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My dry, damaged relaxed hair
Hello, I've been relaxing my hair for six years and when i first did it it was long past my shoulders. Now it is not even on my shoulders and there is a path of hair that is very short near my ears. I want to know what shampoo and conditioner to use on my hair to make it moisterized and how to dry it. Also i want to know treatments to use and how to treat it during the day and night. Thanks!
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Keeping the damaged hair trimmed off will make it look healthier and you will be happier with your style as your grow it out.
Most peoples hair is genetically programmed to grow a maximum of 6 inches a year. If your hair is so damaged it is falling out or breaking off, it may appear to be growing slower. Or, if you have a poor diet or an illness, that can slow your rate of growth.
Here is my RX.
1. get the frizzy ends cut off. It will make you feel better and your hair will instantly look better. Just like someone that is losing weight needs to buy clothes AS they lose weight, you need to have a hairstyle you like AS you are growing out your hair.
2. Avoid daily washing- Every 3 days is enough, and use a shampoo with Protein in it. Always wash hair with low temperature water as hot water dissolves the natural scalp oil. Brush your hair before shampooing/wetting to get tangles out.
3.Do not rub the hair vigorously as excess friction can cause hair to break off.
4. Always use a wide toothed comb and comb the hair gently. Do not comb hair when it is wet, as the hair is very weak.
5. Keep hair hydrated with mild shampoo and rich conditioner. Use extra gentle shampoo for color treated hair. An ideal shampoo should be neither highly acidic nor alkaline. Use a conditioner that contains protein.
6. Allow hair to dry naturally. If at all hair dryer must be used, then turn it on at its lowest setting. Heat damages hair.
7. If you are in the sun, use a leave in conditioner, and try wearing a hat or scarf.
8. A weekly head massage strengthens the roots and improves blood circulation. Doing it even for two to three minutes will stimulate the scalp and prove effective.
9. If you are bleaching your hair - stop until it is healthy again.
10. Hair shine products with a drop of silicone serum will smooth down hair cuticle and help make it look less frizzy/damaged.
11. Deep condition weekly (not daily).
12. Eat a healthy diet rich in proteins.
As for top moisturizing shampoo/conditioner/treatments....
1. Kerastase Bain de Force is hands-down the best shampoo on the market, however, you will pay a price for perfection. It is a vitamin-infused shampoo created for parched, dry hair. According to InStyle Magazine, which named it a 'Best Buy' two years running, Bain de Force contains a 'bond mender' that strengthens weakened hair.
2.Conditioner to be used after shampooing, Phyto Phytosesame Express Hydrating Conditioner softens and detangles the coarsest hair. Herbal Essences Replenishing Conditioner will give you salon-quality softness for a fraction of the price.
3. Treatment: Philip B. Rejuvenating Oil penetrate deep within the hair shaft to restore needed oils to damaged strands.
Great inexpensive option: V05 Hot Oil Shower Works. You can get this deep conditioner from your local drugstore.
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My personal favorite shampoo is Tea Tree by Paul Mitchell but Ice Shine Pantene is good as well, and a little less expensive. When you dry your hair with a blowdryer, dry most of your hair on hot but at the end before your hair is completely dry switch it to cool and let your hair dry completely. If you have frizzy hair that becomes unmanagable during the day put some Got2B anti-frizz in your while while it is still wet. If your hair is severely dry use a leave in conditioner just before you go to bed, but make sure to wash it out in the morning.
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