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How to repair damaged hair overnight
I abuse my hair a lot: I blow dry, curl, straighten, occasionally get a Brazilian keratin treatment and color it. I've had a perm in the past and tend to go from one color to anothermore than anyone would ever recommend. The last time I asked my hair for advice on a hairstyle I was considering, she said, "What does it matter? You'll change it in two months, anyway."
It's a funny statement, mostly because it's true. Today my hair is barely below my earlobes and colored red whereas a month and a half ago it was halfway down my back and almost black. I do so much damage to it that some days I wake up and all I see is a frizzy, dry, brittle mess. But I've figured out the absolute best way to repair damaged hair overnight.
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First, wash your hair with a gentle shampoo in the evening. Squeeze all the water or dry with a towel until it is damp. Then, apply a palm-sized dollop of deep conditioner to your hair, concentrating on the ends. Comb through, then wrap your hair in a do-it-yourself wrap (I seal the conditioner with a plastic grocery bag, then cover my hair with a towel) and go to bed. Your hair will condition overnight and you can simply wash it off the next morning. It may be a bit limp that first day, but you'll notice the difference after your regular shampoo-and-condition routine the next day. Do this at least once a month to keep your hair shiny and healthy. These are my favorite deep conditioners:
- Kiehl's Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Repairative Hair Pak: This was the first deep conditioner that I tried and it still remains my favorite, thanks to it rescuing my hair in a month when I went from red to brown and back to red.
- Pantene Pro-V's Restore Beautiful Lengths Replenishing Mask: When I was trying to grow my hair long, this was my go-to mask. It helps strengthen brittle hair to resist breakage and keep growing long.
- Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask: I love using this one right after I have just colored my hair. It's made especially for over-processed hair, which mine often is thanks to daily blow drying and monthly coloring sessions.
- Matrix Biolage Fortetherapie Intensive Strengthening Masque: This one is so strong that it's often used in salons. I love doing it when my hair feels weak and limp, like after a few weeks of non-stop straightening and curling.
- Kuza Coconut Crème Deep Conditioner: I found this one through a friend and have loved it, especially after getting my perm. It's safe on color treated or relaxed hair, plus coconut oil is one of the healthiest ingredients for your body.
- Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask: Although this mask claims to only need a 5-minute treatment, I love leaving it on overnight and letting my hair soak in all of the richness from the argan oil and wake up to super soft locks.
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What do you do when your hair gets dry and brittle?
As a young girl my mom would either used over ripened avacados or mayo on my hair. My hair would come out so shiny & healthy looking.
I tried #1 and I'm a fan!
Quoting BorinquenMom:
I need to try this!
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Thank you for all the tips.
Right now if its dry or brittle, I know my hair needs a trim. I mostly try to prevent it from getting to that point.
I don't use heat on my hair, other them my bangs. I only wash my hair with shampoo, once or twice a week. When I do shampoo, I use a sulfate, and paraben free shampoo. I condition daily. I even use conditioner as my "gel".
Once a week, I do a leave in conditoning treatment, every other week, I use olive oil for a deep conditioning.
I flat ironed my hair for 2 years. I'm now in the process of getting back my natural curls. I have a lot of damage to repair, its definatly a process.
I'm very much like you. Claiming the curls. I do love using conditioner as "gel. "I feel it has better stuff for it. Which one do you use?
Quoting Kimberlyrose83:
Thank you for all the tips.
Right now if its dry or brittle, I know my hair needs a trim. I mostly try to prevent it from getting to that point.
I don't use heat on my hair, other them my bangs. I only wash my hair with shampoo, once or twice a week. When I do shampoo, I use a sulfate, and paraben free shampoo. I condition daily. I even use conditioner as my "gel".
Once a week, I do a leave in conditoning treatment, every other week, I use olive oil for a deep conditioning.
I flat ironed my hair for 2 years. I'm now in the process of getting back my natural curls. I have a lot of damage to repair, its definatly a process.
Follow me at Beauty/Belleza and Mamás Con Style. Sígueme en los groupos de Belleza y Mamás Con Style.
Omgosh, I use alot of stuff. I'm still trying to figue out my perfect routine, so I'm in the trial and error phase right now.
For shampoos and conditioners, I have always been a Pantene Pro V fan. I am branching out now. I alway rotate, I never use the same shampoo or conditioner in a row. I just started using Beautiful Curls Shea butter reactivating shampoo. (wish I would have grabbed the conditioner also.)
So, Shampoos: I have Pantene for curls, Ion curl solutions (which is sulfate, and paraben free, its also vegan). I also have Daily Renewal Naturals, its a baby shampoo. (Its also paraben, and sulfate free, also hypoallergenic.)
Conditioners: I use Pantene for curls, Herbal essences Totally Twisted.
Leave in Conditioners: I use Pantene Curly hair series Deep conditioning treatment. Cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream.
After I get out of the shower, I spray either Beautiful Curls Shea Butter curl reviving tonic, or Pure Shine Spray it curly perfectly defined curls.
For styling I use either the Cantu shea butter leave in, or the herbal essences conditoner. Samy Salon systmes get curls cur reactivator,I also just got Pure shine Curls Lotion. (I love it, I just wish it were bigger)
LMBO, thats alot of stuff! I use it all one at a time, I swear its not all in my hair at once. Lol Like I said I'm still trying to figure out what comination of products will best suit me. So, I am kind of trying what ever I can get my hands on.
I really want to try the Deva curl, and mixed chicks products.
Quoting BeautyChica:
I'm very much like you. Claiming the curls. I do love using conditioner as "gel. "I feel it has better stuff for it. Which one do you use?
Quoting Kimberlyrose83:
Thank you for all the tips.
Right now if its dry or brittle, I know my hair needs a trim. I mostly try to prevent it from getting to that point.
I don't use heat on my hair, other them my bangs. I only wash my hair with shampoo, once or twice a week. When I do shampoo, I use a sulfate, and paraben free shampoo. I condition daily. I even use conditioner as my "gel".
Once a week, I do a leave in conditoning treatment, every other week, I use olive oil for a deep conditioning.
I flat ironed my hair for 2 years. I'm now in the process of getting back my natural curls. I have a lot of damage to repair, its definatly a process.
Do you just put regular olive oil?
Quoting trendymom77:
i do olive oil treatments in my hair
yes i warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds
Quoting BorinquenMom:
Do you just put regular olive oil?
Quoting trendymom77:
i do olive oil treatments in my hair
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