3 Requirements For Damaged Hair

Well planned and tested damage control strategies are a must for hair that has been affected due to excessive heat styling, chemical use, and sun exposure. Although hair damage is more or less irreversible (making prevention that much more important), it is possible to mitigate further damage if you follow a proper African American hair care routine. 

Damaged hair calls for three tremendously important steps that you should stick to if you want to keep it looking healthy and soft.

The three requirements rule book 

Eliminate – This is the most obvious thing to be done while dealing with damaged hair. Eliminate from your hair care or hair management routine practices that are leading to damage in the first place. For example, stop weaving your hair tightly or getting extensions done if you notice a receding hairline. Look in your kitchen for effective natural cleansing agents if sulfate-ridden shampoos are making your hair dehydrated and extremely dry. When unsure about the cause of damage, seek professional guidance. 

Mend – Conditioning your hair is the most fundamental and consistent mending that damaged hair requires, sometimes on a daily basis. Deep conditioners, by moisturizing your hair, make it appear healthier while slowing working their magic on your mane in the long run. Make deep conditioners your best friend when dealing with brittle, heat damaged, or dry hair. Choose products that are rich in proteins and other nutrients that improve the strength and elasticity of your hair. Hot oil treatments, especially with coconut oil, are a must at least once a week along with a pre-shampoo routine. Meanwhile, stay away from direct heat and resist the temptation of applying chemicals on your hair. 

Restore – The most vital element that needs to be restored to your tresses is water. This is where moisturizers, different from conditioners, come into play. Moisturizers hydrate the hair from within and have reconstructive properties. Restoring water or moisture to the hair is critical in preventing it from getting damaged more than it already is. You must remember that dry and brittle hair will have the tendency to break and fall off. In addition to using good quality moisturizers with minimal or no chemicals at all, choose other hair care products like shampoos and conditioners that have a high water content. Do not ever forget to read the ingredients at the back of the bottle. It can tell you a lot about what the product can do for your hair without you having to try and test it. 

If your hair continues to get damaged or shows no improvement, it is best to seek professional advice and treatment.