May 7th, 2013 • Posted by Pure Salon • Permalink
Women living in warmer-climate-cities, like the beautiful city of San Diego, sometimes complain that their hair starts to feel dry. Heat can definitely do that to hair and even though we’re not living in Arizona, in the summer time we can feel the difference of warmer temperatures. Without proper care, dry hair becomes prone to breakage, especially when exposed to frequent coloring and styling.
There are few salon hair treatments that can dramatically help restore vitality to dry and damaged hair. As surprising as it may sound, a soothing scalp massage encourages healthy hair growth as it improves circulation and eases stress. However, if you’re suffering from dry hair quite regularly and not just during the summer months, here are a few important facts you should know.
First, note that hair receives its natural moisture and gleam from sebum, a bodily-oil secreted by glands at the root of the hair. Leaving hair unwashed gives it a shiny look, and that’s because sebum is doing its job of keeping the strands lubricated. While oily hair can look unsightly or even filthy, subjecting it to frequent washing can eventually dry it out.
Extreme cases of dry hair are often accompanied by dry scalp conditions due to the lack of sebum. Dandruff and itching are also typical signs that the scalp lacks moisture. To nurse your dry scalp back to good health, apply warm almond or coconut oil and gently massage it on your scalp. This encourages improved circulation. Leave the oil overnight and rinse the following day with a gentle shampoo.
Some beauty experts advise against shampooing hair daily as it strips away sebum from the scalp. To counteract oiliness and odor, some women apply scented powders or hair refreshers that restore volume and shine in between washes. If you take showers everyday or even twice a day we would advise you use a mild conditioner.
If after changing your daily washing routine you still experience dry hair, it’s time you visit a hair salon for some professional treatment. In the hands of an expert stylist, you can be sure the right product will have your hair feeling and looking healthy once more!
