How to Treat Hair Dryness and Breakage

Dry, fragile strands that flake and break off make it even harder to have a good hair day (not to mention that life is already pretty hard as it is). Too many bad hair habits can lead to a chain of bad hair days. 

Dry hair does not soak up or retain sufficient moisture to maintain its texture and brightness, so it may look brittle and boring.  However, you can do many tricks to keep your hair smooth and silky. 

You can use damage-control tricks to make it look healthier, even if you’ve already have split ends and breaks. Learn more about what you can do about hair dryness and breakage here.

Use Olive Oil

In haircare, this popular cooking oil is also pretty common. It has been shown that oils help to moisten the hair and soften the cuticles. In particular, olive oil has been said to help smoothen the hair and regenerate moisture that is much needed. 

It’s also convenient and fairly cheap to work with. Just make sure to wait a few days before you do the olive oil treatment after coloring.

Handle Wet Hair with Care

When it’s wet, your hair is at its most delicate, and whether your wet hair is straight, curly, or brittle, the level of damage really increases. So treat it with care. Unless it’s a brush specially made for the task, never attempt to pull a brush through your wet hair.

Many experts suggest using a wide-tooth comb to untangle. And avoid intense rubbing as you get out of the tub. Instead, use a fluffy towel to lightly wipe your hair, or better yet, a microfiber cloth or cotton t-shirt. 

Doing this removes the friction that can bring tension on hair that is fragile. When it is wet, don’t secure your hair with an elastic band either, as this can cause breakage.

Apply a Coconut Oil Mask

When applied to your hair, coconut oil has a refreshing and moisturizing effect. Through boiling curry leaves with coconut oil for 2–3 minutes and allowing it to rest in a cool spot for several days, people can make a basic hair mask. 

With your fingertips, gently rub it into your hair and scalp once the mixture has cooled, then cover it with a warm towel. Prior to being rinsed, it should then be left on for a couple of minutes.

Limit Heat Styling

Restrict heat styling maybe once a week, and when using flat irons, blow dryers, and curling irons, use the lowest level. Use a dry shampoo to buy additional time between thermal styling. 

Put a thermal-protection spray or serum on your hair after applying styling products like gel or mousse and before using heat. They function like a shield that offers resistance to heat.

Use a Banana Mask

Bananas have a high potassium and moisture content, making them ideal for dry hair treatment. Bananas can reduce split ends, smoothen the hair, and improve elasticity because of their beneficial properties. 

Mash one banana and spread it thoroughly over the hair, from roots to ends, to reap the benefits of this fruit. Keep it on and rinse with lukewarm water after an hour.

Cut Your Split Ends

Have you ever snagged a piece of fine fabric just to watch a small snag progressively unravel a big portion of your clothing? When the ends of your hair are split, that is what can arise.

From the bottom up, the hair will start unraveling, resulting in a dull, damaged, stringy mess. 

Keep your hair plump and good with replenishing shampoos, conditioners, and leave-on creams to avoid split ends in the first place.

Visit your hairstylist for proper trims to keep split ends from spiraling out of hand. Your stylist can merely “dust” the ends to maintain your strong, healthy, and un-frayed hair, so you wouldn’t have to risk losing much length at all.

Conclusion

One of the precursors to damage and breakage is dry hair. A range of reasons, such as dry weather, low humidity, and too much heat, are also causing it.

Dye, bleach, and styling tools may also do a lot on your hair when used inappropriately. Your dry, broken hair will be moisturized by using the inexpensive tricks above, leaving you with wonderful, healthy hair.