My hair is so dry and damaged, what should I do about it?

[Anonymous]

I rarely ever use heat on my hair. I could go on for several months without heat styling it, and when I do I use a thermal protectant hairspray. I use a shampoo special for my hair type. I always condition my hair when I shower. I do my best to take care of it, I even use hot oil treatments, and I don't brush or tie it while it's wet. I don't know what to do. I don't want to cut it because I'm trying to grow my hair. For my split ends, instead of cutting them the regular way, I use the dusting methode, which is cutting split ends without decreasing hair length. Overall, I avoid anything that's bad for the hair and I try to do what's good for it. I don't see where the problem comes from, could it be because of a bad diet?

[I_am_repulsive]

Diet could be a factor to a lot of things, but in this case, it's probably not as likely. It also depends on where you live whether it's way too hot or cold and you've already consulted with a hair specialist and they have said to try this and that conditioner and special shampoo, but nothing seems to work. You could always try changing your diet, but I don't think it would really matter at this point.

[Balcazaurus]

Do you use not or cold water when you wash it? Cause hot water, although it feels great, dries out hair. Go with mild water.

[Asker]

Recently I've started washing it with cold water

[Balcazaurus]

Good. Also, does your hair get oily really easily, too?

[Asker]

No, it doesn't. It barely gets greasy.

[Balcazaurus]

Okay.

[9mfeo]

You might need to get rid of some length to get rid of the damaged parts. Sorry.

You can try a deep moisturizing hair mask, but I think you've passed the point of that being helpful.

If you're not getting enough protein in your diet, your hair will be awful.

[CHARismatic110]

You should get your ends properly trimmed. That promotes growth. And it's not as much length as you think. Maybe try leave in conditioner?

[singlebee]

Apply hair oil every 2 days before sleeping at night and then wash it with shampoo and conditioner...

Do this every time you apply hair oil..

And your hair should stay smooth..

[ashisimo]

you should try co washing where you wash with conditioner only in order to make hair less dry

[justbanANNAz]

do u use oils in your hair?

[Asker]

Yes I do. Every time before I shower I use oils in my hair.

[justbanANNAz]

oh i missed it. ok what about after u shower?

[Asker]

After I shower, I use a little bit of sesame oil or olive oil.

[justbanANNAz]

my best guess is diet like u said. u might be lacking in vitamins. u need more veggies, proteins and supplements if u wanna try em.