Dry hair is often damaged hair. It develops when hair loses moisture and nutrients that are key to hair’s health. This can cause hair to get bent and unruly and make it more likely for hairs to break. Dry hair can also be uncomfortable on the head–particularly if the scalp is also dry–and is usually more difficult to style than healthy hair. The key to treating dry hair is replenishing its moisture and the hair’s ability to lock in moisture. There are several things you can do to treat your hair at home and return it to form.
Use Conditioner
Shampoo cleans your hair, and as it does that it often strips your hair of moisture. Conditioner is designed to replenish what shampoo steals from your hair and provide your hair with the materials needed to maintain moisture. Use conditioner after every shampooing to maximize your hair’s ability to combat dryness.
Wear a Hair Mask
Facial masks are popular for restoring nutrients and hydration to your skin. Hair masks work in much the same way and use some of the same ingredients. While not an effective long-term solution, according to HealthNews.com hair masks can help restore moisture to dried-out hair follicles. Oils like almond, avocado, olive, shea and rosemary can be mixed with honey and applied to your hair. Let the mask sit for 15 to 20 minutes so that the nutrients have time to do their work. You can also make a hair mask out of egg yolks, massaging them into the hair. Some prefer to use mayonnaise in this same manner.
Eat Healthy
Many of the nutrients key to your hair’s health are taken in through diet. Healthnews.com recommends eating a balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are high in water content–which will help keep hair hydrated–and they provide a wide array of vitamins and minerals that are key to your hair’s health.
Use Specialized Shampoo
According to the Daily Glow, dry hair requires special shampoos that are designed for the hydration of your hair. Shampoo with a dry-hair shampoo every day until your hair’s health improves. If you have chronically dry hair, this type of shampoo should probably be used on a regular basis to prevent further damage.
