Greasy hair can be a major hair concern, but dry hair is not too far behind on the list of dreaded hair problems! Dry hair is prone to breakage, dullness and split ends, so here are our tried-and-tested care tips to keep it healthy, properly hydrated and moisturized.
What causes dry hair?
Dry hair is more fragile and highly porous, therefore demanding more hydration and deep nourishing. While genetic factors can definitely contribute to making hair dry, it can be accentuated by a number of external factors such as exposure to the sun, dust, wind, or the friction generated by wearing hats, caps and scarves. Paying careful attention to your hair care and your brushing routine can keep these problems at bay.
Care tips to repair dry hair
Many natural remedies work to keep your hair healthy, and some of our favorites tend to be age-old techniques passed down from our grandmothers – like hair oil baths! Vegetable oils are the perfect choice to nourish dry hair, because they are known to improve the quality of the hair shaft. Olive oil, argan oil, almond oil, coconut oil and avocado oil are among the most sold hair products in stores. But if you ask us, castor oil is the star product that can give your hair a deep boost of nourishment while helping to promote hair growth. However, if your hair tends to get greasy quickly, it’s best to opt for walnut or jojoba oil, which are loaded with fatty acids and help to restore your hair quality.
Another tip we love is applying shea butter from the tips to the roots of the hair, making sure to stay away from the scalp. This not only helps give dry hair that much-needed moisture, but it also adds shine to dull hair. Hair masks can be great additions too: aloe vera masks offer gentle, soothing hydration, while a mask made with egg yolks and olive oil can provide incomparable shine.
Last, but not the least, we must not forget the most basic and cheapest method of all, which is simply to wash your hair less frequently. A dry scalp produces less sebum, which means that you don’t need to wash your hair too often. In fact, doing so may actually be drying out your hair further! Spacing out your shampoo days can help the natural sebum production of your scalp and prevent it from drying out. You could even try a sebum cure over a longer term.
Brushing to condition: a natural way to keep dry hair nourished
By now it should be clear that dry hair needs hydration, but it is also often synonymous with a dry scalp that produces too little sebum. Brushing your hair daily can be the solution to this persistent problem. Using a hairbrush gently massages and stimulates the scalp, helping to encourage oil production. This also helps to move the sebum generated in the scalp from the roots of your hair down to the tips. Even if you naturally produce less sebum, distributing it through your hair can help hydrate each strand and self-regulate moisture, resulting in healthier-looking hair with enhanced shine. But don’t forget that it’s best to pick the right tools for the right job, and when it comes to keeping your hair beautiful, our amazing Altesse Studio hairbrushes are the top choice for a reason!