Hair is not only an important part of our appearance, but also an indicator of our overall health. Each of us dreams of beautiful, shiny and healthy locks, but many factors, from improper care to environmental exposure, can have a negative impact on their condition. Hair damage is becoming a common problem. Nevertheless, there are reliable methods to prevent such conditions and restore damaged strands. But to understand them in more detail, it is important to first determine the types of hair damage. Let's tell you in more detail what damages hair and how to return strands to shine, grooming and health.
Causes of hair damage
There are many explanations for why hair damage occurs. Among the most common causes of damage to the strands:
- improper care, in particular insufficient moisturizing, use of aggressive shampoo, washing with too hot water, refusal to use conditioner, etc.;
- aggressive impact (mechanical, thermal, chemical);
- exposure to environmental factors such as sun, wind, polluted air, etc..;
- improper nutrition or unhealthy lifestyle (including bad habits, stress, insufficient sleep);
- hormonal changes, including pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, as well as diseases of the endocrine system;
- genetic factors.
The variety of exogenous (external) and endogenous (internal) factors that can cause hair damage is very high. But most often such a problem occurs with improper care.
Types of hair damage
Depending on the factors that provoked damage, experts distinguish:
- Mechanical damage. They can be provoked by improper combing, too tight hairstyles, as well as rubbing against the collar of clothes. This leads to brittleness, split ends and a general weakening of the hair structure.
- Chemical damage. It is provoked by frequent coloring, permanent perms and the use of other aggressive chemical products. Among the possible manifestations - dryness, brittleness, porosity, loss of natural moisture.
- Thermal damage. They are caused by high temperatures from irons, hair dryers and other thermal devices. Thermal damage affects the structure of the hair, which is manifested by increased brittleness of strands and severe dryness.
Rules of care for damaged hair
To improve the condition of damaged strands, it is important to be sure to follow the correct basic care:
- Use a mild shampoo. In the composition of such a product should not be aggressive components, in particular sulfates.
- Wash the head with warm, comfortable water, distributing shampoo only on the root part of the hair - when rinsing, soapy water will in any case wash the strands.
- Use a conditioner or balm after each hair wash. Also once or twice a week you should apply masks.
- Rinse the strands with cool water. Thanks to this, the hair cuticle returns to its original state and the strands become less porous.
- Use thermal protection in case of using a hair dryer and other styling devices. Such a product will help to reduce the risk of repeated damage and will help to restore the hair. There is no need to consider whether a hair dryer or a flat iron is more damaging to the hair - without adequate thermal protection, both devices can severely damage the strands.
- Refuse to comb wet hair. It can only exacerbate the problem of strand damage.
In addition, hair health experts - qualified trichologists - recommend paying close attention to a proper balanced diet, avoid bad habits and stress. To keep strands moisturized between washing procedures, it is worth applying a moisturizing spray on a regular basis. For dry hair, it can be simply indispensable. A professional oil will help to saturate your locks with nutrients.
How to repair damaged hair?
Repairing damaged hair is a long process, and finding the most effective ways to repair the damage can be helped by an experienced trichologist. This is a doctor who specializes in hair and scalp treatment. In particular, treatment of damaged hair may include:
- The use of special products for hair restoration. These are SOS cosmetics that can be used at home. It helps to saturate damaged hair with moisture and nutrients, improve the condition of strands in general, protect them from the aggressive effects of environmental factors, accelerate growth and improve overall appearance.
- Carrying out specialized cosmetological procedures, for example, hair Botox or cold keratin restoration. Such methods help to affect the hair cortex - its inner part after aggressive influences, strengthen it with protein (protein) and saturate it with nutrients. With the right professional approach, such procedures will provide restoration of very damaged hair. But it is better to carry them out under the control of an experienced specialist.
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