Hair tips??

Question

Hi, I need some advice! My hairdresser has recently told me that the ends of my hair are dry and splitting, even after being cut. What can I do to repair it? Also, my hair gets oily quite quickly and for that reason, cannot use some products. I use the new Pantene stuff for brunettes which leaves my hair feeling really clean and soft and would like to stick to it. I'm unsure about conditioners and intensive conditioners. I also use hairdryers and straighteners - I know these do damage to my hair but with my lifestyle, I just don't have time to leave it to dry naturally (nor want to in this cold weather!!) So, also any suggestions on brands and products for use when using hairdryers etc etc. Apart from the split ends and slight dryness, my hair is otherwise very shiny anyway. Please, any suggestions would be welcome (apart from rude ones!!).

My hair is normally soft and shiny and I have spoken to the hairdresser about the oily bit. There's nothing much I can do about that as I do change my shampoo about. I normally wash my hair every 1-2 days. I'm just looking for what to do about my split ends really. Are there any intensive conditioners I could use? Any brands anyone recommends?

Answer 1

First of all your hairdresser should have give you some products to help your problem. I take it you blow dry your hair and straighten it often that much excessive heat will take it's toll on your hair after a while. There are many products that can help you. You are getting your hair cut and that is the number one thing you can do to help your hair continue to grow healthier. I recommend that you use Redken "Clear Moisture" conditioner. It will help to proved your hair with proteins and minerals that it is lacking. Also try" Extreme "from Redken it is a re-constructor it will work wonders. The last thing just remember to use a protective spray when straighting hair.
Good Luck-L

Answer 2

Well, this sounds minging...but try not to wash your hair as much. When you wash your hair and don't condition it, your hair thinks it is getting dried out and produces more oil to combat this. So you don't use conditioner on it because it is oily, then wash it to get rid of the oil...its a vicious circle. I don't nkow how often you wash your hair, but try not to wash it every day. It might be an idea to do this when you are off work at some point, as it does leave your hair looking a bit icky, or you could tie it up so it dosen't look as bad.

Once your hair and scalp has gotten used to not being washed as much, it will go back to not being greasy and will keep its lovely shine, I promise! At this point you can start to use conditioners and other products which will improve the overall condition of the ends.

When you use heat treatments on your hair, use a heat protection spray. Pantene used to do a good one, if you want to keep with those products. Also watch when you brush your hair, because when it is wet it is more fragile, and any rough treatment can cause millions of split ends. The Pantene heat spray I have is a detangling spray as well, which helps a lot.

Answer 3

When hair becomes dry or damaged, the hair shaft splits at the end. Here's how you can keep those unsightly splits from spoiling the looks of your locks.
Instructions
STEP 1: Keep brushing to a minimum since it promotes breakage. Brushing wet hair is a definite no-no; use a wide-toothed comb when hair is wet. STEP 2: Strive for low-maintenance hair. Hair dryers, curling irons, perms and hair colors all damage hair. If you must blow-dry, use a cool setting and keep the dryer 6 inches (15 cm) from your hair. STEP 3: Protect your hair from extreme weather. Wear a hat on sunny days and keep hair well moisturized in the dry winter months. STEP 4: Apply a leave-in conditioner or pomade to the ends of your hair daily to keep them strong. STEP 5: Snip away any split ends you spot. Cut at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the split. A split end will split the hair all the way up to the scalp, so snip it as soon as you spot it. STEP 6: Schedule a trim with your hairstylist if you start seeing a lot of split ends.

Answer 4

1 lemon
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Whir lemon in a blender to a smooth pulp. Filter through muslin. Mix with the cider vinegar. After shampooing, blot hair with a towel and rub lemon-vinegar mixture into scalp. Leave on 5-10 minutes, then rinse with cool water

Answer 5

Try pantene clarifying shampoo,it will remove the build up of products from your hair,then go back to your reg. shampoo and conditioner,always clean your straigtners before using them as product residue can stay on them and this could be making your hair greasy.Keep having your hair trimmed once every six weeks .

Answer 6

Def use heat protection products when drying and straightening also u could try a Hot Oil treatment, available to buy from Boots and Asda.
They do work!!

Answer 7

Make sure you use heat protection products before you blow dry or straighten.
Blow dry on cooler settings when you can - takes a bit longer but will prevent damage and actually your hair feels softer i think.
Also do you really need to straighten? Have you tried using a large brush while you blow dry?

Answer 8

Use almond oil especially onthe tips an hour before washing every two days and see what its like

Answer 9

use a hot oil treatment once a month, & if you are using straighteners/ dryer, often , then use a tresseme heat defence spray first. or any other one you know of.