| Dry hair has many causes. Some textures of hair are | | | | have their place, but if they are used too much (like |
| naturally dry. Chemical treatments and heated | | | | every day), or at too high a level of heat, they will |
| appliances can also cause hair to be dry. Certain types | | | | contribute to hair dryness. Hair naturally contains some |
| of hair products can also cause dry hair. If you have | | | | moisture, but if too much heat is used, the natural |
| dry hair here are some tips on how to moisturize it. | | | | moisture that exists in hair will evaporate, leaving you |
| 1. Be sure to use the right hair products. To reduce hair | | | | with dry, frizzy, brittle hair. If you use heated appliances, |
| dryness, it is important that you use moisturizing hair | | | | be sure to use a thermal protectant to protect your |
| products. How can you tell if a product is moisturizing | | | | hair from the heat. |
| or not? Begin by reading the ingredients. Avoid | | | | 3. If you color, perm or relax your hair, be aware that |
| shampoos made with sulfates (specifically sodium | | | | your hair care methods will have to change in order |
| lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate). Sodium lauryl | | | | for you to maintain a healthy head of hair. Chemical |
| sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate are two of the most | | | | treatments can contribute to hair dryness, so you |
| commonly used cleansers in shampoos, but they are | | | | might have to use different hair products that you are |
| also very harsh and strip the hair of its natural oils. | | | | used to, or you might have to use moisturizing hair |
| Soap also can cause hair dryness. Also avoid grain | | | | products much more frequently that you might be |
| alcohol, which you will see on labels as ethyl alcohol or | | | | used to, in order to retain a decent level of moisture in |
| SD-40, SD-39, or SD-30 (SD stands for specially | | | | your hair. Try giving yourself a hot oil treatment on a |
| denatured). Grain alcohol is a solvent, which means it | | | | regular basis for an extra moisturizing treatment. |
| dissolves oils, and that is the opposite of what you | | | | Taking care of dry hair can be a challenge, but if you |
| want in a hair product if your hair is dry. Be sure to | | | | pay close attention to how you maintain it, and use |
| always wash and condition with a moisturizing | | | | techniques and products that help it to stay |
| shampoo and follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. | | | | moisturized, you can have a healthy and beautiful head |
| 2. If you use heated styling appliances, use them in | | | | of hair. |
| moderation. Flat irons, curling irons and blow dryers | | | | |