After shampooing and conditioning my hair I can hardly get a pick through it it is ratty and feels dry.?

Question

I also get my hair highlighted,and use Alterna products which I thought were good products.I also use a deep conditioner once a week. What can I do for my hair to not have these problems?

Answer 1

Getting the ends of your hair trimmed, putting a good conditioner like biolage conditioning balm or Nexxus Keraphix then pick your hair out with the conditioner on it and rinsing with cool water to close the hair cuticle with the conditioner in it ( you know how hot water opens your pores and cold water closes them, it's the same with your hair wash with warm or hot water and then rinse the conditioner out with cool water) then when you get out of the shower, towel dry your hair and use a good leave in conditioner and pick your hair out again and let it dry natural.

Answer 2

after a normal washing...deep condition...buy a cholesterol conditioner and apply it then put a plastic cap over your hair and sit under a hooded dryer for 10 mins or more. Last, rinse and style like normal. You may want to lay off of the hair dryer (hand held) and other heated products for a while, get your ends trimmed and deep condition once a week. Dont know how often you shampoo but you may want to cut back and of course...see a professional if all else fails.

Answer 3

Make sure you are using a moisturizing conditioner and not a volumizing or cleansing shampoo / conditioner. Leave the conditioner in longer and use a hot oil treatment / mask once a week. Also beauty starts on the inside: Drink as much water as possible. Or you can try Borba water-- you can get it at Sephora or order online. They make special waters with vitamins for hair & skin. You caould also go to your local GNC and buy vitamins to take that are specially formulated for hair.

Answer 4

I'm not going to lie to you, your ends are probably really dry and the best way to deal with that is to cut them. I hate hair cuts though so I've tried deep conditioning treatments when I go to get my hair blown out. I've also done them at home. When I do the conditioning part of my hair I leave it in for at least a minute and come through it with a pick. Always towel dry gently. I love Biosilks "silk therapy". It's like a conditioner/lotion in one. It's amazing...

Answer 5

try a hot oil teatment or a better conditioner. shampoo has certain ingredients that dry out your hair(sulphates and others). something you can do is shampoo less often and condition more. Or try the methods i first mention. i will also assume(i may be wrong) that you are black since you said a pick and say to visit


http://www.motowngirl.com

or

http://www.nappturality.com may be spelled wrong


if you are black then they have tips on natural black hair cair. if you hair is natural. if not you can still use the tips.

also you can try to detangle your hair with the conditioner while it sits or buy a detangler. that may help.


if you dont know what a hot oil teatment is feel free to email me.

Answer 6

In addition to the cosmetic solutions, be sure to mention your dry hair to your doctor at your next check-up. Excessively dry and brittle hair can be a symptom of some health problems.

However, also talk to the stylist that highlights your hair. He might have some practical ideas.

You might also want to switch to hair care products that are formulated for your type of hair. Check out your local large pharmacy. Also, there's the "don't wash your hair everyday" advice. (Sometimes that's not entirely practical advice for people trying to keep their jobs.)

Another thing to try, is if you see someone who looks similar to you, but has healthy looking hair, try approaching them and asking what they use.

Answer 7

I would get a spray in conditioner just to help with the rattiness when you get out of the shower.
You might also try using a better brush, (wooden bristle) instead of a pick.

Answer 8

Try the Loreal Studio Smooth Perfect Instant Control Fluid. It's a leave on fluid and it does not cause stickiness.

Answer 9

When you apply the conditioner,it should be easy to comb through. Rinse without messing it up and wrap a towel around your head to blot it dry.

Answer 10

I had the same problem until i discovered an anti-frizz serum or a leave-on cream.