Dry Hair

Accordingto the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institues of Health, dry hair is defined as hair that does not have enough moisture and oil to maintain its natural sheen and texture. but we already know what dry hair is don't we? Many of us live with it everyday. The question is how do we treat it? As with solving any other problem we first need to find out the cause(s) of it. There are quite a number of factors that contribute to dry hair. Improper nutrition plays a big role. It is also largely caused by over shampooing, lack of proper conditioning, permanents ( colors, relaxers,perms ect.) ,constant blow drying and thermal styling( flat iron, curling iron). Now that we know the causes , here are some solutions.

- shampoo less. Too much shampooing strips the hair of its natural oils. Also try using mild shampoos or those labeled specifically for dry hair.

- deep condition regularly. A good conditioner replaces some of the hair's moisture and smoothes the cuticle layer of the hair allowing it to regain some of its lustre. I reccomend adding natural oils to the conditioner and leaving it in the hair for at least 30 minutes. Aveda's Beautifying Oil is an excellent choice.

-Minimize heat styling as much as possible. Opt for a traditional rollerset instead of a blow dry. When you do blow dry be sure to use a blow drying aid to protect the ends from excessive heat. The same goes for when you are flat ironing or using a curling iron.

-Last but not least, trim ends regularly( every 6-8 weeks) . Dry hair splits and if split ends are not taken care of in a timely manner the breakeage works its way up the hair shaft until you have a full head of damaged hair.

If your hair doesn't respond to any of the above remedies consider seeing a dermatologist to rule out something internal such as an underactive throid or parathyroid.

Learn to Love Your Hair

Just as the grass always seems greener on the other side, the hair always seem to look better on the other head. Instead of looking at others and wishing you had their hair, take a look at your own and learn what it will take to make it look its best. The right cut combined with the styling know-how can help you to fall in love with your hair once again, or for the first time.

Hair we go!

There is no arguing that a woman's hair plays a major role in her over all appearance. You can be wearing the most gorgeous outfit but if your mane is not properly tamed then you might as well be wearing a bunch of rags.
The first step to beautiful hair is to work on the health of your hair. Mistreated hair ( hair that is constantly being dyed and fried) might start off looking good but in due time all that mistreatment will come to a head.
So how do we keep the hair healthy? Moisiture moisture moisture! chemical processing, thermal styling, too much shampooing and regular everyday wear and tear takes its toll on hair. When hair lacks mositure it looses its elasticity, becomes limp and dry and is very susceptible to breakage. To avoid this try to stay away from harsh chemical processing ( bleaching, perms,relaxers). If that is not an option then be sure to create and maintain a strict haircare regimen. Weekly deep conditioning and protein treatments combining mositurizing conditioners and natural oils is must. Regular trims( every 2 to 3 months) ensures that any split ends are taken care of so hair can grow strong and healthy.