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Looking after dry hair requires products that will care for it, repair your hair and leave it looking smooth and shiny. This again entails the need of products that can make your hair look and feel beautiful. Here are the top products that you need in order to care for dry hair.

Hair Masks
This will be your best friend in caring for dry hair. Dry hair needs to retain moisture, to repair and to also get that radiant shine which dry hair can lack in. A good quality hair mask will get rid of all your problems or most of them. Usually they are used once a week to replenish and revitalise your hair. They can be used more often if needed. Always look for a hair mask that is suited for dry hair, ask your hair stylist to recommend you one.

Shampoo/Conditioner
One always has to wash their hair and investing in a shampoo and conditioner that is suited to your hair type (dry/damaged hair) is vital. This will make sure that your hair is not stripped of all its moisture by shampooing it. The Body Shop produces an excellent shampoo and conditioner for dry hair. They are priced more than the drug store brands however last a long time and is excellent for your hair. In addition, never shampoo your hair more than necessary as this will strip it of the oils that your hair needs. Dry hair should be washed twice a week to keep the natural oils.

Leave in spray/conditioner
Always use a good leave in conditioner for your hair, it will help protect and repair your hair between washes and is a great detangling product. Do not use a lot of the product as some may weigh down the hair, use a small amount and work through the whole hair using a comb or brush.

Oils
You can purchase many oils separately such as olive oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil or almond to use on your hair. You can also purchase them as a mixture from many stores. Furthermore, you can use oils in many ways on the hair.

Purchase a spray bottle and fill it with the oils of your choice. You can use this and spray onto your hair when needed.

Hot oil treatment
Apply a blend of oils to your hair making sure all the hair is coated. Wet a hair towel and heat it in the microwave. Or put the hair towel in hot water and wring it out. Put the towel onto your hair. Put another towel on your hair; however make sure it is dry. This will hold in the heat. Leave it for around 45 minutes. You can also keep it in overnight for an intense hydration.

Our hair can takes a beating everyday. We use styling products, straightening or curling irons, or allow the sun to do its worst. As a result, we end up with damaged hair that has seen better days. So, how does one take care of and fix damaged hair?

Hair products

The first thing that you can do to fix your damaged hair is to buy or use a few hair products that will nourish and protect your hair. If you are going to buy your hair products, choose a few items that are made specifically for damaged hair. And, if you want to take it a step further, you can buy all-natural products that use non-harsh natural ingredients.

If you want to make your own hair care products, you might want to start with herbs and certain flowers. For instance, using a rosemary/mint wash will give your hair a beautiful natural scent and make it sleek and shiny. To create this wash, you will need a few sprigs of rosemary and mint. Place the sprigs into a few cups of water into a saucepan. Allow to boil for at least five minutes. Then, take the pan off the heat and allow to cool, either to room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Use a conditioner that is not too thick. Only use the conditioner on the tips or ends of your hair, never on the roots. If you use conditioner on the roots, you will leave your hair too greasy and flat. You can use a leave-in conditioner and wash it out after a few hours. You may either buy your conditioner, or make your own.

To make your own conditioner, you can use “good” oils such as coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil. Or, you can mix oils together. Then, massage the oil mixture into your scalp for ten minutes, and allow to sit for at least three or four hours, or even overnight. Then, wash out thoroughly (shampoo your hair at least twice).

Perform the oiling routine twice a week until you see results.

Wash/care routine

If you want to make your hair really shine, make sure you are using cool to moderately cold water when you wash your hair. Never use really warm or hot water as this could scald your scalp and leave your hair feeling brittle and dry.

Brush your hair only after it has been allowed to air-dry. Your hair is vulnerable when it is wet, and you could easily pull out more than double or three times the amount of hair as you would if you comb your hair when it is dry.

Try not to use your straightening or curling iron more than once a week. Do not dye your hair more than once a month. If and when you use these products, you may want to do an intense conditioning session (with the oils as described above) at least two or three times afterwards.

If you have damaged hair, you may follow these pieces of advice. But, if you feel that you need a permanent solution, you may want to wait for your hair to grow out and cut the damaged length off.

Caring for damaged hair requires a blend of good quality products to revive, protect, moisturise, add shine and to repair the hair strands and damage caused by heat, relaxers or colouring products. It is similar to dry hair, but it just requires a more intense treatment to repair the hair not just moisture and hydrate it. Here are the best hair care products that you should have to care for damaged hair.

Hair Mask
For hydration and protection, hair masks should be used once or twice a week for damaged hair. This will repair and protect the hair, reviving it. Always invest in a good quality hair mask so it will do the job properly, a good quality hair mask for a decent price is The Body Shop’s Brazil Nut Moisture mask which you can purchase from the website or in store.

Leave In Conditioner
Damaged hair should be cared for in between washes, a leave in conditioner will protect the hair and restore moisture and add shine. Keraste or Aussie will stock good leave in conditioners for damaged hair. Use a small amount and distribute evenly throughout the hair as not to weight it down and only to protect, moisturise and to add shine.

Repair Creams
One must have for damaged hair is a good quality intensive repair cream. Choose a brand such as Kerastase which will deliver you hair salon result. Leave the repair cream for as long as it says on the instructions. A good quality repair cream will restore shine, hydrate, protect and repair the ends of your hair. After using it you will see a difference within the first treatment and with continuous use you will see an improvement in your hair.

Hydrating Conditioner
Damaged hair needs a lot of care, so make sure you invest in a conditioner that will hydrate, moisturise and protect your hair. Always leave in conditioner for 5 – 10 minutes with damages hair so the moisturising conditioner can do its job. Invest in a conditioner that will hydrate your hair. A few examples are the Redken All soft Heavy Cream, The Body Shop Honey Moisturising and one from Aussie.

In addition, damaged hair needs to be handled with care, so when washing use a shampoo that is suited for dry hair, The Body Shop Honey shampoo is an excellent one for dry or damaged hair. Do not over wash damaged hair as it is very brittle; wash it around 2 or less per week and care for it more.

Looking after dry hair requires products that will care for it, repair your hair and leave it looking smooth and shiny. This again entails the need of products that can make your hair look and feel beautiful. Here are the top products that you need in order to care for dry hair.

Hair Masks
This will be your best friend in caring for dry hair. Dry hair needs to retain moisture, to repair and to also get that radiant shine which dry hair can lack in. A good quality hair mask will get rid of all your problems or most of them. Usually they are used once a week to replenish and revitalise your hair. They can be used more often if needed. Always look for a hair mask that is suited for dry hair, ask your hair stylist to recommend you one.

Shampoo/Conditioner
One always has to wash their hair and investing in a shampoo and conditioner that is suited to your hair type (dry/damaged hair) is vital. This will make sure that your hair is not stripped of all its moisture by shampooing it. The Body Shop produces an excellent shampoo and conditioner for dry hair. They are priced more than the drug store brands however last a long time and is excellent for your hair. In addition, never shampoo your hair more than necessary as this will strip it of the oils that your hair needs. Dry hair should be washed twice a week to keep the natural oils.

Leave in spray/conditioner
Always use a good leave in conditioner for your hair, it will help protect and repair your hair between washes and is a great detangling product. Do not use a lot of the product as some may weigh down the hair, use a small amount and work through the whole hair using a comb or brush.

Oils
You can purchase many oils separately such as olive oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil or almond to use on your hair. You can also purchase them as a mixture from many stores. Furthermore, you can use oils in many ways on the hair.

Purchase a spray bottle and fill it with the oils of your choice. You can use this and spray onto your hair when needed.

Hot oil treatment
Apply a blend of oils to your hair making sure all the hair is coated. Wet a hair towel and heat it in the microwave. Or put the hair towel in hot water and wring it out. Put the towel onto your hair. Put another towel on your hair; however make sure it is dry. This will hold in the heat. Leave it for around 45 minutes. You can also keep it in overnight for an intense hydration.

-Men’s hair loss
It is common among the men to start losing hair after an illness or too much stress, however it is temporary. Also hair loss can be caused by hormonal imbalance, some medicines, underlying diseases(like diabetes) and even fungal infections on the scalp.

Can improper care result in hair loss?
As sure as you can count to ten. If you wear pigtails or cornrows or use tight hair rollers, the pull on your hair can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. If you stop the pulling before scarring the scalp, the hair will grow back normally, however, scarring the scalp can cause PERMANENT loss of hair.

-Hair loss solutions
Depending on your type of hair loss, treatments are available. If a medicine is causing your hair loss, your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine. Recognizing and treating an infection may help stop the hair loss. Correcting a hormone imbalance may prevent further hair loss.
Medicines may also help slow or prevent the development of common baldness. One medicine, minoxidil (brand name: Rogaine), is available without a prescription. It is applied to the scalp. Both men and women can use it. Another medicine, finasteride (brand name: Propecia) is available with a prescription. It comes in pills and is only for men. It may take up to 6 months before you can tell if one of these medicines is working.

-Hair replacement
Hair replacement surgery can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but the results won’t necessarily match your ideal. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.

It’s important to understand that all hair replacement techniques use your existing hair. The goal of surgery is to find the most efficient uses for existing hair.

Hair replacement candidates must have healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head to serve as donor areas. Donor areas are the places on the head from which grafts and flaps are taken. Other factors, such as hair color, texture and waviness or curliness may also affect the cosmetic result. There are a number of techniques used in hair replacement surgery. Sometimes, two or more techniques are used to achieve the best results.

Transplant techniques, such as punch grafts, mini-grafts, micro-grafts, slit grafts, and strip grafts are generally performed on patients who desire a more modest change in hair fullness. Flaps, tissue-expansion and scalp-reduction are procedures that are usually more appropriate for patients who desire a more dramatic change.

Remember, there are limits to what can be accomplished. An individual with very little hair might not be advised to undergo hair replacement surgery.