Damaged curls? 3 Steps to revive & repair!
Do you struggle with damaged, lifeless curls that have lost their bounce? Don't worry, you're not alone! Curly hair can be particularly prone to damage due to its delicate structure but fear not, because there are ways to bring those beautiful waves/curls back to life. In this blog post, we'll explore three essential steps to help your wavy/curly hair recover from damage, especially after a busy summer season.
Clarifying Shampoo:
One of the first steps to restoring damaged hair is to ensure your hair and scalp are clean and free from product buildup. Over time, residue from styling products, oils, and pollutants can accumulate, weighing hair down and hindering its natural texture. To combat this, make sure to clarify once a month. Clarifying is when you use a shampoo that has stronger cleansing agents in it than a normal sulphate-free shampoo. By cleansing more intensely, it will remove any impurities, leaving your hair ready to absorb all the goodness from the treatments you're about to apply.
Deep Conditioning Mask:
Wavy & curly hair thrives on moisture, and a deep conditioning mask is a game-changer when it comes to restoring hydration and bounce. These masks are formulated to penetrate deeply into your hair, replenishing moisture and repairing damage from the inside out. If your hair is really thirsty, bring Ecoslay’s Banana Cream to the rescue.
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Strengthening Treatment:
After a gym workout, you're advised to have a protein shake to replenish your muscles. Think of your hair in the same way. It's done a full workout by being exposed to heat / sun / chlorine / hair dye etc. and it needs to be replenished.
This is where a strengthening treatment comes in handy, repairing the hair shaft, and reducing breakage and split ends. Apply a protein treatment to freshly clarified hair, and watch your curls shrink back to life as the treatment is absorbed by your clean strands.
Bonus Step: Avoid Straighteners!
While these three steps are essential for repairing damaged hair, it's equally crucial to prevent further damage. Giving your hair a break from heat styling tools (flat irons / blow dryers) will allow your curls to come back to life. Opt for heat-free styling methods, like air-drying, braiding, or twisting, to maintain your hair's health and integrity.
If you’d like to diffuse, use your hair-drier on low/medium temperature and intensity.
If your hair has chronic damage, repeat this process on a weekly basis, until your hair feels healthier and softer. Otherwise, you can do this 1-2 times per month.
Remember to listen to your hair - it will always show you what it needs!
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