1. Lay off the chemicals
Even the strongest hair can’t withstand a full-on
assault of peroxide and straightening solution. Talk to your stylist or
colorist about how to give it a rest for at least 3 months (it may require a
different cut or daily routine to camouflage roots or unwanted waves).
2. Shampoo gently
Hair that’s weak or damaged needs a moisturizing
shampoo. Wash as infrequently as possible, and unless hair is filthy, there’s
no need to scrub hard – just rub shampoo into the scalp, and let the runoff clean
the ends.
3. Don’t stint on conditioner
Those weekly deep treatments some consider a luxury
are now a necessity to you. Consider slathering them on every other day before
you shampoo (to fill in cracks), then following the wash with a regular rinse-out
formula.
4. Protect yourself
If you can’t lay off the blow-dryer completely, at
least minimize further damage. Coat strands with a protective styling product,
wait until hair is mostly dry (so you spend less time under the nozzle), use
the warm setting instead of ho, keep the dryer 6 inches from the head, and
don’t point it on one area for too long.. If you insist on flat ironing, coat
hair first with a leave-in conditioner or silicone-based product.
5. Stay out of the sun
UV rays dry out hair and ruin its color. Before going
out-side, douse your hair with leave-in sunscreen treatment – or better yet,
wear a hat.
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