Hair Remedies For Dry, Brittle Hair!
By Kacey C.Hall Dry Hair and
Sun!
 Dry hair is often caused by too much time in the sun, chlorine, salt water,
over-shampooing, permanents, heat styling, or neglect. Protection from the
elements is the next step in treating dry hair. Consider using a conditioner
with an SPF of at least 15, or even better, wear a hat when out in the sun. Use
a swimming cap while in pools or salt water, and always rinse hair thoroughly
after swimming. Preferably, use a rubber cap that prevents water from getting
into your cap and wetting your hair.
Avoid Hot Blowers
Dry hair is caused by heat, an open cuticle, chemicals applied to the hair,
and poor maintenance. Heat styling such as hair dryers, curling irons, and hot
curlers all cause dry hair. Perms, bleaching and color treatments cause dry
hair as well. Although we like our curls and colors, going natural is one of
the best ways to avoid dry hair. If you must have your hot blower, try to limit
to only once a week, and not daily.
Home Remedies for Dry Hair
1) Less or no heat. When blow drying, use a cooler setting and do not blow
dry until the is completely dry.
2) Use acidifiers. Acidifiers close the cuticle down and lock in moisture.
Acidifiers have a pH of 2.5 to 3.5. They have a lower pH than hair does in an
aqueous solution.
3) Color, perms, relaxers, and other chemicals are sometimes a necessary
evil. They rob the hair of humectants. Humectants attract and retain moisture
(water) in the cortical layer of the hair. Try to use low ammonia -low peroxide
color. Do not leave neutralizer on too long with perms. If possible avoid
relaxers.
4) Treat your hair. Replace lost humectants with essential fatty acids
(lipids), acidify your hair, use low pH products, use cool water. Replace
what was taken out to make your hair dry. Also eat a diet full of essential
fatty acids (in moderation and non-animal {no cholesterol}).
Hair Care Conditioners
You need to give your hair lots of TLC, with product that are designed to
restore your hair’s moisture level to its optimum 8%. Look for shampoos that
contain natural humectants (magnet like properties to attract moisture), that
will work together will your natural oils, to restore your hair’s moisture
level to its optimum 8%. Treatment conditioners that contain wheat, rice or
corn proteins will repair damaged cuticles, improve porosity, elasticity and
general health and appearance of your hair. There is a reason why salon brands
are more expensive, they often contain higher grade ingredients and are free
from silicone as most cheap shampoos contains.
Avoid Hot Blowers
Radiator heat, blow-dryers, deodorant soap and dehumidifiers can all rob you
of the moisture you desperately need. That can leave your hair brittle and
strawlike and your skin flaky and dry, especially in the winter.
Get Your Stunning Hair Back!
The natural remedies here, used with your doctor's approval, may help
relieve dry hair and skin, according to some health professionals.
About the Author: High levels of stress has been known to cause some thinning hair, but it is usually
temporary. Find out what Really causes Permanent Hair Loss today!
Source: www.isnare.com
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