Dry hair is one of the most common hair complaints for all hair types. Whether it’s dry just at the ends, or all over from roots to tips, there’s more than one way to explain its parched state. Let’s take a closer look at the causes of dry hair.
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WHY IS MY HAIR SO DRY?

Dry hair can be a seasonal problem: your hair is affected by the weather – whether that means shifts in temperature or the merciless summer sun. A dry atmosphere can strip the hair of moisture and make it feel even dryer, more brittle, and dull. Dryness can also lead to unwanted frizz, a straw-like consistency, or broken hair, making it extra challenging to style.
Overwashing with non-caring formula and excessive blow-drying can also contribute to parched hair. Overwashing has a stripping effect on the hair. The repeated expansion and contraction of the hair shaft as it’s soaked and dried, soaked and dried, ends up drying it out. In the same way, blow-drying hair on a high heat and speed setting can also lead to dryness and damage, since the hair is at its most fragile when wet.

If you have a dry scalp, you might have dry hair too – particularly if your scalp is not producing enough natural oils to lubricate the hair. An irritated scalp that ends up shedding and peeling can also lead to dry hair.
In addition to external aggressions, internal issues like poor diet, hormonal changes, and aging can also be contributing factors to a dry scalp and dry hair.

HOW TO PREVENT DRY HAIR

Before you ever feel your hair becoming dry or frizzy, there are preventative measures you can take to ensure your hair stays hydrated and healthy. Here are our top 5 tips for preventing dry hair:

1. Trim your hair regularly to keep the hair strands healthy and help avoid dry ends and split ends.
2. Avoid washing and drying your hair every day with non-caring shampoos (don’t worry, at Kérastase, we have only developed caring shampoos with your hair in mind).
3. Deep condition weekly with hair masks and hair oils, or overnight serums, and use leave-in treatments, which can add even more moisture to your hair.

SIMPLE WAYS TO TREAT AND CARE FOR DRY HAIR

Sometimes a simple trim will fix dry hair at the ends, however, if you have dry hair from root to tips, there are a few things you can do to hydrate your dry hair, and even treat and repair that dry hair.

Try washing your hair less often. When you do wash it, use products that have fewer stripping detergents, for example, a mild or sulfate-free shampoo. If you’re not already using one, introduce a conditioner or a deep conditioning mask into your weekly routine to deliver more hydrating nutrients. You can also deep condition with hair oils, which nourish and moisturize dry hair.

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