Over Treated Hair Care
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Over Treated Hair Care

Once you have determined that your hair has been over-treated, it is important to remember that you cannot reverse the damage that has been done. The only way to truly "un-do" the damage, would be to shave off your hair and start growing it again from "scratch". But how many of use would be willing to shave our heads, no matter how damaged our hair is? There are, however, steps you can take to help your hair heal, to a certain extent, and steps you can take to prevent this from happening again.

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more Tips for helping with Over Treated Hair:
* Comb Your Hair. Use your fingers or a wide toothed comb to sort out tangled hair while it's still wet. Using a conditioning detangling spray can also be very useful. It will make it easier to get snarls and knots out of your hair, while adding extra moisture, which you probably need anyway. Start at the ends, tips, of the hair and slowly and gently work your way up to the scalp. Do not use a brush! Brushes can damage and break hair that is perfectly healthy; imagine the damage it can do to over-treated hair!

*Get a good shampoo. Many people who have over-treated or over-processed hair think that one of the ways to get it to heal faster is by not shampooing the hair. By not shampooing the hair, you are allowing pollution, oils and any products you might be using to build up on your hair. This can prevent new growth from occurring, which can result in thinning hair. By shampooing the hair you are refreshing your hair and you gain an opportunity to add moisture, and essential vitamins and oils back into your hair. Shampooing daily can be compared to washing your face daily. You need to wash your face everyday to remove all of the oil and grim that settles onto it each day. To prevent your skin from drying out, you buy cleansers that are compatible to your skin type, and maybe you use a moisturizer. The same practices need to be applied to your hair. Make sure you are using a shampoo that is sulfate-free and salt-free. These ingredients are actually abrasive when used in shampoo and can cause further damage to your hair.

*Condition. Condition. Condition. Do we have to say it again? Condition! One of the biggest ways that people know their hair has been over-processed is because it is suddenly frizzy and dry. Again, look for a conditioner that is sulfate-free and salt-free, for the same reasons when mentioned with regards to shampoo. Follow the directions on the bottle. After shampooing, step out from under the water and squeeze as much water out of your hair as possible. Then, evenly apply the conditioner to the entire hair and scalp. If you want to make sure the conditioner is evenly distributed, use a wide tooth comb to evenly comb the conditioner through the hair. Give the conditioner time to penetrate to the core of the hair shaft, usually this is 2-5 minutes. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the hair. You should condition your hair every time you shampoo your hair.

*Invest in a Hair Mask (Masque). Shampooing and conditioning your hair is probably not going to be enough to help your hair heal. Spending some extra money on a great hair repair mask is a must if your hair been over-treated or over-processed. A hair mask works kind of like a hair conditioner, with some exceptions. Hair masks should be used less frequently than hair conditioners because they are "heavier" than normal conditioners. A hair mask can also be used with a heat aide, like a professional heat cap, which helps expand the hair, making it easier for the hair mask to penetrate deep to the hair core.

*Still Using Heat Styling Tools? If you've determined that your hair is over-treated or over-processed and you're still blow-drying or flat ironing or curling your hair, make sure you use a thermal protectant. Even if your hair was healthy and not over-treated, you should use a thermal protectant spray or blow-dry creme to protect your hair from the damage too much direct heat can cause.