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Dry hair looks dull and lifeless. This type of hair craves moisture,
and in
most instances requires a healthy dose of protein. Dry hair needs protection
in the form of emollients and lubricants, which will lay down the outside
cuticle layer of the hair and create shine. Humectants will attract and
retain moisture within this type of hair. Daily cleansing and conditioning
with moisturizing and emollient treatments will go a long way toward
alleviating a dry, tight scalp, while replenishing lost moisture and
proteins along the hair shaft. Moisturisers contain "humectants" that not
only replace lost moisture but actually attract moisture and retain it in
the cortex of the hair.
Therefore use moisturisers, which have "humectants" in it. Essential fatty
aids (EFA's) are great moisturizers. One of the best and most cost effective
essential fatty acids is safflower oil. The scalp produces the best EFA's
called sebum but sebum cannot reach upto the entire length of the hair if
the hair is long. Hence it is necessary that to treat dry hair you have to
use proper conditioners and moisturisers.
Treating your hair with natural moisturisers as follows:
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Take a few drops of safflower oil in your palms and carefully take your
hair (while dry) and apply the small amount of oil to the ENDS first and
work toward the scalp. By applying safflower oil your dry hair will have
the proper amount of humectants to attract and retain moisture.
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Leave this in your hair for atleast 2 hours before washing.
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Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (on ends only) every other
day. Rinse with water alone on off days.
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Avoid heat-styling (blow-drying, flat-ironing) as often as possible
because it damages your hair.
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When you're at the beach, spread some of the sunscreen you use on your
body through your hair so that it doesn't dry out and get crispy.
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