Dry hair is recognizable by its rough texture, straw-like feel, split ends, or dull color. Its damaged state can be explained by many factors: the use of unsuitable products, overuse of heat styling tools, hair coloring, a lack of sebum, or environmental factors (sun, wind, cold, etc.).
For hair to be shiny and supple, it needs its dose of keratin . This protein, which makes up 95% of hair, hydrates it and protects it from external aggressors. However, if it is not sufficiently nourished, the hair fiber becomes dehydrated and eventually breaks.
Fortunately, solutions exist to repair dry and damaged hair. Here are a few tips to incorporate into your beauty routine to transform it into healthy hair:
Avoid chemical hair dyes
Repeated chemical coloring damages the scalp and hair lengths. It contains harsh ingredients that weaken and damage the hair fiber, making hair rougher and more brittle.
If your hair is naturally dry and/or brittle, frequent coloring can accentuate this. It's therefore advisable to space out or completely avoid coloring your hair.
To cover grey hair, there are hair dyes with natural components that are less aggressive and more respectful of the hair.
Ban heating appliances
All heated appliances such as hair dryers, straighteners or curling irons damage hair.
Especially when hair is naturally dry , using one of these devices can worsen the condition. The high heat (often around 180°C) damages the hair fiber.
It is therefore strongly recommended to let your hair air dry, and to blow-dry or straighten it only very rarely.
Before using a hair straightener, it is advisable to apply a heat protectant treatment which, under the effect of heat, releases protective active ingredients and gives a shiny appearance to the hair.
Space out your shampoos as much as possible.
In the long run, washing your hair too frequently weakens the scalp and hair fiber. Hair tends to become drier and more susceptible to damage.
Ideally, it is recommended to wash your hair a maximum of twice a week to preserve the quality of the hair and prevent breakage.
When hair is oily, the trick is to use dry shampoo or put it in a bun.
Another important point: when rinsing your hair, you should use cold (or lukewarm) water to avoid damaging the hair fiber. By opening the hair cuticles, hot water makes hair porous (meaning it absorbs water and swells, but doesn't retain moisture well), leading to drier, even brittle, hair.
Choosing the right hair products
Hair products (shampoo, conditioner, mask, lotion, treatment, etc.) play a crucial role in hair health. If they are not of good quality or are not suitable for naturally dry hair, the hair will remain damaged and become brittle.
It's best to choose products with the most natural formulas possible, suitable for dry hair, and free of harmful ingredients like silicones and sulfates. Silicones give the illusion of smoother, shinier hair, but in the long run, they suffocate the hair.
Furthermore, choosing the right hairbrush is essential. A poor-quality brush or one with stiff bristles can weaken the hair fiber and cause breakage. Brushes with natural bristles, or wide-tooth combs for curly hair, are gentler on the hair.
Performing treatments with vegetable oils
Pure, natural vegetable oils are the best friends of healthy hair. Indeed, castor oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, argan oil, and jojoba oil all possess numerous properties to strengthen, nourish, and moisturize hair.
When applied as a treatment, these oils relax the hair fiber and repair it when it is damaged.
To fully benefit from the oils, you should perform an oil treatment once a week, applying it to your entire hair (scalp, lengths, and ends). Leave it on for 30 minutes, or even several hours to maximize the effects.
However, be careful, it is important to rinse your oil bath well, by shampooing twice, to remove all residues that may weigh down and make the hair greasy.
An oil bath can replace conditioner and hair mask; it is a true deep conditioning treatment.
Trim your ends regularly
Trimming your ends regularly, especially when you have dry and/or damaged hair with split ends, is an essential step to preserve healthy hair and restore its strength.
To maintain beautiful lengths and avoid split ends , the ideal is to visit the hairdresser every three to four months.
Taking beauty supplements
Alongside a balanced diet, which is essential for maintaining healthy hair, supplementation is an effective solution for strengthening hair and promoting healthy growth.
There are a multitude of nutrient-rich dietary supplements specifically designed to give you dream hair, but also to care for your nails and enhance your skin .
THE Délicure products are sugar-free, 100% vegan, and made in France with natural flavors. Their formula , rich in vitamins (B6, B8, B9, B12, and E) and trace elements (zinc and selenium), is ideal for deeply nourishing dry, damaged, or brittle hair. They also contain blueberry, which stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, thus promoting faster hair growth.
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