In order to maintain beautiful hair color, newly grown hair always needs to be dyed in a timely manner, which easily leads to a cycle of hair dyeing. Each time you perm or dye your hair, it causes irreversible damage. It often causes dryness and split ends. So how should we care for dry and split hair?
Correct hair washing method
When hair becomes dry and split, many people rush to expensive hair salons for hair care, but after a while, the hair quality still doesn't improve. In fact, this may be due to incorrect hair washing methods.
1. Before washing your hair, comb it to avoid tangling after shampooing, which leads to more hair loss.
2. The water temperature for washing hair is best at around 40-50 degrees Celsius. Before using shampoo, rinse your hair with clean water to remove dust and sebum from your hair. This not only saves shampoo but also ensures that your hair is cleaner.
3. Don't forget to wash your scalp. Many people often overlook washing their scalp, especially those with long hair. The cleanliness of the scalp determines whether your hair is prone to oiliness.
4. When washing the scalp, use your fingertips instead of your nails. Scratching the scalp with nails can easily cause scratches and damage the hair follicles, leading to inflammation and itching.
5. Reduce the amount of conditioner from the scalp to the ends of the hair. When applying conditioner, only apply it to the hair and avoid applying it to the scalp. Conditioner can remove the natural sebum protection film on the scalp, leading to increased sebum secretion and excessive oiliness and dandruff. In addition, the hair at the top of the head lacks nutrients, so apply more conditioner to nourish it.
6. Rinse the conditioner thoroughly! Conditioners and hair masks can make the hair feel slippery and difficult to rinse off. However, if not rinsed thoroughly, especially if residues are left on the scalp, it can cause greasy buildup and dandruff.
Correct blow drying method
After washing your hair, use a towel to gently press and absorb some of the moisture, instead of vigorously rubbing your hair. When using a hairdryer, pay attention to two things: first, do not use a high temperature, as it can cause excessive water loss in the hair, making it dry. Second, do not blow the hair too closely, keep a distance of at least 20cm.
Another point to note is that after blow drying, it is best to dry your hair completely. If you don't have enough time or for other reasons, make sure to dry your scalp, while leaving a slightly damp feeling in the hair shaft and ends. The scalp, like your skin, has many pores that need to breathe. If the scalp is not properly dried, it can easily cause headaches or catch a cold.
Supplementing hair with nutrients
In addition to using conditioners, hair lotions, hair masks, etc. to supplement hair with nutrients, we can also eat foods that are beneficial for hair health in our daily diet.
1. Foods rich in protein: This type of food can provide nutrients to the hair and prevent split ends. Common examples include fish, eggs, lean meat, milk, and dairy products.
2. Foods rich in minerals: This type of food can make hair shiny and reduce split ends. Common examples include black rice, black beans, black sesame seeds, and black-boned chicken.
3. Foods rich in vitamins: This type of food can promote microcirculation in the scalp hair follicles and increase nutrient absorption, making the hair healthier. Fresh vegetables and fruits are common examples.
Regular hair masks
Dry and split hair, as well as a scalp lacking nutrients, can be improved by regularly using a hair mask to provide concentrated nutrition to the scalp.
Method: Mash avocados and mix them with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Apply the mixture to the hair, cover it with plastic wrap for half an hour, then rinse it off and let the hair air dry naturally.
Choosing the right hair color
How can we avoid highlighting hair problems when dyeing our hair? We can choose the right hair color to improve the appearance of our hair to some extent. For example, dark reddish brown hair can make the hair look shinier and visually improve dryness and split ends.
Hair care tips
People with dry and split hair can use some home remedies to help improve hair quality.
1. Washing hair with white vinegar: Add a small amount of white vinegar to warm water when washing your hair, then wash your hair as usual.
2. Olive oil conditioning: Drip 1-2 drops of fresh ginger juice in your palm while washing your hair, then massage your scalp with the mixture diluted with water and rinse it off with clean water. Then evenly apply olive oil to the hair, leave it for 3-5 minutes, rinse again, and then wash your hair as usual.
