Have you noticed your hair becoming unhealthy and dry? Are the strands not getting enough moisture? Moisture is, indeed, a critical component in keeping your hair healthy and strong. But dry hair is such a common dilemma that a lot of women find it elusive. After all, there are several factors that contribute to loss of moisture in hair.
Determining the cause behind loss of moisture is the first step towards providing remedy to the problem. Here are some of them and tricks on how to combat the problem before it gets worse:
Lack of Hydration
This is an obvious one. Water plays a vital role in maintaining hair health because it is responsible for transporting vitamins and minerals towards the root of your hair, which is later on transported to your strands. Without proper hydration, the hair cells are also unable to generate new cells that facilitate hair growth. Drinking the recommended 8 to 10 glasses of water daily must be observed to preserve moisture in your locks.
Damaged Cuticles
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Bad hair care habits such as excessive manipulation or too much shampoo can damage the cuticles over time. The cuticles play an important role in locking in hair moisture because they serve as a sealing element. When the cuticles are damaged, natural moisture tends to evaporate quicker.
Protein treatments are recommended in this case to restore the condition of your cuticles as well as assist in the process of retaining moisture within your hair.
Exposure to Intense Heat
The use of blow dryer can speed up evaporation of moisture from your hair cuticles. However, excess blow drying at high heat settings can lead to dryness and brittle hair that is prone to breakage.
Porous Hair
This type of hair can be very difficult when it comes to maintaining moisture. Even though it can suck up moisture quickly, it can also lose that just as rapidly. Speak with your hair stylist about the right product to use on your hair to address this issue.
Insufficient Hair Oils
Oils introduce several vitamins and nutrients into the hair that not only adds and retains moisture but also keep it looking healthy. The use of hair treatment products that contain mineral oil and shea oil are highly recommended for those having problems with moisture retention.
The truth is, there is no long-term solution to preserving hair moisture. It is therefore important that you incorporate a moisturising treatment into your daily hair care routine to fend off dryness. When the hot weather days come around, be sure to follow the moisturising tips above to keep your hair shiny and healthy!
Do you have other tips to preserve hair moisture?
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