My hair is really dry and damaged, what can i do for it?

Question

i cant do anything with i, its breaking really bad, and i have horrible split ends. i dye my hair so i dont want to strip the color either. any ideas?

Answer 1

YOU should shampoo your hair and then purchase some "beeswax hair pomade." It is quite therapeutic and healthy for your hair. I don't know the actual name of the product, but "beeswax" is the key component. Keep a daily journal about your daily "hair" regimen and it will be successful.

Answer 2

well go for hot oil treatments, or do to a salon and get your hair deep-conditioned, or just buy a hair mask at any store and apply that. Get a shampoo and conditioner that isnt too harsh.. since your hair is so dry and damaged already, you shud reduce the amount of shampooing u do to it. Try to shampoo it only once a week, this will allow ur hair to retain its natural oils which you need!! And every other day wash it and condition it with a moisturizing conditioner.. maybe Tresemme or Ultimate moisture.. by Marc Anthony. Stop using any heat elements you use and let it repair. It will take a while but it will. You have split ends right? well the conditioner cant do anyhting to ur hair untill u get rid of those split ends, you shut get ur hair trimmed at the ends atleast after two months.. nothing will wokr untill u get ur split ends trimmed. Before your about to step into the shower.. wat you can do that will really help is message baby oil into the roots of your hair, and put vaseline on the ends. This really helps, and also i heard mayonaise help you hair but i dont knwo about that . so yeaa.. try these things and just be patient.. it will take a while it cant happen over night. GOOD LUCKK.

Answer 3

You need to do a couple of things.
First, trim (just trim) any split ends.. Just grab a small scissor and clip the end of the hair that is split (about 1/8" off - 1 hair at a time, not a clump of hair as that would change your hairstyle).
I'm sure you know how important moisturizing your hair is but I will recommend a moisturizer that has saved my hair.
It's ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss ffom Clairol's Nice 'n Easy line. They sell it by the haircolor.
It is amazing the way it has helped my hair. So far everyone I've told about it is happy with the results. Your hair will feel great and stay nice until your next shampoo.
Just keep trimming the dead stuff and condition the rest.
Eventually you will get ahead of the problem.

Answer 4

First, switch to a moisturizing shampoo. Don't leave shampoo on your hair too long; just long enough for it to clean your hair. Next, use a very moisturizing conditioner. Infusium has some great ones. Leave this on for at least three minutes. Shave your legs or something while your hair conditions (I'm assuming you're a girl!!!) Once out of the shower, pat your hair dry or wrap it in a soft towel. Don't rub it dry. Apply a leave in conditioner and avoid, as much as possible, styling it with heat. Get your split ends trimmed asap. If it is really damaged, you can get a salon to do some deep conditioning treatments.

Answer 5

ALL processing causes damage, color, stripper, irons, blow dryer... So, chill on all that, and use a conditioner, AND a leave in conditioner also, and use a protein, it gives the hair strength. ANY conditioner with a oil base will penetrate your hair shaft and lift out some of the color. Hate to say it, but, quit coloring till your hair can take it again. Concentrate on rebuilding it. Better to have hair a color you dont like than be bald:D no joke...

Answer 6

I asked my mom, who has been a stylist for 19+ years.

You need to stop dying your hair, because that continues to damage it.

Split ends can be taken care of with a good trim.

A hot oil treatment could work, depending on your hair type, but honestly, you need to see what your stylist says, because they will know your hair best.

Go to a reputable salon and see if they reccomend anything for your hair.


Haircare from a drugstore/walmart/etc are not nearly as good.

personally I reccoment PUROLOGY NANOWORKS shampoo and conditioner. it's about $50 each per bottle, but it lasts much longer then regular shampoo and is excellent for your hair. BUT, that's if you have the money to blow.

Answer 7

i rub a little neem hair oil on before i get in the shower. Then after I use my shampoo for color treated hair - I use a deep conditioner everyday instead of a regular conditioner.

it really helped my hair alot because i used to color and style excessively -- but now my hair looks amazingly healthy.

I also gave up using the blow dryer every day... although i still like using the curling iron... :-)

either way... the simple steps above in changing your routine will really help... you'll notice the change right away.

Answer 8

Hot Oil Treatments work the best and they're super cheap. you can buy a tube at any Sally Beauty Supply Store or other beauty store, or a CVS or other drug store- they might even have them at target.

it's just basically a tube with oil in it, you let the tube sit in hot water for a minute or two and then massage it into your hair, let it sit for a minute then rinse-it works wonders. the major brands are Jojoba and Queen Helene.

they also have websites on the net where you can make your own hot oil treatments

you might want to do it a couple of times within a week. then do it every couple of weeks or once a month.

Answer 9

A generous oil application and massage is recommended before washing the hair. Frequent shampooing is harmful for dry hair. Sometimes lack of nutrients can also cause dry brittle hair. Take a multivitamin and mineral supplement on a daily basis. Check out http://solutionsfordryhair.blogspot.com/ for more info.

Answer 10

Shave it off! no just kidding. Try using Tresseme shampoo and conditioner. My sister in law went to beauty school and had hair that resemble and old broom stick head her teacher recommended this and the shampoo made her hair soft again. And for the split ends you have to get a trim.

Answer 11

you could go to a salon and ask them for a deep conditioning. or you can deep condition your hair at home - a warning- make sure it guarantees not to strip the color away. leave the conditioner on for atleast 20minutes and use heat while it's on to activate the conditioner even more. Another thing that helps with breakage is protein treatments for the hair (see redken)