Damaged hair, how to regain control?

Cheveux abîmés, comment reprendre le contrôle?

Who doesn't dream of having long, healthy, silky hair ? Life being what it is, with heat styling, environmental factors, coloring and bleaching, we all hit the wall of damaged hair at times.

Unfortunately, it is easy to confuse dry hair and damaged hair, yet it is essential to treat the right problem.

How to differentiate damaged hair from dry hair?

Damaged hair is porous, the color fades quickly, the ends are split, it is dull and lacks shine and softness.

Dry hair is difficult to detangle, is frizzy, is less shiny and soft.

And now, how can we overcome this problem?

1. The essential: a good base

First things first: What do you use for shampoo and conditioner? Hair repair starts with washing. Get a repairing shampoo and conditioner, one that is protein or keratin based.

Here are our favorites for small, medium and large budgets:

2. Hair masks, anything but a luxury

A repairing hair mask is also an essential part of your hair care routine. Damaged hair is in dire need of protein, and the best way to provide it is to use a repairing hair mask once or twice a week, depending on the product's directions for use.

Here are our favorites for small, medium and large budgets:

3. Don’t neglect protecting your hair

You've probably been told to cut down on your styling tools to repair damaged hair, right? It's definitely a must. When you do use your flat iron and blow dryer, you should also add thermal protection and a styling cream to your hair routine.

Here are 3 of our affordable favorites:

4. Treat your split ends

As sad as it may be, it is advisable to trim your ends at least 4 times a year to optimize the growth of your hair. By cutting them, you prevent split ends from moving up your lengths and breaking more.

You can also add a hair-end serum to your routine to prevent breakage.

Here are our favorites for small, medium and large budgets:

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