Ways To Deal With Dry Hair

Winter is the season for dry hair and it can be overwhelming to understand how to deal with dryness. Signs of dryness in the hair are static, frizz, split ends and oily scalp. Let’s go through what may be causing these and how to fix them.

Static is the number one indicator that you may be experiencing dry hair. This is caused from a lack of moisture to the cuticle and a simple fix is using leave in conditioner. It nourishes and heals each strand from the inside out, strengthens weak hair, repairs damage, reduces friction, improves elasticity, infuses moisture, boosts shine, and makes your hair easier to comb and style. Make sure to use a leave in conditioner specific to dry hair such as the Oi All In One Milk as It’s the perfect start on your journey to hydrated hair.

Frizz happens when hair lacks hydration and has a rough cuticle; together this results in individual strands absorbing excess moisture to counteract the dryness and then swelling. In order to fix this issue, use products that consist of fatty acids. Silicones can be heavy, so using fatty acids like olive extract can help smooth the cuticle and avoid having the hair absorb excess moisture. My favourite for winter is the Love Smoothing Quick Mask, give it a try and tell me what you think!

Split ends happen when the ends of your hair become dry, brittle, and frayed. Hair care techniques such as blow drying, straightening, and curling may cause split ends. The best way to combat split ends is with an Iron Guard like the Melu Hair Shield, before using any hot tools.

Causes of excess scalp oil production can be as simple as over washing the hair or maybe even the type of hair you have. Washing your hair too often can dry out the scalp and send signals to your scalp that more sebum needs to be produced to keep hair clean. Start by trying to extend the time between washes, if this still doesn’t help, try using an oily scalp treatment such as Davines Rebalancing Treatment to help control the amount of sebum being produced.

Incorporate these simple steps into your daily routine and see your hair go from dry, dull and frizzy to hydrated, shiny and smooth in a matter of weeks!

xx Keri