Effective Hair Care Tips for Damaged Hair Repair
Maintaining healthy hair can be a challenge, especially after a holiday or excessive heat styling, but using the right shampoo and conditioner can help.
If your hair is lacking lustre and manageability, follow our expert advice and invest in our top-of-the-line products designed for damaged hair.
Here at HWS Beauty, we have carefully curated a selection of products that are ideal for repairing damage and reducing split ends.
Our top tips, based on scientific facts and domain expertise, will help you achieve healthier hair.
How can you tell if your hair is damaged?
It is important to periodically assess the state of your hair for any indications of damage. These signs can include split ends, flyways, dryness, brittleness, dullness, frizz, tangles, and excessive shedding.
In more severe cases, damage may also result in thinning or bald spots. Additionally, changes in hair texture or curl pattern may indicate damage.
Straight hair may become coarser, while curly or coily hair may lose definition, requiring special care to protect your hair. If you notice any of these signs, it may be necessary to adjust your haircare routine by following our tips below.
How to Repair Damaged Hair?
When it comes to hair damage, there are three main types you may encounter: heat damage, chemical damage, and mechanical damage.
Heat damage is often caused by the frequent use of heat styling tools, while chemical damage is a result of chemical treatments such as hair dye, relaxers, and bleaching, which can leave your hair dry.
Mechanical damage is the result of rough handling of the hair, such as excessive brushing or tight hairstyles like braids, which can make your hair more prone to breakage. These types of damage can be improved to enhance the appearance and texture of the hair.
Follow these steps to minimize damage and improve the overall quality of your hair.
1. Get Your Hair Trimmed Regularly
A haircut has the power to rejuvenate your tresses by eliminating split-ends and fostering nourish growth. For best results, rely on the expertise of a professional hair stylist to trim your locks and achieve a revitalized appearance.
2. Be Gentle
You can prevent further damage to your hair by being mindful when brushing. If you have fine, fragile or very damaged hair, brushing when the hair is wet can cause the hair to tear. In order to avoid this, follow this advice when brushing.
Gradually work upwards towards the root, delicately untangling knots and tangles. This technique reduces strain on the hair strands and lowers the chance of further damage, allowing you to protect your hair effectively. Consider using wide-toothed combs.
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3. Avoid Heat and Chemicals
Prevent hair damage by reducing heat and exposure to chemicals. Opt for styling methods that do not involve heat and minimize the use of chemical treatments, such as perms and dyes for a healthier appearance.
If you do decide to use heat on your hair, use a heat protectant spray to minimize damage.
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4. Opt For a Sulphate-Free Shampoo
In order to prevent further damage to the hair, consider using a sulphate-free shampoo. Sulphates can strip the hair of essential oils and further dry out already weakened hair.
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5. Look For These Ingredients
When purchasing haircare products, look for essential ingredients such as Shea, Argan, Macadamia, Proteins, Panthenol and Glycerol. These ingredients work together to effectively moisturize damaged hair, enhancing its elasticity and producing a lustrous shine.
6. Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase
Friction and tugging from brushing can cause hair breakage, but a sneaky culprit is your cotton pillowcase. As you move during the night, your hair can get snagged on the fabric, leading to damage.
Instead, try using a silk or satin pillowcase which is softer and less likely to snag your hair, resulting in fewer tangles and less frizz in the morning.
7. Wash your hair with lukewarm water
Keep your hair looking healthy and vibrant by turning down the water temperature when washing it. While hot showers may feel great on your skin, the intense heat can damage your hair by stripping away essential oils and fading hair colour. opt for lukewarm water to protect your strands.
The Best Haircare for Damaged Hair
Discover our selection of top products for reviving dry and damaged hair at HWS Beauty. You'll find everything you need for well-nourished, repaired hair, including leave-in conditioners and hair masks.
The haircare bundle contains five products that aim to fortify, nourish, and restore damaged hair. The set includes OLAPLEX’ s No.0 Bond Builder, No.3 Hair Perfector, No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, and the No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
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K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil 30ml
This hair oil is a professional-grade solution that effectively restores and protects hair health. Its formula, consisting of high-quality oils, nourishes, hydrates, and shields hair from harm. With its intense hydration, it also helps prevent split ends, leaving hair soft, smooth, and radiant.
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Nook Difference Hair Care Repair Filler Mask 300ml
The Nook Difference Hair Care Repair Filler Mask is a restructuring body mask specifically designed for fine, stressed, and over-treated hair.
This mask works to improve the structure of the hair shaft, prevent the formation of free radicals, and combat scalp dehydration. Its weightless formula softens hair, restoring volume, body, and shine.
Regular use of this mask also helps to reduce frizz, thanks to its antioxidant, protective, and nourishing properties. The 1000ml size is also available for purchase.
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Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo 266ml
Formulated for dry and damaged hair, Pureology's Strength Cure Shampoo gently and effectively repairs each strand from root to tip, utilizing the strengthening powers of Kravis and Astaxanthin.
This scientifically backed formula will leave your hair feeling healthier and more resilient while preserving the vibrancy of your colour. Ideal for damaged, colour-treated hair, and is proudly vegan.
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Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner 300ml
Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is designed to expertly repair and nourish damaged hair using a highly concentrated, all-in-one formula.
With a scientific and objective approach, this ultra-rich and luxurious conditioner offers maximum repair, intense care, and protection against colour loss.
The unique Acidic Bonding Concentrate line works by rebalancing the hair's natural acid levels and fortifying its keratin bonds, resulting in improved PH balance and strengthened hair.
Perfect for chemically treated hair, this moisturizing conditioner restores protein connections, minimizing breakage and leaving hair looking its best.
Discover the benefits of the Wella Professionals Fusion, Less Breakage Gift Set and its 3-step hair care routine. This scientifically formulated set is designed to reduce damage and breakage, promoting healthier and stronger hair.
Set includes Wella Intense Repair Shampoo 250ml, Wella Intense Repair Conditioner 200ml, and Wella Intense Repair Mask 75ml.
Choose from a variety of hair care items at HWS Beauty and reap the benefits of rejuvenated and nourished hair. By using our top tips and purchasing our products specifically formulated for dry and damaged hair, you can combat split-ends, frizz and breakage and look and feel your best.
