will immediately make a difference in your hair's appearance. It will also put you on the road for healthier hair. You do not have to trim off all of the damage at once. Just do a little at a time. Set a schedule of maybe every 8 weeks to have 1/2 inch trimmed until your hair is healthy. - Limit Direct Heat
I know this one is hard but it will yield the biggest results. If your hair is already damaged, applying more heat will just add to the damage. Instead, try roller setting your hair for a beautiful hair style with no direct heat.
I hope you will give a few of these methods a try if you're experiencing damaged hair. The sooner you start, the sooner you will begin to see results. Treating damaged hair takes time but once you have the proper knowledge to conquer it, you'll see it is possible to get the healthy hair you desire.
Quote / Thought for the Day 24-02-2008
“Where there is no love, there can not be peace.
Where there is no purity, there can not be love.”