Dry hair is hair that does not have enough moisture and oil to maintain its normal sheen and texture.
Dry hair may result from too much washing, harsh detergents, a dry environment, inadequate diet, or underlying conditions, such as those due to malnutrition.
Causes can be:
Excessive washing, harsh detergents or alcohols, excessive blow-drying
Environmental dryness
Malnutrition
How to take care of your dry hair?
Shampoo less frequently -- perhaps only once or twice a week
Add conditioners
Avoid blow drying and harsh styling products
DIY Method to care for your dry hair.
1. Placing 1 or 2 drops of safflower oil in your palms and rub them together. 2. There should only be enough to make your hands "shine" in the light. 3. Carefully take your hair (dry after wash) and apply a small amount of safflower oil to the hair ends first and work toward the scalp. 4. Leave this in your hair.
(1-2 drops of safflower oil on dry hair is so small, you won’t notice it is there.)
By doing the above as often as necessary, will ensure your dry hair will have the proper amount of humectants to attract and retain moisture. The key is a small amount will go a long way.
June 8, 2008 10:13:00 PM