Over-drying your hair is one way to destroy its appeal slowly. It can also affect your general hair health. It is no longer news that one of the major causes of damaged hair is the excessive use of a hairdryer or heat iron. When used without proper precaution, they cause excessive dryness, which makes the hair brittle. There are a few things you can do that will help protect your hair from losing its hydration water. We will bare all the secrets to avoiding over-drying and all its negative impact.

Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner

Many women will readily buy any shampoo that they feel is affordable. However, if you care about the health and looks of your hair, there are certain things you should watch out for when buying a shampoo.

Firstly, it is essential to go for a moisturizing shampoo that is specially formulated for dry hair. They are usually labeled as replenishing, moisturizing or hydrating shampoo. Oil shampoos are also effective when it comes to hydrating the hair. Also, go for a mild shampoo like the baby shampoo. Baby shampoos are specially formulated to clean the hair without causing damage to the scalp or follicle.  

Avoid hair shampoos that contain cleaning agents like alcohol or sulfate. Since these agents can help achieve better cleaning, they tend to strip the hair of their natural oil. Alcohol, for example, causes excessive drying, which makes your hair brittle and prone to breakage.

Reduce the frequency at which you shampoo your hair

 Regular use of hair shampoo on your hair will slowly damage your hair. Hair shampoo can gradually wash away the natural oil and nutrients that help keep the hair healthy. Giving a space of five days to a week will help your hair recover from the previous treatment. It is a good thing that the hair heals itself, but you have to give it ample time to carry out that healing action.

For those with very oily hair, using dry shampoo can help improve the appearance of your hair. Alternatively, rather than shampooing your hair more frequently, you can opt to wash them with a conditioner in-between shampoos.

Use conditioner after shampooing your hair

Conditioners are formulated to keep the hair hydrated. When applying a conditioner, focus on the tips, which are the most likely part of your hair to get dry. When buying a hair conditioner, it is best to go for a dry hair conditioner. Also, consider using a deep hair conditioner once or twice a month to keep your hair hydrated and moisturized.

Deep conditioners are formulated with natural oils and other artificial ingredients, like proteins and polymer. Deep conditioners are useful for improving the looks of a previously damaged hair. Apply the deep conditioner thoroughly with your fingertips and allow it to stay for up to 15 minutes before washing the hair with water.

Protect your hair with a natural hair mask cream

A hair mask cream is not much different from a hair conditioner. Hair mask creams work by coating the outer layer of your hair. It ensures that your hair retains enough moisture. A homemade mask can be formulated from natural ingredients such as eggs, avocados, bananas, mayonnaise, yogurt, etc. You can also mask your hair with natural oils like tea tree oil and flaxseed oil. They are also useful in achieving a soft and glossy appearance.  

Minimize the use of heating tools

The use of the hand dryer or hair iron can cause damaged and gloomy-looking hair, especially when precautionary measures are not adhered to. Operating hair dryers at very high temperatures can lead to the denaturation of the hair proteins in addition to causing excessive dryness. The result is dried and broken hair. In addition to operating them at a lower temperature, check your hair regularly to know when to stop.

Unlike many people have been made to believe, using hair dryers on dripping wet hair can cause severe damage. A safer way to dry your hair is through the use of hair turbans. Hair turbans for drying hair are specially crafted to help keep out water from your hair while retaining the moisture at the root of the hair. They can get rid of more moisture trapped in your hair at a faster rate than hair dryers. Although eliminating hair dryers may not be an option, you can limit their impact with creams and sprays.

Conclusion

While many people rely on the use of hair dryers for drying their hair after washing it with shampoo, hairdryers are not the best as they can cause severe damage to the hair if not properly used. Stick to safer methods such as the use of specially designed hair turbans for drying hair. They are easier to handle, provide better results, and will not expose your hair to excessive heat.