10 ways to repair, treat and care for damaged hair
Today, your hair can be manipulated into different shapes. You can braid them, make a bun, or have your hairdresser dye your hair pink. One day of lovely wavy curls, the next day, silky smooth hair. And then the weekend arrives, so why not try a balayage? Nowadays, hair is becoming a real means of expression. But beware ! Excessive styling, repeated colors or products that are too aggressive can damage, weaken and break your hair. To prevent this from happening, or to repair your hair if it is already damaged, follow the advice of Phytema professionals.
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Lower the temperature of your accessories
Thank you to the creators of the curling irons, straightening irons and hair dryers. These are great accessories that transform your ordinary or unruly hair into perfect curls or a voluminous and glowing hairstyle. But with all of these treatments, your hair suffers damage from heat and dryness.
One of the biggest mistakes, according to the pros at Phytema, is setting your styling accessories to too high a temperature. Unless you have very thick hair, you will get the desired result by setting the temperature of your tools to half heat. And avoid hot styling when possible.
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Handle wet hair with care
Any hair is most vulnerable when it is wet. And the potential for damage really accelerates if your wet hair is thin, curly, or brittle. So, handle them with care. Never attempt to pull a brush through wet hair, unless it is a brush specifically designed for the task.
Most pros recommend using a wide tooth comb to detangle your hair. When you get out of the shower, avoid vigorous drying. Instead, blot your hair with a towel, or better yet, with a microfiber cloth. This helps prevent friction that can stress vulnerable hair. Do not secure your hair with an elastic band when it is wet, it can cause breakage.
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Take care of your hair with a rich, restorative conditioner.
Organic and natural conditioners will help your hair to recondition itself. They contain high concentrations of repairing and moisturizing ingredients, such as vitamins, oils and active ingredients of natural origin. They are also thicker than regular shampoos, so they can be applied to damp hair. This allows time for the product to penetrate deeper and fill in the pores and nicks that develop on the surface of damaged hair. Conditioners continue to work even after rinsing them off.
Find a conditioner that works for your hair type – for example, an organic and natural conditioner for unruly hair. Use your conditioner twice a week or more, faithfully. And don’t be in a rush – the longer you leave it on, the more effective it will be.
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Go without rinsing
Leave-in hair treatments like oils or serums are like bodyguards for your hair. They protect and nourish your hair in depth to protect it against daily aggressions. Like most hair products, leave-in products can be tailored to your hair type.
For example, a brightly colored leave-in product will provide UV protection to prevent fading. A leave-in shampoo for frizzy and unruly hair hydrates and leaves your hair smoother and easier to comb. For best results, apply leave-in products to wet hair, without soaking, and comb through with a wide-toothed comb for even distribution.
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Go for professional treatments
Sometimes DIY isn’t enough to repair extremely damaged hair, and now is a good time to change your ways. Phytema hair treatments contain a high concentration of active ingredients. They target all types of hair damage, from roots to tips. After regular use of our organic and natural shampoos, you will feel a real difference, your hair will be stronger, naturally.
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Keep your color
One of the reasons damage occurs when you dye or lighten your hair has to do with the chemical process of the products used for this purpose. In order for hair color or lighteners to work properly, they need to loosen the structural bonds of your hair.
Once the hair bonds are compromised, your hair is more likely to break, dry out, and be damaged. Avoid changing the color of your hair too much, your natural color is the most suitable and if you are afraid of gray hair, try our Positiv’Hair depigmenting product.
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Cut your split ends
Have you ever pulled a thread sticking out of your woolen sweater? and how does this little tear gradually undo a large part of your clothing? This is what can happen when the ends of your hair split open. The hair will start to loosen from the bottom up, resulting in mess, breakage and frizz.
To prevent split ends, keep your hair supple and strong by using fortifying organic and natural shampoos, conditioners and leave-in creams. To prevent split ends from getting out of hand, visit your hairdresser regularly to trim your ends. You don’t have to take off a lot of length – your hairstylist can simply “dust” the ends to keep your hair healthy, strong, and break free.
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Swim and sunbathe carefully
Swimming is good for your body, but not so good for your hair. Salt water, chlorine and other chemicals found in swimming pools can weaken and damage your hair, not to mention the detrimental effects they have on their color! If you are a swimmer, always wear a swimming cap to protect your hair.
If you go to the beach, protect your hair from too much sun exposure with a hat, as UV rays and heat dries out and discolors your hair. After swimming or sun exposure, rinse and protect your hair with gentle, moisturizing products.
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Don’t let your hair dry out
As dry skin eventually crackles and dulls, so does your scalp and that’s why you shouldn’t neglect hydration. Dry hair is the number one cause of damage and breakage. If your hair does not have a good level of hydration, it becomes brittle and fragile, just like your skin. If you tend to have dry hair, go for a full moisturizer with organic and natural shampoo for dry hair and conditioner.
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Choose your shampoo well
Choose a shampoo for your hair type, sulfate free and with ingredients of organic and natural origin. Shampoos that contain naturally occurring ingredients will help repair your damaged hair deeply, until the healthy nature of your hair takes over.
Try to avoid shampooing too often. If your hair and scalp look dirty after a day without a water shampoo, try a dry shampoo on the second or third day. Finally, wash your hair with lukewarm water, and finish the shampoo with a little cool water. Cold or cool water can help damaged hair by closing the hair cuticle and helping the hair shaft to stay flat, resulting in shinier, smoother hair.
