Undoing the damage caused to the hair will take both time and effort. But it is definitely not a daunting task. While certain specific products do have the ability to repair the hair, in some rare cases very little can be done to the damaged hair. The only solution in such cases would be to wait for new hair to grow. Some of the solutions for damaged hair care include:
Try wearing a hat or scarf when going out in the sun.
You can also take Vitamin A, C and E for smooth, silky and healthy hair.
For tying up, hair larger bands are always better than smaller ones.
Remember that everything sharp and hard will harm the hair.
Do not bleach the hair very often as it strips the hair of its natural oils.
Do not rub the hair vigorously as excess friction can cause hair to break off.
Experts recommend the use of a drop of silicone serum to smooth down hair cuticle and add a bit of shine.
Daily intake of Biotin (Supplements) and folic acid pills strengthens hair and adds volume to it, thus the hair would be free from split ends and grow longer.
Deep conditioning treatment is the best solution for damaged hair. It can be done weekly under expert guidance.
A weekly head massage strengthens the roots and improves blood circulation. Doing it even for two to three minutes will stimulate the scalp and prove effective.
Allow hair to dry naturally. If at all hair dryer must be used, then turn it on at its lowest setting. Heat from dryers, curling tongs and other styling equipments are damaging to hair.
The sun's UV rays are harmful not only to the skin but also to the hair. Excessive exposure in the sun makes the hair dry. So use a leave-in conditioner or a protecting spray.
Always use a wide toothed comb and comb the hair gently. Do not comb hair when it is wet, as the hair is very weak. And do remember that back-combing is one of the causes of hair breakage.
Avoid daily washing of hair unless it is extremely necessary. Washing hair daily is recommended for those who lead an active outdoor or athletic life. As long as the hair stays reasonably clean and easy to manage, hair can be washed once in about 3 days. Daily washing strips the scalp of its essential oils. Use shampoos that are protein enriched and don't wash away the natural oils.
Keep hair hydrated with mild shampoo and rich conditioner. Use extra gentle shampoo for color treated hair. Use a conditioner that contains protein. Hair conditioner improves the colorant in dyed hair and imparts smoothness to the hair. Moisture and protein content in the conditioner protects the hair from harmful sun rays and harsh winds by forming a film on the hair shaft. Conditioner is very essential for dry, brittle and damaged hair. Rinse conditioner thoroughly as the residue can make hair dull and unmanageable.
Home Remedies for Growing Hair Faster:
Onion juice applied to the scalp regularly gets rid of bald spots and patches.
Minced or crushed garlic applied to the scalp on areas of thinning thrice a week and washing with cool water after drying.
Few drops of olive oil combined with an egg and a couple of teaspoons of honey, apply to your hair and washed with shampoo after 25 to 30 minutes.
Beat 2 egg yolks in a glass of hot water. Strain, soak hair and scalp. Keep on for an hour. Rinse off with luke warm water.
Put 130 gms each dried reetha, shikaki and amla into one litre water. Keep it for few hours and boil them. After cooling strain and use as a shampoo.
Mix together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons castor oil, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon glycerine. Beat constanly and massage on scalp. Wash your hair after 30 minutes.