Repairing Damaged Hair
Photo by Olivia Brown
As we ease into the spring and the weather slowly becomes more humid, hair becomes more frizzy. There is no controlling the muggy North Carolina weather around us, but we can definitely alter our hair habits to achieve a healthy mane. Diet, hair tools, and hair products can contribute to repairing damaged hair resulting in smooth, voluminous hair.
Diet
“You are what you eat” is an expression that’s close to the truth when it comes to hair. Nourishing your body with healthy foods that assist in hair growth, shine, and strength will be vivid to your friends.
Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids that the body doesn’t produce on its own. It’s necessary that we consume these healthy fats providing essential proteins that factor into assisting with hair shine.
Greek yogurt contains necessary proteins and vitamin B5 which helps with blood flow to your scalp, assisting with hair growth. It may even fight against hair thinning and hair loss.
Spinach contributes to hair strength with vitamin A, plus iron, beta carotene, folate and vitamin C. These work together for a healthy scalp and mane, keeping hair moisturized so it doesn't break.
Masks
Masks may seem like a boujee, unnecessary addition to a hair care routine, but they are a powerful tool to assist with beautiful hair! Below are three hair masks that receive five-star reviews with the instructions of keeping them in hair for three to six minutes.
The K18 Leave in Molecular hair mask ($75) uses key ingredients that heal damage from bleach and heat, restores strength and softness, and doesn’t wash away with shampoo, leaving everlasting results. The K18 company uses the power of science and clinical studies. The mask is on the expensive side but uses powerful amino acids that travel deep into the hair’s core structure. This alone makes the mask well worth the buy.
Virtue’s Restorative Treatment Mask ($32) is a lightweight formula that contains oils, proteins, leaf extracts, and algae to contribute to intensive hair repair. On top of these vital ingredients, Alpha Keratin 60ku, a keratin identical to the existing keratin in hair, is carried in this mask.
SheaMoisture Deep Treatment Mask ($6) is a top drugstore pick as it is deeply nourishing, retaining water in the hair. The product is a great choice for coarse, frizzy, or dry hair.
Hair Tools
While you may not receive a bimbo blowout every day, simple everyday hair tools can still contribute to your hair quality. Multiple tools can help with this.
Washing your hairbrush for the first time in three years can change your hair tremendously. Hairbrushes can soak up dirt, oil, dust and built-up products, and if you don’t wash them, all of that gunk will transfer to your hair!
A scalp massager carries many benefits for hair growth including loosening dead skin cells, promoting hair growth, and reducing muscle tension. Incorporating this into a nightly routine can create a calm and uplifting mood before sleep while benefiting your hair.
The aquis hair towel is constructed out of a material that helps hair dry faster, provides smoother hair, and eliminates frizz. It’s another great addition to your nighttime routine. In fact, B&W writers here at The Edge have been known to wear these towels during our writing sessions!