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Natural Dry Hair Solutions For a Healthy Glossy Shine & Vibrant Bounce - Hair Protection Tips



Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009

by Kacycarr
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Dry hair is not a condition you should be embarrassed about, nor is it one to go fretting over either, as it is treatable. Dry hair happens duly to lack of moisture and oil. Without these two essential elements then the hair will not show sheen or give feel of softness. Do the tongue test to see what we mean. When no water has passed your lips for a time, stick your tongue out and note the course sand paper texture of it, but once liquid swirls over it; it moistens back to a healthy pink tongue. This applies to the hair in a similar manner. If the hair is deprived of particular needs you cannot expect it to give the same results of hair that has had it`s needs met..

Hair lacking vital moisture and oils will become brittle making it easy to break. For example a bone dry stick will snap in two more easily than a moist one. Loss of moisture can be the outcome of poor sebum or hair oils. This is a common problem and one at some point we will all suffer from, due to climate or other. Over exposure to scorching heat, wind and chlorinated swimming pools is a couple to mention of things that can damage the hair. If you want fabulous healthy shiny hair then you need to focus on the causes of dryness and do your best to avoid them.

Chronic dry hair not caused by natural environmental issues can signify an underlying health problem. If there is no sign of improvement after you have tried every trick in the book to remedy your dry hair then speak to your GP. Too much of a good thing can be bad. Washing the hair excessively can be damaging. Hair-care in general, and hair products used within moderation is harmless, however if you overdo and maybe go further than what is suggested on hair care packaging it can have severe consequences. Dry hair can stem from regular habits of your own but in many cases of this happening it is usually unbe-known to that person. Let us look at them so you can put a limit on use, or conduct treatments differently to protect your hair from becoming dry.

Heat from blow dryers and curling tongs can cause dryness. Continual washing of the hair can strip it off its protective oils. A couple of times a week using a gentle shampoo and a quality conditioner are all the hair needs to keep it healthy and shiny. Heat and chemical treatments drain hair of essential moisture, again, breaking down and ruining molecular bonds that allow for suppleness.  Styling items can steam or dry, water out of the follicle shaft.  Moisture can be put back with conditioners developed to instill moisture into the cells. Hair conditioner containing vegetable proteins will help reconstruct dry damaged hair.  Mayonnaise is supposedly supposed to make a superb conditioner. Apparently you rub it in your hair and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse out. Never tried it myself so cannot give it the thumbs up. Protecting your hair from the sun by wearing a sun hat will certainly help it from drying out and also wearing a bathing cap when swimming.

If you suffer from an eating disorder like Anorexia then your body is denied of important nutrients. And nutrients are much needed to achieve luster, sheen and softness.  Dry hair/skin is recognized as one common symptom of anorexia. If you have an eating disorder you need to seek help right away because Anorexia and Bulimia are serious conditions indeed.

Dry hair can also be the result of eating an unhealthy diet. Your diet needs to have the omega-3 essential fatty acids. Include salmon and fish oil, walnuts and flax seeds to your eats and this will help you maintain an overall healthy body and a healthy head of hair.

For hair to be in tip top condition it needs treating with natural and organic hair-care products. Using chemical based products will leave your hair under threat of long term damage. Hair products that contain wheat germ, jojoba, and/or coconut oil, keratin, vitamins such as biotin, vitamin A, E and essential oils are most ideal nourishments. When washing your hair massage the scalp with shampoo, as this activates circulation and energy flow, and stimulates hair at the roots.  Women tend to forget the importance of getting to the scalp. The scalp is the hair base and needs looking after so it can produce healthy hair growth.

Healthy hair derives from how you treat it. Eating a well balanced diet and nutrition is the answer to fabulous hair. The way you brush your hair is important. Using the wrong technique can cause serious damage.

Use shampoo that is pH balanced and that is formulated for dry hair. Rinsing hair with cool water after washing will give extra shine. Healthy hair will come to the fore if permitted to dry naturally other than that of using a hairdryer.  Thoroughly dry your hair with a towel before brushing it. Brushing saturated hair is not good because the hair is now stretchy, and dragging brush strokes can snap it. Use a wide toothed comb to avoid hair damage.

Make time for brushing your hair before going to bed. Stoop forward from the waist, head down, brushing your hair from the back to front. Thorough brushing will remove dirt, pollutants and damaging particles from the hair. Benefits from brushing it helps stimulate circulation which will augment natural oils for added glossy luster and oxygen to the hair and scalp.

Dry hair always looks drab lifeless and dull. Dull hair is usually the outcome of a build-up of shampoos, conditions, and hard-water particles which is not good, in fact unhealthy. Use a shampoo specially created for getting rid of build-up or you can use a solution of plain apple-cider vinegar and water which will restore the acid mantle. After washing, rinse hair through with the apple-cider solution then rinse out and apply conditioner. Do this every 14 days.

Tips for dry brittle hair

In a nutshell dry hair is a condition caused by heat, an open cuticle, chemicals coming in contact with the hair, and poor upkeep. Address these issues and you have the formula for treating hair dryness. If you blow dry your hair, consider letting it dry naturally every now and again. But if you must dry your hair this way then use a cool setting. Color, perms, and specific chemicals rob the hair of humectants. Humectants attract and keep moisture in the cortical layer of the hair. Try to use low ammonia -low peroxide color. Do not leave neutralizer on too long with perms. Home perms can be disastrous if you don`t know what you are doing. Have your perm done in the salon by a hair stylist, it`s a lot safer.

The best moisturizer for dealing with this problem should contain essential fatty acids like safflower oil. The scalp makes the finest EFA's called sebum. The scalp can however protect the roots close to the scalp itself but when the hair reaches the neck it is too far in proximity to benefit from the scalps natural oils which results in it not being utilized throughout the hair shaft. You can fix this problem yourself.

Rub 1 or 2 drops of safflower oil into your hands (not too much,) apply small amounts to the ends of your hair first working upwards to the scalp and leave. The amount suggested may not seem a lot but done every time it is needed will ensure your dry hair will have the correct amount of humectants to help retain moisture. If you take more care in what products you use and how you use them will have you seeing a major improvement to your problem dry hair.

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