Hair Care Tips

Homemade Hair Treatment for Damaged Hair

Hair treatments such as perming are quite harsh on hair, and if used repeatedly, are almost certain to cause damage. These treatments typically use either heat or chemicals, often both, to change the structure of the hair. In the process, some damage is inevitable. Usually, the damage is noticeable only with repeated treatments or with a combination of several such harsh treatments. However, if your hair is already weak, the effects can be disastrous with even a single perm. However, the worst effects are probably from a perm that has not been done properly, usually by an inexperienced hairdresser.

Fixing the damage done by perming is rather difficult. Hair cannot simply be “repaired”. It is therefore usually necessary to cut off at least some of the damaged hair. Once this is done, there are several measures that may help to deep condition your hair. Remember that it is advisable to begin treating your hair as soon as possible – preferably within the first 48 hours. The longer you wait, the more the damage will build up.

First of all, you should get a special moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for your hair. Do not use your regular shampoo and conditioner. First apply warm oil on your hair and scalp, ensuring that the oil covers every strand of hair from root to tip. Leave the oil in your hair for a couple of hours. Then wash your hair with the new shampoo and conditioner, leaving the conditioner in for at least 5 minutes before washing it out. After this, you should apply hot oil again, and leave it in your hair for a day as long as it is not going to be exposed to too much dust and pollution. Subsequently, you should continue the hot oil treatment at least twice a week, and once a week, add an egg yolk to the oil, and mix the two well.

In addition to this, it is advisable to consult a good hairdresser about the options available for repairing or reconstructing your hair. Some treatments are available that may help you achieve this, and they are reasonably effective. However, they must be done well, and by an experienced, reliable professional, or else the treatment may simply add to the damage that the perm has already done. If you don’t want to take the risk, or if your hair is too damaged to be repaired, you will do well to simply sport a short hair style. The damage is of course not permanent, and your hair will grow back normal and healthy. In the meanwhile, you can take the opportunity to try out a stylish short hair style instead of going around with dull, damaged hair for months!