Droog haar wat je wel en niet moet doen

De warmere dagen breken binnenkort weer aan. Het is rond de lente vaak wisselvallig weer. De ene dag warm en de andere dag weer koud. Eén van de grootste oorzaken van droog haar is juist deze temperatuurwisseling. We weten dat droog en pluizig haar één van de grootse haarproblemen is onder de vrouwen. Hier willen we graag een steentje aan bijdragen. Lees deze do's en don'ts en geef jouw droge haarlokken de beste verzorging, zodat ook jij met gezond en glanzend haar rondloopt.

Don'ts for dry hair

• Blow-drying: The heat from the blow-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: If you wash hair frequently, you remove natural protective oils 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 enough. Is your hair really oily? Then postpone washing it by using a dry shampoo.
• 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 your hair to prevent it from drying out and put your hair up when swimming
• No hair products with alcohol: Alcohol in hair products is a no go for hair's moisture balance. Alcohol dries out hair and fades 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, you damage the hair cuticles. It is great when there are no knots in the hair, so the best tip is to comb the hair with a coarse comb or with a flexible brush. We especially recommend The Knot Dr' s brush. 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. Think of getting perms and having your hair dyed. Don't want to avoid this? Then get extra good protection like an appropriate shampoo, conditioner and hair mask!
• Temperature change: Large differences in temperature are not conducive to hair. Moving 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, such as offices and schools also makes hair dry. Before heading out the door in the morning, it is smart to apply a serum in the hair. This will keep hair shiny and frizzy throughout the day.
• Sunbed: Sunlight and UV light dry out hair considerably. When you go tanning or to the sunbed, it is best to protect your 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 the hair affects the hair cuticles. As these hair cuticles open up, hair becomes dry and frizzy. Sleep on a satin pillow for less friction. Satin is incredibly soft and does not make hair frizzy or dry.

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Do’s bij droog haar

• Hair mask: Treat 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 hair locks.
• Conditioner: Besides a caring and appropriate shampoo for your hair problem, the right conditioner is very important. Choose a conditioner that provides optimal care for dry and damaged hair for optimal results.
• Hair drying: After the hair is washed, it is quick and easy to blow dry the hair. Unfortunately, the hair dryer makes the hair frizzy, so it is better to let the hair air dry. It takes a little more time than blow-drying the hair, but the result is worth it
• Water: To maintain the moisture balance of the hair, 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 fluid balance.
• Hair protection: When in contact with heat (tools), hair gets dehydrated and damaged. Always apply a heat protector to the hair in the form of a spray or serum. Heat protection 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. Nowadays, you have all kinds of hair vitamins that contribute to healthy hair. Our customers are especially fans of our new hair vitamins OASE Hair Vitamins.
• Lukewarm and cold: Let your hair shine by rinsing it out lukewarm or cold after washing your hair. The cool water closes the cuticles, keeping the moisture in the hair. It takes some doing, but it will leave your hair silky smooth.
• Cut: Dry hair is mainly seen at the hair ends. The ends start to split and feel stiff. Combat dry hair by regularly cutting the ends of your hair (every 8 weeks on average). Don't worry, taking a small piece off each time does not make hair short!
• Serum: The key to healthy and shiny hair is to use a conditioning serum. Apply the serum after washing your hair or before using a heat tool.
• Sleep: Do you suffer from incredibly dry hair? Then go to sleep with an intensely nourishing treatment in your hair (I myself often do this with Olaplex No.3). Grease the hair with coconut oil (read more about coconut oil in this blog) or a little olive oil, wrap the hair in a braid or bun and sleep with a towel over your sleeping pillow. At night, the nourishing and natural oil soaks into the hair, which you can then carefully wash out in the morning. The hair gets a boost of intense care and moisture this way.

Perfecte verzorging voor droog haar

For optimal care for dry hair, JohnBeerens.com has an extensive range of shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and hair serums that help hair regain its top condition. With the right hair care for dry hair and these golden tips, you can turn strands that feel like straw back into a smooth cut.