It may look stunning when styled and coloured, but what’s really lurking underneath the exterior of your trendy hairstyle? If you have succumbed to the sleek and straight hairstyles as of late, the likeliness of your hairs health suffering is high. Heat from straighteners and blow-dryers as well as dying and colour toning your hair, frequently leads to dry, brittle and damaged hair.
Now, the likeliness of stopping these treatments and styles in order to have perfectly healthy, natural hair is in reality, not going to happen! Don’t despair too much however, as there are also steps you can take to remedy this and heal your hair too.
Of course, the best way to treat damaged hair is to get advice from a salon professional, but if you can’t get an appointment soon, or you simply don’t have the time to make it into the chair today, try some at-home remedies that can hold you over. Here are four tips that will help you back away from the straightener, put down the colour bottle, and solve your own hair care emergency.
1. Splurge on a quality conditioner. After washing all the oils and dirt out of your hair from the past couple of days since your previous wash, it’s important to restore moisture to keep your hair strands soft and supple. Search for a treatment that’s made specifically for damaged hair, such as John Frieda Full Repair Deep Conditioner, and use it at least once a week. Using this kind of product in a hot shower will provide enough heat to gently activate its ingredients so that they penetrate each strand.
2. “Co-wash” in between washes. Co-washing involves washing your hair with only conditioner. While some women may shudder at the thought of not using shampoo when they wash their hair, what they don’t know is that many shampoos contain ingredients that can be even more drying. To maintain hygiene and hair strength, try to extend the time between washes for one or two days by co-washing in between. When you do wash, use gentle products that can aid in your hair’s full repair and give it a soft, silky feel while helping to remove product build-up.
3. Go natural. One of the best things that you can do for your hair is do nothing at all. If you’re contending with dry tresses, going naturally wavy or curly for a few days can give your hair a much needed break from the damaging effects of the blow dryer and the curling iron. And if you feel your hair is just too unruly to go natural, try out some new “protective” styles, such as a chic French braid or a chignon to keep your curls in check.
4. Trim often. In order to prevent breakage in the future, you should become regular friends with your stylist. One of the simple services that you should get done every two to three months is a little trim of the ends to keep your hair in great shape. This will help prevent split ends, and it also gives your stylist a chance to see the condition of your hair and recommend treatments before it becomes too late.

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