Whether you’ve colored your hair one too many times or spent too much time in the sun, the problem is usually the same: you've stripped all the moisture out of your hair, leaving it frayed and prone to breakage. [1]
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Expert Source
Patrick Evan
Professional Hair Stylist
Expert Interview. 17 January 2019.
It takes patience and the right hair care products to get your locks as soft and silky as you'd like, but that doesn't mean you're doomed to bad hair days for the foreseeable future.
Here are 14 effective ways to treat fried hair and restore its natural softness and shine.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow do you treat damaged hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.The most important thing is to prevent additional damage so you'll need to get regular trims and avoid heat styling or rough combing. Then treat hair with a combination of protein for strength and oils for moisture.
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QuestionCan coconut oil help repair damaged hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.Coconut oil both moisturizes and protects damaged hair, so it is definitely beneficial. However, you cannot truly repair hair damage.
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QuestionWhat does Olaplex do for the hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.Olaplex is a conditioner and an external binder. It strengthens the hair and adds shine. But, like all hair treatments, it requires consistent maintenance to work.
Tips
- Being healthy overall can actually help fried, damaged hair. Try to eat a well-balanced diet that contains plenty of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and vitamins A and C. [17] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School's Educational Site for the Public Go to sourceThanks
References
- ↑ Patrick Evan. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 17 January 2019.
- ↑ https://www.thehealthy.com/beauty/hair/sun-damaged-hair/
- ↑ https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/beauty/home-remedies-damaged-hair/
- ↑ https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/kinky-hair-type-4a/the-dos-and-donts-of-deep-conditioning
- ↑ https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/olaplex-hair-treatment-benefits-and-how-to-use
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4387693/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/tips-healthy-hair
- ↑ https://labmuffin.com/silicone-mythbusting-with-video/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/tips-healthy-hair
- ↑ Patrick Evan. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 17 January 2019.
- ↑ Patrick Evan. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 17 January 2019.
- ↑ Patrick Evan. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 17 January 2019.
- ↑ Patrick Evan. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 17 January 2019.
- ↑ https://www.thehealthy.com/beauty/hair/sun-damaged-hair/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/tips-healthy-hair
- ↑ https://hair.lovetoknow.com/How_to_Moisturize_Damaged_Hair
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/hair-loss-a-to-z
About This Article
To treat your fried hair, apply a hair mask once a week after you wash it to keep it moisturized. Look for a mask with ingredients that can help damaged hair, like jojoba oil, argan oil, and keratin. You can also apply the oils directly to your hair. Until your hair heals, only shampoo every 2-3 days to avoid stripping more moisture from it. As it’s only recommended to use a hair mask once a week, you can deep condition your hair the times you're not using a hair mask. Leave the conditioner in for 10 minutes, which will help to rehydrate it. If your hair is still damaged, you might want to consider getting a haircut to remove the damaged ends. For more tips from our Hair and Beauty co-author, including how to avoid frying your hair in the future, read on!