any tips for over-processed hair?

Question

my hair has been high-lighted a million times. its really dry.

Answer 1

Hi there! I specialized in color for years in hotel salons on the Las Vegas Strip, and I can't tell you how often I ran into the same problem as you're describing! You'll want to get a good reconstructive conditioner (K-Pak by Joico is great!) You can either have treatments done at the salon (usually costing anywhere from $10. to $25. a pop) or you can get yourself a bottle of the reconstructor at most salons (it'll probably cost about $15. to $20. or so) and do the treatments yourself. The treatments are really simple to do at home, and you can do them more frequently, so I suggest this method.... Wash your hair & apply the reconstructor. Put a plastic shower cap on (you can buy them at any beauty supply) Get a towel wet and microwave it until it's pretty hot, and wrap it around your head. Let it sit for about a half an hour or so, the heat from the towel opens your hair's cuticle and lets the conditioner penetrate, and as it cools, it helps close the cuticle and lock the conditioner in. Also, NO HO TOIL TREATMENTS! Actually, contrary to popular belief, hot oil treatments are not good for your hair! To put it simply, your hair needs moisture, right? Moisture is water.... Oil and water don't mix! Hot oil treatments make your hair feel nice because they coat your hair with oil, making the cuticle feel smooth, while actually repelling the much needed moisture! It takes time to get it back in shape, but be patient and do these treatments 2 or 3 times a week and you'll notice a difference. Also, no more highlites for a while! If you need tips on what to do while you let your hair rest (and not go crazy with the dark regrowth) let me know! Take care and good luck!

Answer 2

One good thing also is to get a reconstruction treatment and if you lay out at all or have a day to sit around put this in your hair put a cap over your hair and just let it sit all day. Especially if your are laying out in the sun the heat from the sun helps penetrate the conditioner. Redken makes a conditioner called All Soft this stuff makes your hair feel like silk. Get regular trims. And always let a professional do the color for you they know what's best for your hair and can also give you great advice! Good luck!

Answer 3

Have A Thorough Head Massage
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Answer 4

First of all, leave it alone for a year. Use hot-oil treatments, and spend the money to get a really good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. You can also get treatments at the salon, I am not sure what they can do. But don't highlight for a long time, and try to lay off of the heat styling tools.

Answer 5

u ned to use more of a conditioner than shampoo. use a deep treatment conditioner once a week. heres a home remedy. mix one egg,1tbsp honey,2 tbsp olive oil. put in on ur hair for 20 mins ..then rinse out then shampoo. results r worth it.

Answer 6

use a special type of shampoo, or conditioner for dry hair

Answer 7

Try special treatments for overprocessed hair.

Answer 8

Shave your head! Start over fresh. I think a woman with a shaven head is super sexy.

Answer 9

Shave with cream and razor.

Answer 10

use a moisterizer or conditioner.