Author: Ashley Adams / Source: wikiHow
Is your hair dry and dull? Do you have split ends and frizz? Hair is damaged easily, and it takes time to repair it. The good news is, there are several easy techniques you can use to restore the health of your hair and keep it looking great.
- 1 Trim split ends.
The best way to deal with split ends is to trim them off. Despite product claims about fixing split ends, they can only be removed, not repaired. Cutting your hair will immediately make it look fresher and restore its body. Aim to get a trim every 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the length, texture, and style of your hair.[1]
- Ensure your stylist is using extra sharp scissors. Ask them to cut into a wet tissue and inspect the cut—if you see torn tissue fibers, find another stylist.
- Cut off as much as you dare. Hair is more damaged at the ends due to increased exposure to heat, chlorine, and so on.
- Ask the stylist not to blow dry your hair or use any heat-styling tools as these will further damage unhealthy hair.
Laura Martin, a licensed cosmetologist, tells us: “The most important thing to do for damaged hair is to stop stressing it. Avoid chemical treatments and heat styling. Then work on protecting and strengthing it by using protein treatments and moisturizing conditioners.”
- 2 Be gentle with wet hair. Hair is most susceptible to damage when it’s wet. Avoid vigorously scrubbing your hair in the shower or rubbing it with a towel to soak up excess moisture. Use a wide-tooth comb to detangle your hair starting at the ends and working up towards the roots. You can do this when it’s wet, but make sure to apply a detangling product first.[2]
- 3 Stop using heat-styling tools. Heat can make your hair look dull and…
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