Dealing With Damaged Hair? Understand Its Types, Causes and Treatments

In the hunt for healthy hair, many of us have experienced the frustration of damaged hair. Whether it's split ends, breakage, or lacklustre strands, damaged hair can affect your confidence and leave you searching for solutions. But do not fear! In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the various types of damaged hair, understand the causes, and unveil effective damaged hair treatments to restore your hair to its former glory. Read ahead to know more.

Types of Damaged Hair

Understanding the types of damaged hair is the first step to prevent further damage. Here’s what you need to know –

• Split Ends: Split ends occur when the protective outer layer of the hair shaft (cuticle) wears away, causing the inner layers to split. This can lead to frayed ends and make the hair appear dull and lifeless.
• Breakage: Hair breakage refers to the breaking or fracturing of the hair shaft, resulting in shorter hair and uneven texture. It often occurs due to excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, or harsh brushing.
• Dryness and Frizz: Dry, frizzy hair lacks moisture and tends to become brittle and prone to breakage and damage. This type of damage can be caused by environmental factors, overwashing, or using harsh hair products, and can leave your hair lacklustre.
• Over-Processed Hair: Over-processing refers to excessive use of hair colour, bleach, or chemical treatments, leading to weakened and damaged hair. It can cause breakage, loss of elasticity, and a rough texture.

Causes of Damaged Hair

Damaged hair can result from a variety of factors, ranging from external influences to lifestyle habits. One of the primary causes of damaged hair is excessive heat styling, such as using flat irons, curling irons, and blow dryers, which can strip the hair of its natural moisture and lead to dryness, breakage, and split ends. Chemical treatments like hair colouring, bleaching, perming, and straightening can also weaken the hair's structure by breaking down protein bonds, resulting in damage and loss of elasticity.

Environmental factors, including exposure to sun, wind, and pollution, can contribute to hair damage by stripping away the hair's natural oils and causing oxidative stress. Poor hair care practices such as overwashing, using harsh hair products, vigorous towel-drying, and rough brushing can further weaken the hair cuticle and increase the risk of damage. Apart from this, washing the hair with hard water that contains high calcium content can lead to mineral buildup on your hair, causing it to become weak and feel rough.

High stress levels, and exposure to UV rays are also some other major causes of hair damage. Additionally, dietary deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and certain medical conditions can impact hair health from within, leading to dryness, brittleness, and breakage. Understanding these various causes of damaged hair is essential for implementing effective prevention and treatment strategies to maintain healthy, vibrant hair with ease.

Damaged Hair Treatment

Here are effective ways to cure damaged hair and flaunt it –

1. Deep Conditioning Treatments

Incorporate regular deep conditioning treatments such as repairing hair masks for damaged hair into your regular hair care routine to nourish and hydrate dry, damaged hair. Look for products containing moisturising ingredients such as essential oils, peptides & glycine to treat hair loss, promote healthy hair growth and improve scalp health.

2. Trim Regularly

Schedule regular trims every six to eight weeks to remove split ends and prevent further damage. This will help keep your hair looking healthy and prevent split ends from travelling up the hair shaft.

3. Minimise Heat Styling

Limit the use of heat styling tools and opt for heat-free styling methods whenever possible. When using hot tools, always apply a heat-protectant leave-in hair serum for frizzy hair to minimise damage and protect your hair from high temperatures. This will not only protect your hair from damage but also leave it feeling soft and looking shiny effortlessly!

4. Use Gentle Hair Care Products

Choose sulphate-free damage repair shampoos and conditioners that are gentle on the hair and scalp. Avoid products containing harsh chemicals or alcohol, as they can strip the hair of its natural oils and contribute to further damage. Additionally, use pre-shampoo treatments to restore damage and achieve maximum benefits with ease.

5. Protect From Environmental Stressors

Wear a hat or scarf to shield your hair from the sun, wind, and environmental pollutants. Keep your hair tied by opting for stylish but protective hairstyles as much as possible. Additionally, consider using a leave-in conditioner or hair serum with UV protection to prevent sun damage.

6. Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle

Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein to support healthy hair growth from the inside out. Stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and manage stress levels to promote overall hair health.

Meet The Ultimate Damage Repair Haircare Routine:

Here’s a stepwise routine to care for your damaged hair –

Step 1: Begin with the Concentré Décalcifiant Ultra-Réparateur Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment to gently detoxify and prepare your hair for cleansing. This unique pre-shampoo treatment helps remove impurities and buildup, allowing for better absorption of subsequent products. Apply this on your hair lengths & leave it on for 5 minutes. Do not rinse!

Step 2: Layer the Bain Décalcifiant Réparateur Repairing Shampoo on top of the pre-shampoo. Lather & rinse it off. This shampoo gently removes dirt and excess oil without stripping away essential moisture

Step 3: Treat your hair with the Masque Filler Réparateur Anti-Breakage Repairing Hair Mask to deeply nourish and repair damaged hair fibres. This luxurious mask helps to reinforce hair structure, reduce breakage, and improve overall hair health. Apply it evenly on your lengths and leave it on for 5 minutes & rinse-off.

Step 4: Finish your hair care routine with the Sérum Filler Fondamental Repairing Anti-Frizz Serum to smooth frizz, add shine, and protect against environmental damage. This lightweight serum seals the hair cuticle, leaving your hair silky, manageable, and protected from further heat damage.

With the Première damage repair range, you can recreate 99% of your hair’s original strength. Not only does it repair your hair, it decalcifies to prevent calcium damage. Browse through a wide range of Kérastase damaged hair care products to repair and strengthen your hair, restoring its natural beauty and vitality. Say goodbye to damage and hello to your best hair today!