Dry hair vs. damaged hair: know the difference
Is your hair feeling a bit off lately? It can be tricky to figure out whether your hair is dry, damaged or both. Knowing the difference is the first step to giving your hair the TLC it deserves.
Dry Hair:
Dry hair is all about moisture - or the lack of it. When your hair is dry, it’s missing the hydration it needs to stay soft and smooth. This can happen for a lot of reasons, like over-washing, using harsh shampoos, or just too much sun and cold weather. You might notice your hair feels rough, looks dull, and gets frizzy.
How to Help:
Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner: Swap your regular shampoo for a moisturizing one. ➡️ Bio-Cleansing Conditioner
Deep Conditioning: Treat your hair to an intensive moisture boost. ➡️ Hydrating Masque
Heat Protection: Cut back on heat styling, and always use a heat protector to keep your hair from losing more moisture. ➡️ Untangle Leave-In Conditioner
Damaged Hair:
Damaged hair is different, it’s more about your hair structure getting compromised. This happens when the hair’s cuticle, the protective outer layer, gets damaged. Things like excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, or rough handling can all lead to this. Damaged hair is weaker, more prone to breakage, and often comes with visible split ends.
How to Repair:
Regular Trims: Keep those split ends in check with regular trims to stop them from creeping up the hair shaft.
Protein Treatments: Strengthen your hair’s structure with a protein-rich treatment. It helps rebuild and fortify damaged strands.➡️ Hydrating Hair Masque
Gentle Handling: Be kind to your hair. Use a wide-tooth comb to detangle, skip the rough towel drying, and apply a leave-in conditioner for extra care and protection ➡️ Comb
The Bottom Line:
Dry hair needs moisture, while damaged hair craves strengthening and repair. By understanding what your hair is telling you, you can choose the right products and routines to bring back to life. With a little patience and the right approach, your hair will bounce back to its natural, healthy self in no time.