De winterdagen zijn aangebroken. Het wordt koud buiten en binnen is het heerlijk warm. Een van de grootste oorzaken van droog haar is de temperatuurwisseling. Lees hier onze do’s en dont’s bij droog haar!
10 DONT'S
When hair is dry (and damaged), the hair starts to frizz considerably and becomes static. Besides temperature changes, there are several factors that can make hair dry.
- Blow-dry
The heat from the hair dryer makes hair dry and frizzy, always use a heat protector or serum when blow-drying.
- Heat tools
Heat tools also make hair static and dry. Use a heat tool as short as possible and protect hair from the heat with a heat protector.
- Washing hair
When hair is washed frequently, natural protective oils are removed from the scalp. As the scalp dries out, the hair has no protection at the roots. Try to wash hair as little as possible! Twice in a week is sufficient.
- Sea and pool water
Avoid sea and pool water as much as possible. The salt and chlorine are aggressive to the hair's natural protective layer. Going into the water anyway? Then apply a protective spray to the hair so it doesn't get dry and stick your hair up when you go swimming.
- No hair products with alcohol
Alcohol in hair products is a no go for hair's moisture balance. Alcohol dries out and makes hair fuzzy in colour. Not all types of alcohol are bad for hair. Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Lauryl alcohol and Myristyl alcohol do not dry out hair.
- Combing
When you often comb or brush the hair, the cuticles get damaged. It is great when there are no knots in the hair, so the best tip is to comb the hair with a coarse comb. This way, you remove the knots and damage the hair as little as possible.
- Chemical treatment
A major culprit in dry hair is chemical treatment such as having your hair permed and dyed. Don't want to avoid this? Then get extra good protection like an appropriate shampoo and conditioner.
- Temperature change
Large differences in temperature are not conducive to hair. Going from a dry warm room to outside where it is only a few degrees makes hair frizzy and static. Being in a dry room a lot like offices and schools makes hair dry. Before heading out in the morning, it is smart to apply a serum in the hair. During the day, hair will stay beautifully shiny and won't frizz.
- Sunbed
Sunlight and UV light dry out hair considerably. When sunbathing or going to the sunbed, it is best to protect the hair with a heat protector. This gives the hair a protective layer and prevents the harmful particles of sunlight and UV light from entering the hair.
- Sleep pillow
At night while sleeping, you turn over a lot which can tangle the hair. The friction of the sleeping pillow and hair affects the hair cuticles. As these hair cuticles open up, hair becomes dry and frizzy. Sleep on a satin pillow.
10 DO’S
- Hair mask
Take care of dry hair with a delicious hair mask especially for dry and frizzy hair. Tip: make your own mask with eggs, yoghurt, sunflower oil and mayonnaise for shiny and soft locks.
- Conditioner
Besides a caring and appropriate shampoo for your hair problem, a right conditioner is of great importance. Choose a conditioner that addresses dry and damaged hair for optimal results.
- Drying hair
After washing your hair, it is quick and easy to blow-dry it. Unfortunately, the blow-dryer makes hair frizzy, so let your hair dry naturally. It takes a little more time than blow-drying your hair, but the result is great!
- Water
To maintain the hair's moisture balance, it is important to have enough fluids in the body. Drink enough water, about 1.5 to 2 litres a day, to maintain a proper moisture balance.
- Heatprotector
When in contact with heat (tools), hair damages and dries out. Always apply a heat protector to the hair in the form of a spray or serum. The heat protector provides a protective layer over the hair cuticles, keeping moisture in the hair.
- Zinc
Vitamins are incredibly necessary for optimal health. To improve the condition of hair, zinc is needed. Zinc promotes hair growth and nail growth. This vitamin is also good for the skin.
- Lukewarm and cold
Make your hair shine by rinsing it out lukewarm or cold after washing it. The cool water closes the cuticles, keeping the moisture in the hair. It takes some time to work through, but your hair will be silky and shiny!
- Cut
Dry hair is mainly seen at the ends of the hair. The ends split and feel stiff. Combat dry hair by getting the ends of your hair cut regularly. Don't worry, cutting off a small section every time doesn't make hair short!
- Serum
The key to healthy and shiny hair is to use a conditioning serum. Apply the serum into the hair after shampooing or before using a heat tool.
- Sleep
Do you suffer from incredibly dry hair? Then go to sleep with an intensely nourishing conditioner in your hair. Coat hair with coconut oil or a little olive oil, wrap hair in a braid or bun and sleep with a towel over your sleeping pillow. At night, the conditioning and natural oil soaks into the hair. In the morning, rinse it out again. The hair gets a boost of intense care and moisture this way.
