Dry hair: tips on how to identify and treat wires

Having dry hair is very common, as the wires are usually exposed to natural, chemical and mechanical agents. However, it is possible to recover the beauty of the wires and keep them beautiful and healthy. We talked to hairdresser Eva Motta, from the Evolution Hair salon, who gave guidance on how to prevent and treat the problem. Check the article!

Why is the hair dry?

According to the hairdresser, the hair can become dry due to several factors, such as natural agents (exposure to the sun, wind, pollution) and external and mechanical agents (chemical procedures, use of a hairdryer and flat iron without protection). “Hair is not like our skin, which regenerates itself, so it is necessary to maintain care. It is important to regularly replace essential amino acids, keratin, oil and water replacement in the hair.”

5 signs your hair is dry

1. Dry hair is often dull and has split ends;
2. The wires tangle very easily and need hydration;
3. The wires become more fragile and break easily;
4. The hair becomes excessively frizzy;
5. The wires take time to absorb water.

Pay attention to the signs: the sooner you notice them, the faster you can recover the wires and leave them soft and silky.

How to recover dry hair

Depending on how the strands are, it is not difficult to recover dry hair. With good treatments and great products, it is possible to restore them and keep them healthy. Follow the tips:

Keep a care routine

It is extremely important to moisturize your hair with a good hydration mask at least once a week. The product must be rich in nutrients, moisturizing actives, vegetable oils, glycerin and keratin. These components guarantee strength, resistance and elasticity to the hair fiber.

Use products with UV protection

As we mentioned, natural agents – especially sun exposure – make hair more susceptible to damage and, above all, can severely dry the hair. There are several products available, such as oils, creams and sprays, that have UV protection in their formula. They protect and even increase the shine of the wires.

Visit the salon regularly

It is essential to perform a simple haircut every 3 months, even using high quality products. This helps to remove split ends and eliminate the parts most affected by dryness. Remember that chemically treated hair needs to be cut every 2 months.

It is worth mentioning the need to sanitize the wires with a good shampoo before moisturizing. With this process, the wires better absorb the water and nutrients lost in the hair fiber.

Dry hair products

Discover the main products that will help you recover dry hair and bring your hair back to life. Check it out:

• Aloe Vera Cream: Aloe vera (aloe vera) is rich in vitamins, minerals, has moisturizing power and helps in the production of collagen. Cream treatment is simple: just wash your hair with the usual shampoo and apply the product from length to ends. Let it act for about 30 minutes and rinse normally.
• Vegetable oils: they are extracted from fruits or seeds that nourish the strands that carry vitamins to the hair. Usually, they are mixed with hydration masks, and some products already contain them in their composition. The most used are castor, coconut, avocado and argan oil.
• Hydration mask: the product has more concentrated actives and acts for much longer, even after washing the hair. There are several options on the market, but the most suitable are those that contain natural shea or Brazil nut butters. Use can be done twice a week.
• Leave-in with keratin and sunscreen: it’s a product that works like a leave-in cream, instantly hydrates the hair and doesn’t weigh down the hair. Keratin has the function of hydrating the hair and closing the hair cuticles. The leave-in should be applied from the length to the ends, never close to the scalp.
• Hydration ampoules: the ampoules are very practical, have an immediate moisturizing action and can be applied during the bath. They quickly penetrate the hair cuticles, sealing them and regenerating the wires. The result is softer and more resistant hair.

An important tip is to avoid washing your hair with hot water, as this habit can worsen the dryness of the wires.

Home remedies for dry hair

In the videos below, you will learn how to make potent homemade recipes that will help you recover your locks. Follow:

Moisturizing for dry and frizzy hair

For this homemade recipe, you will need three ingredients: your favorite hydration mask, coconut oil and saline solution. It’s very simple to do: watch the video!

Moisturizing for dry and brittle hair

This recipe, in addition to moisturizing and helping to recover brittle strands, is also suitable for chemically treated hair. See the step by step!

hydration with banana

In this video, you will learn how to make a powerful recipe for dry curly hair with a very popular ingredient: banana. Check out!

With these guidelines, it’s easier to take care of the highlights, isn’t it? Enjoy and check out more homemade hydration tips to include in your skincare routine!