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damaged hair
my hair is really damaged. It drives me nuts! I hate that I have to dry and straighten it for it to look half way decent. I know the blow dryer and straightener damage my hair a lot, but i can't not use them, you know? so i guess my question is, whats a really effective shampoo (and conditioner, of course) to repair the damage?
also, is there anything I can put in my hair after i take a shower to make dry a little smoother? you know, less of a giant frizz ball.
tall order, i know. but i appreciate any help you guys can give me!
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I read in a book (like a guide to vitamins and stuff) about an ingredient in some shampoos and conditioners that is really important to look for.
It was called panthenol. It is suppose to be the B5 pro-vitamin and helps to strengthen the hair by filling in damaged areas, leading to less breakage and a smoother feel. It is suppose to help retain moisture (helping to keep it shiny) and thicken hair strands as well. Look for all hair products containing this.
In addition, the book I was reading suggested finding a leave-in conditioner that had panthenol in it (some are even labeled on the front of the bottle) to help repair the hair follicles. The book claimed that this was the best method to repairing damaged hair and, if used properly for an extended period of time, would eventually "heal" the hair completely. Some brands have special leave-in products that also help against heat styling so you may want to check them out.
In addition to leave-in conditioners, there are also shampoos and regular conditioners especially made for people who use a lot of heat-styling products. I have some super duper great shampoo from Charles Worthington called Results Moisture Seal (it says, "Revitalizes dry, damaged, brittle hair with re-hydration, gloss, and protection from heat-styling.") that helps to protect against heat.
So, if I were you, I'd head to the store and look for some products containing this--a lot of times the things you are looking for are right on the front of the bottle. Remember to pick up a good leave-in conditioner with it as well. A good leave-in conditioner is your friend! In addition, always use products that help protect against heat styling products (like blowdriers, curling irons, and straighteners) to help prevent more damage being done.
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I have frizzy, damaged hair..
and I too am addicted to the flat iron, :(
but I've been avoiding it for a couple days now and its not that bad.
I recommend getting a haircut and begin taking real good care of it afterwards. Try laying off the heat--but if you absolutely can't.. try these,
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- Dove Advanced Care: Therapy Shampoo
Moisture therapy for hair with severe signs of dryness and damage.
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- Dove Advanced Care: Therapy Conditioner
Moisture therapy for hair with severe signs of dryness and damage.
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Super Skinny Serum:
SMOOTHES AND CONDITIONS UNRULY HAIR
Hope you get to that point where you hair is less of a giant frizz ball.. :) Good Luck!
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You GOTTA get this:
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Paul Mitchell Heat Seal. I used to have the woorsttt fried hair at the bottom, and I've been using it for a few months and my hair is totally silky and healthy. It actually PREVENTS split ends. Like this is actually a miracle I seriously suggest it.
And this you can use after goin in the shower:
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It settles your hair down and hydrates is andd makes it shiny, but not over shiny like some products do.
The Moisture one (2nd one) I JUST started using like a month ago, but I'm really happy with it. I've been getting really good results from it.
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Oh jeez, I have the SAME problem. I'm addicted to straightening my hair everyday haha. But I started using Tresseme [spelling] Heat Recovery shampoo & conditioner. It works really good to get your hair healthy again from heat damage. Also, they have a spray that you spray on your hair when it's damp and you spray it on before you straighten it & it makes it really soft & shiney! ♥
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