Dry
hair looks dull and lifeless. This type of hair
craves moisture, and in most instances requires
a healthy dose of protein. Dry hair needs protection
in the form of emollients and lubricants, which
will lay down the outside cuticle layer of the hair
and create shine. Humectants will attract and retain
moisture within this type of hair. Daily cleansing
and conditioning with moisturizing and emollient
treatments will go a long way toward alleviating
a dry, tight scalp, while replenishing lost moisture
and proteins along the hair shaft. Moisturisers
contain "humectants" that not only replace lost
moisture but actually attract moisture and retain
it in the cortex of the hair.
Therefore use moisturisers, which have "humectants"
in it. Essential fatty aids (EFA's) are great moisturizers.
One of the best and most cost effective essential
fatty acids is safflower oil. The scalp produces
the best EFA's called sebum but sebum cannot reach
upto the entire length of the hair if the hair is
long. Hence it is necessary that to treat dry hair
you have to use proper conditioners and moisturisers.
Treating
your hair with natural moisturisers as follows:
- Take
a few drops of safflower oil in your palms and
carefully take your hair (while dry) and apply
the small amount of oil to the ENDS first and
work toward the scalp. By applying safflower
oil your dry hair will have the proper amount
of humectants to attract and retain moisture.
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Leave this in your hair for atleast 2 hours
before washing.
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Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (on
ends only) every other day. Rinse with water
alone on off days.
-
Avoid heat-styling (blow-drying, flat-ironing)
as often as possible because it damages your
hair.
- When
you're at the beach, spread some of the sunscreen
you use on your body through your hair so that
it doesn't dry out and get crispy.
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