Damaged hair is not an option. We all want to look outstanding, and our hair is part of this. Unfortunately there are many factors that can damage your hair. Believe it or not, even caring for it too much, like washing it daily, styling it all the time, and brushing it too often, they all contribute to damaging it. Not to mention that dying it and using inappropriate hair products add their own contribution to this.

For healthy and shiny looking hair you need to spot any signs of damage in the early stages. The sooner you see them the higher chances of saving you hair. So here are some quick tips that will help restore the health and smooth appearance of damaged hair.
 

1. Don’t wash your hair daily

Yes we know, your hair always looks perfect when it’s squeaky clean, but too much of washing will ruin it. Hair produces oil as a defence mechanism to keep moisture inside, so a daily hair wash will remove all of it. The result will be dull and dry hair. The best thing to do is to wait for three or four days between washes. Still, how can we manage an oily hair that is unaesthetic? Luckily, we have dry wash shampoos, which can be of great help during these days, as they keeps the hair from looking oily. A great dry shampoo is the one from Macadamia Natural Oil Volumizing Dry Shampoo because it does not contain talc powder.

2. Avoid using hot water on your hair

Hot water will dehydrate your hair, even if a conditioner is used. It’s best to use ‘warm’ water instead, followed by a rinse with cold water when you are done washing it. The purpose of using cold water at the end is to close all the hair particles that may make the hair look frizzy, so it will definitely improve the look of your hair.
 

3. Use a hair serum after EVERY wash

Usually hair serums are used on clean dry hair, after towel drying it, or even better, after letting it dry by itself. There’s no the need to use a large quantity of hair serum, a small amount will immediately make your hair look and feel silky smooth. It doesn’t matter if your hair will be styled afterward because the serum will still do it’s job. A great hair serum is Goldwell Dualsenses Rich Repair 6 Effects Serum, a beautiful oil with an amazing fragrance, which will not only improve dry and damaged hair but will also make it silky and smell great!

4. Replace your conditioner with a hair mask

Hair masks are much more effective if the hair is dry and damaged because they are wonderfully moisturising and have an instant visible effect right after washing your hair. When using a hair mask, there is no need to apply it every time you wash your hair because your hair may end up looking oily and without volume. Just use the mask once a week, it will be enough to help damaged hair. The mask is applied to clean wet hair and left on for a few minutes to do its job. Then just rinse your hair with cold water. A great hair mask is Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask. Deep repairs masks do wonders for dry damaged hair, as their purpose is to moisturise and close up your hair particles too.

5. Use a blow-dryer with a cold air setting

If your hair is damaged it’s not recommended to stress it even more with the high temperatures of a blow-dryer. Just as in the case of hot water, drying the hair with hot air will have the same effects. The hair will end up dehydrated and even more damaged, with split ends and an untamed look. Instead, use a cool air to dry it. It is true that it may take a bit longer to dry it this way, but it is much healthier for your hair.

6. Use heat protecting spray when styling your hair

No matter how gorgeous styled hair looks, the heat will almost certainly do some damage. Curling irons, hair straightening, they both dehydrated and damage your hair with the high heat they produce. It’s best to keep your hair protected against heat with an adequate product. Such a product would be Orofluido Beauty Elixir Hair Oil. This should be applied to dry hair right before styling it. It forms a protective layer on your hair and prevents significant heat damage, it also locks in moisture and prevents excessive drying.

7. Eggs for repairing hair

Egg whites can help reduce the oil produced on the scalp, the one that makes the roots oily and shiny after a couple of days. The egg whites should be mixed well before being applied directly to your scalp. They will remove the excess oil and dust, and leave the hair clean and oil free. The egg yolk should not be wasted, as it is ideal for treating split ends. Again, it has to be mixed first and then applied on the tips of the hair.

All these tips will provide immediate results and your hair will be visibly improved. Still, it is not sufficient to do it once, because hair gets damaged rather quickly and will go back to being the dull and unhealthy birds nest it was before. So it is advised to incorporate these pieces of advice into a regular hair care routine for the best results. Doing so will keep your hair silky and smooth, with a healthy shine, hair that we would all be jealous of.