10 Tips for Damaged Hair

10 Tips FOR DAMAGED HAIR BE PATIENT BEPATIENT The first thing that you need to do is be patient! Damage repair does not take place overnight. There are, however, steps that you can take to improve the appearance of your hair quickly and to achieve healthy hair long-term. O GOOD HAIRCUT Hair tends to become more damaged and split at the ends. A good cut will minimize the amount of damaged hair that needs to be repaired. KNOW YOUR HAIR Washing your hair on alternate days can be beneficial in that you will retain some of the hair's natural oils. If you need to wash every day, choose a gentle shampoo that will also condition your hair. Use your fingertips to gently scrub the scalp to release natural oils while shampooing. Wash your hair in lukewarm water to cool water so that the hair shaft will lie flat giving you a smooth, glossy look. ING 4 CONDITIONING Understand the condition of your hair! TREATMENTS CONDITIONING CONDITIONER PROTEIN MOISTURE 5 MINUTES COMB RINSE 6 MINIMIZE HEAT STYLING Hair dryers and flat irons can lead to damaged hair. Air-dried styles are best for heat-damaged hair. For curly and wavy hair, you can style the hair while it is wet, using the appropriate gel or mousse. Look for a dryer that has multiple heat settings and use the least amount of heat to achieve the style you want. 6 NATURAL HAIR DYES DYES There are a number of options available when it comes to choosing color! If you are doing damage control on your hair, choose a gentle, conditioning color solution. The further away from your natural color you choose, the more damaging the service will be to the hair. Choose a color no more than 1-2 shades lighter than your natural color. BRAIDS PROTECT YOUR HAIR BRAIDS PONY TAILS Braids further protect your hair. They are a great way to style without heat and tension. VS. Pony tails place tension on the hair that you won't have with a braid. 8 CONDITION HAIR BEFORE SWIMMING If you swim regularly, wet the hair then apply conditioner before swimming (leave in, don't rinse.) When done swimming, wash the hair, condition it, then rinse. Look for products that remove chlorine. O PROTECT FROM SUN DAMAGE Wearing a hat or scarf is bęst, but you may also look for products that contain an approved sunscreen to protect the hair. 10 O TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF Good health is an important factor in maintaining good, healthy hair. Essential fatty acids can be obtained from foods like salmon and avocado. PHILIP PELUSI www.philippelusi.com f You Tube