My hair never looks healthy?

Question

For some reason my hair has just stopped looking healthy to me. It's like blah, you just look at it and that's what you want to say. I've been trying to grow it out and it just feels like it's not growing also. The last time I got it cut and colored was back in June. So it hasn't been touched since. And for awhile now everytime I shower I'll lose quite a bit of hair, like when I shampoo I just get a lot of hair stuck in my hands that I have to stop and get it off to even finish everytime my hands touch my hair. It's really annoying. I think my hair might be weak i'm not sure. What are ways to get it back to looking healthy? And ways for the hair loss thing? And any recommendations on shampoo's that are like salon shampoos but you can still find at the store.

Answer 1

I had the same prob with my hair!!!What I did was go to the hair cuttery and ask them what was up!!They touched my hair and told me that it was dry..and then they asked me if I used a hair a straightener and lots of hair spray and I said yes to both questions.They said that my hair needed some nutrients in my hair for it to be healthy and I had to try to put tham back into my hair and they told me why my hair was falling out its because your hair is trying to rebuild its self from all the damage u have done to it. so if u use a straighteners or lots of hair spray lay off the hair spray some and try to stop using the straightener if possible and they cut all of my dead ends off and then they told me some kind of shampoo would help my hair... here where I live there is a hair shampoo and conditinor its really good it worked in my hair and made it alot stronger and it had stoped making my hair fall out the brand is REDKEN and they have different labels on them like shining blonde whatever u no what im talking about well get redken EXTREME shampoo and conditioner expecially the conditoner!! it helped my hair and hope it will yours too!!

Answer 2

Not instantly, but with some TLC and these tips, you can get your hair looking great in one day. First, go to the salon and get a trim to remove all of your split ends, which will instantly make your hair look healthier. Next, I would recommend getting a glossing treatment and a thermal deep-conditioning treatment, which will make hair feel smoother, silkier, and shinier. If you want some extra shine, you can get a color glaze (which would be done before the glossing or deep-conditioning treatments). At home, make sure that you're using moisturizing shampoos and conditioners, and use a deep conditioner once or twice a week. Limit your use of heat styling tools, like hairdryers and straightening irons, which literally fry and burn the hair and cause split ends. Also limit the amount of chemical treatments (haircolor) you get to no more than 4 per year. If you still feel your hair need a little boost, take some protein supplements---since hair is dead protein, these supplements will help improve the condition of new hair growth.

Answer 3

First of all, I would recommend washing your hair with a clarifying shampoo a couple times a week. Sometimes conditioners and styling products create buildup in your hair, making it look dull, without you even realizing that's the problem. I really like the one Pantene makes: http://www.pantene.com/en_US/products/collection/classic/purify_clarifying_shampoo.jsp (it's under $4 at any drugstore).

I would also buy some strengthening shampoo like Garnier Long & Strong Forifying Shampoo: http://www99.epinions.com/content_232800292484 . Garnier also makes amazing conditioners (I like the Sleek and Shine one)- and their products smell amazing. You can buy them anywhere for around $3-4. This shampoo/conditioner should strenghten your hair and prevent any more breakage. Make sure you are careful when you comb out your hair after showers-- don't tug too hard and make sure you are using a wide-tooth comb. Avoid heat styling and let your hair air-dry whenever possible.

You should also try some conditioning treatments to get our hair back in shape- when you have some time, apply a deep conditioner all over your hair and then wrap it in saran wrap. Then wrap a warm towel (straight out of the dryer) around your whole head. This will seal in heat and help activate the conditioner, so that it can really penetrate into the strands of your hair. Leave this treatment on for as long as you can (especially if you can do it over night).

As far as your hair falling out in the shower, people go through periods where they lose more hair than others-- if you are not eating healthily or drinking enough water, this could be to blame. You are probably not losing as much as you feel like, though, so I wouldn't stress about it.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I would suggest using hair vitamins... my hair was split, would not grow and just blah...I started taking hair vitamins about 2 yrs ago and it is halfway down my back..I take what is called Eluhair and can be found on the internet at Herbs MD or most drugstores online.. I have never found them in stores...also I did find some on EBay... but most stores carry hair vitamins which I am sure would work the same... I use biosilk by Farouk shampoo and conditioner which is found in salons... I would check with a doctor if u keep losing alot of hair... it could be some kind of imbalance in your hormones... Good luck and I hope you can get your hair back to normal.....

Answer 5

Looks like you need a trim and color. That'll totally do the trick. Try Shades by Redken. It is a semi-permanent hair color that refreshes your own color and adds so much shine to it. It's amazing. As far as loosing your hair, that can be triggered from variety of factors. Stress and health can make your hair fall out. There is nothing you can do, just stop stressing, if you are. As far as shampoos, try Matrix smoothing system in orange bottles. If you ever need really good hair extensions, go to www.linkinhairextensions.com. No glue, heat, sewing or braiding. Very affordable prices and lasts for 3-6 months

Answer 6

Try Farouk Biosilk Silk Therapy. You use only a dime amount so the bottle will last a good while. Same with CHI silk infusion- only use a dime amount. Also very healthy for your hair. A good conditioner for once a week use is Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment. You can go to aveda.com or ebay it. The Aveda Brilliant Shampoo and Conditioner is awesome, too. Also, take your vitamins, eat healthy, and drink lots of water. Good luck!

Answer 7

Try using bumble and bumble shampoo and conditioner. It works really well and it makes your hair healthy again. also if you want your hair to look less dull, try putting some blond highlights in it. that would make your hair look like it has more volume and shine. Keep your hair trimmed once every month or two. Also I wouldn't worry about it falling out. As soon as you dye your hair at all, it seems like it falls out more but its natural to loose hair throughout the day.

Answer 8

even if you are trying to grow your hair you still need to trim it. you'll find that once you've had a trim it will probably grow faster as well. you loose around 100 hairs every day, so i wouldn't worry too much about loosing hair in the shower. supermarket products aren't the best for long, healthy hair as they contain a lot of silicone and tend to 'coat' your hair rather than get right into your hair. try using a good protein treatment as well. also try using cold/coldish water when you rinse out your conditioner as it will help close the pores in your hair and keep it feeling soft.

Answer 9

John Frieda shampoos - such as brilliant brunette, sheer blonde, and radiant red work really well for "livening" up hair. It makes your hair shine, and really brings out the color. You can get it at walmart, target, etc. It is about $6 for the shampoo and $6 for the conditioner. They have moisurizing products, as well as volumizing products. If you are scared about your hair thinning I would go for the volumizing.
Anyway, I use brilliant brunette (I'm caucasian with light brown hair) and it works great for me. My hair is soft, full, shiny, and healthy-looking. Try it!

Answer 10

Coloring might be bad for you hair, but cutting is not. It's the healthiest thing you can do for them. Hairdressers recommend to cut hair every 3 weaks! You don't have to do it but it would be much better if you cut them every 2 months.
Take a cure for your hair and try not to dry them too often!
Your hair will be fine! Don't worry!