How To Bring Damaged Hair Back To Life

Your regular shampoo and conditioner don’t seem to leave your hair looking lush, or your scalp feeling soothed and supple anymore. Here’s what you can do to get it all back in shape.

It’s a myth to think that all you need to do to care for your scalp and hair is to keep them clean. Everything you do – from what you eat to your lifestyle, the amount and quality of sleep you get, hormonal changes, environmental elements and stress levels – influences scalp and hair health.

GET THE BASICS RIGHT

You may have heard that you should care for your scalp as you do your face. The truth is, you need to treat your scalp better.

Here’s why: The nutrient-rich blood carried through the scalp helps with hair growth. The skin on the scalp is thicker than the skin on your face, and has more sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum, which protects hair but can also clog hair follicles.

So, straighten out your haircare routine. Wash your hair with room-temperature water – anything too hot will dry out the scalp; too cold and the follicles contract, reducing the effectiveness of cleansing.

Also, when massaging your scalp, use the pads of your fingers; nails can irritate and scratch it.

MAKE TIME TO SHAMPOO TWICE