How to Care for My Dry Hair? What to Do?

If your hair is already dry, coarse, dull, and with split ends, and you're not even on vacation yet, don't panic—no need to cut it all off! Between external aggressions and/or hair fragility, your hair is dry, but there are solutions!

Why Is the Hair Dry?

Normally, when the skin is dry, it's a sign that it lacks water, and to rehydrate it, applying the right moisturizer is sufficient. But if you notice dry, straw-like hair, it's not as easy to act as with the skin. In fact, if the hair is dry, it's not just because it lacks water; it's because the entire hair shaft is weakened, and there's a defect in the sebum secretion that normally protects the hair. Hair suffers external aggressions: cold, sun, pollution, wind, sea or pool baths. To repair them properly, no step should be overlooked.

Which Shampoos for Dry Hair?

It's not advisable to wash dry hair too frequently under the pretext of hydrating it. In fact, when the hair is dry, it's a matter of washing it only once a week because repeated washes help eliminate sebum, making the hair less protected and less shiny. To repair dry hair, it's essential to use good products, such as shampoos rich in nourishing active ingredients like ceramides, oils, or essential fatty acids. Avoid degreasing shampoos that foam a lot and damage keratin, as the role of the latter is to ensure the flexibility and strength of the hair. Before washing the hair, brush it well to untangle and remove any product residue. Wet the hair and distribute the shampoo on wet hands before applying. If the foam isn't enough, add water instead of shampoo. In the shower, don't rub the hair vigorously but massage it gently to promote the penetration of active ingredients. Rinse well and apply again if the shampoo is for dry hair or use a conditioner, leaving it on for 3 to 5 minutes.

Dry Hair: How to Take Care of Them?

There are many specific treatments for dry hair, for shampoos and conditioners, usually based on avocado oil, shea, argan, and jojoba, which have very nourishing properties. Be cautious with products containing sulfates/sulfites and especially silicones because silicones give the illusion that the hair is smoother and shinier, but they're molecules that suffocate the hair and weaken it a bit more. The most effective products for nourishing the hair are masks for dry hair. Opt for essential oils in masks and home treatments for dry hair to fill in the deficiencies of the hair shaft and strengthen hair resistance. But be careful, if essential oils are very effective products for treating hair problems with dry hair, don't forget that essential oils are contraindicated in children under 12 years old and are not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Check carefully for allergies before use and avoid direct contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.

Home Treatments
Dry Hair Mask
Mix:
•    1 drop of Ylang Ylang essential oil
•    4 ml of argan vegetable oil
Apply strand by strand after washing, then leave on for 5 minutes and rinse well. Repeat every 3 days.

Nourishing lotion for dry and damaged hair with split ends, no rinsing
Mix:
•    2 teaspoons of lavender essential oil
•    2 teaspoons of rosemary cineole essential oil
•    ½ teaspoon of geranium essential oil
•    2 teaspoons of jojoba vegetable oil.
Among shampoos, to keep hair shiny, soft, and full of vigor, pour a few drops of this lotion into the palm of your hand, rub them together, and then run your hands over your hair. The non-greasy essential oils will be absorbed very quickly, and this treatment doesn't require washing.

Dry Hair: How to Rinse?

We often neglect the rinsing step, however, it's essential for dry hair. The gesture is simple; it's a matter of rinsing the hair with plenty of warm or cold water! If cold showers aren't a pleasure, it will remain essential for the body and hair because hot water, although pleasant, damages the hair deeply and removes the sebum that protects it. So rinse for a few minutes with warm or cold water for healthier hair.

Tip: To get rid of the limestone that attacks and dries the hair, there's nothing like rinsing the hair with vinegar after rinsing with water.

How to Dry and Style Your Dry Hair?

After washing your hair, wrap it in a towel to dry it, patting it but not vigorously rubbing it. The hairdryer is the enemy of dry hair because heat promotes hair drying. The use of a special protection product before drying is essential to protect the hair fiber, and if possible, use a hairdryer at a gentle or even cold temperature in this case. To style them, keeping them in good health, use non-alcoholic styling products so that they don't dissolve the fatty acids that protect the hair. Also, prefer products for damaged and/or fragile hair.

Dry Hair: What Care to Take at the Beach?

The addition of sun and sea salt or chlorine isn't really recommended for hair! If you're going on vacation, there are certain things to do before, during, and after sun exposure. Before and during: use sun protection for the hair, and if possible, wear a hat to avoid direct exposure, wash your hair after each swim, and use a specific treatment after the sun every day of exposure.

Hair Care Routine for Dry Hair

Nutrition. Sometimes changing your daily life a bit is all it takes to change things. And what if, to treat dry hair, all it took was to change eating habits a bit? In fact, foods rich in silica, iron, and vitamin B, such as lentils, cereals, or even wheat germ, are recommended, combined with foods rich in established fatty acids, such as salmon, hazelnuts, or even olive oil. A vitamin cure can also be considered to improve hair formation and renewal with B-group vitamins (B5, B6, B8). These specific dietary supplements for hair can restore strength and vitality. At least 3 months of treatment is recommended. To improve your dry, damaged, and brittle hair, abandon some routines, use specific treatments and shampoos. Don't forget to trim the ends of your hair every three months, which allows it to appear less damaged and activates its growth. As for coloring, be careful because usually, products are very aggressive on the hair, especially when they contain ammonia! So, even if we can't stop coloring our hair, try to space it out as much as possible and negotiate with the hairdresser the use of gentle products. Don't hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice on the ideal choice of products to finally get rid of dry hair!

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