Dry Hair Care and Dry Hair Treatment

by Jennifer Summers

You need to select the right hair shampoo and conditioner for your hair type to get the best possible results from your hair care routine. We are aware of hair that is in good condition. It shines, it is simple to care for - it just looks good. The appearance of your hair is one of the features over which you can have complete power over. You can alter the shape, colour, length and style of your hair according to the age you wish to come across. The style, length and condition of hair all contribute to how we notice the people we come across.

Dry hair is hair that does not contain enough moisture. This is usually because the cuticle has become heavily weathered and porous, so that the cortex cannot retain water. It shows up more in long hair than in short, simply because the hair has been growing for longer and therefore has weathered more. It is more common in women than in men, because women are more likely to wear their hair long. The dryness may come to affect more of the hair if it is given repeated chemical treatments, particularly perming, and especially perming associated with bleaching/colouring.
Your hair is dry if:
* it looks dull
* it feels dry or rough
* it tangles easily
* it is difficult to comb or brush
* it has been treated chemically (permed, bleached or colored)
* it is liable to split ends
* it is dry and frizzy. If your hair matches any of these criteria, you should choose a shampoo and conditioner that are designed for dry hair.

Fight the harm of colouring, chemical treatments, environmental pollution and heat-styling by deep-conditioning your hair regularly. This will aid you in topping up lost moisture and preserving a shiny and strong appearance to your hair. Cleanse your hair on a regular basis, using good-quality products. Product: Moisturizing Shampoos and Conditioners - Excellent for very dry hair. Restores moisture missing due to blow-drying.

Most importantly - do not forget to condition it well. Products to use: Leave-in Conditioners and Re-constructive Detanglers - A leave-in conditioner is ideal for building shine and body to straight hair and for taming. Cut the ends regularly by a skilled hairdresser, to stop split ends. Dry hair feels dry and it lacks shine and can be difficult to style. Dry hair responds to intensive conditioning.

In a normal, undamaged hair shaft, very little water can get either into or out of the cortex. This is because the cuticle covering the cortex is intact. But if hair is processed too many times the cuticle scales may never return to their original tightness and the protection they once offered is lost. Over-porous hair is dry, and tends to develop split ends. The damaged cuticle is fragile, and the damage worsens as time goes by. Dry hair feels dry. It does not shine and is difficult to style. It responds to intensive conditioning, however. Careful brushing, drying and combing after washing are important.

Look for a bottle that says: Moisturizing or Replenishing. It is prepared to be kind to dry, damaged hair. These hair shampoos are heavier on the moisturizing constituents, sometimes leaving a very thin film of conditioners on the hair to help keep it silky and smooth. They work best on dry, frizzy, damaged hair.

About the Author:

Jennifer Summers is a great source of information on dry hair, regularly providing informative advice on the best dry hair care products.