Treatments for Dry, Frizzy Hair
Dry, frizzy hair is a problem for many people. There are many reasons for dry hair. Not taking proper care of your hair, using the wrong shampoos, overprocessing your hair and not eating a healthy diet are some causes. Medications and illnesses can also contribute to dry hair. The hair is lubricated by the sebaceous glands on the scalp. If not enough sebum is produced, the scalp and hair are dry. Frizzy hair can come from static electricity created by using hair appliances. There are a few methods that can treat dry, frizzy hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Using Shampoos and Conditioners for Dry Hair
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There are three main hair types--dry, oily and normal--and each type has it own shampoos and conditioners. To treat dry hair, it is preferable to use products formulated for dry hair. These hair care products usually contain moisturizers, emollients and essential oil to lubricate the hair while also cleansing and conditioning it. Not using the right shampoo or washing too often can strip the oil from the hair and scalp. After shampooing the hair, always use a conditioner for dry hair. This product will help to manage hair and leave a film of conditioner on the hair. Another culprit of dry hair is hot water. Rinsing the shampoo or conditioner out with hot water only dries the hair more. If you have dry hair, it is best to rinse using lukewarm water.
Messaging the Scalp
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Massaging the scalp stimulates the sebaceous glands so more sebum or oil is secreted. A daily scalp massage will add more natural oils to the scalp, which will drift down to the hair shaft and moisturizer it. Massaging also increases blood supply and brings nutrients to the scalp and hair. You can massage the hair with your fingers. Place the hands outstretched on the head and move fingers in circular motions. You can also massage the scalp by brushing the hair every day. But use a soft bristle brush so as not to break off the fragile dry hair.
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Applying Moisturizers
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A good way to keep hair lubricated is to add a small amount of olive oil or coconut oil to the hair. You only need a small amount, so the hair doesn't become greasy. You can also add a small amount of essential oil to the hair. Rosemary, nettle and basil oils are all good herbs for the hair. There are also commercial hair moisturizers on the market. There are also products especially made to protect the hair from heat. Use these lotions and creams on the hair before you blow dry or use other electric hair appliances. There devices are even more damaging to the hair than hot water because of the high temperature they can reach. If you have dry hair, it is best to use hair appliances as little as possible.
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