UBER damaged hair!!

lolly140

yew know the way hair is just dead cells? my hair is REALLY, REALLY dead cells...

essentially i died it about a dozen times or more in the space of a year, hacked half of it off, and straighten it every day or second day.

and now its gotten real thin and it never shines. it doesnt frizz either, mind.
but i'm pretty worried it could start breaking or something soon..

i dont exactly regret doing all this to my hair, i like it and all but i just want my plain mouse brown shoulder length boring hair back!


i use heat protection spray and various shampoos for dry/damaged hair, but at this point its an emergency! does anyone know anything that might repair some of the damage and get my hair growing fast again? anything would be helpful......

lizzyvera

A stylish short haircut can be very flattering to your face if you get a good hairdresser. There's not much you can do than cut off the damage. Keep it clipped back with pretty clips and in nice updos if you don't want to cut it drastically. Us serum for shine if you have to. Stop damaging it. Get it trimmed every month or so until the damage has grown out.

Creachadóir

I got this stuff after I had used the GHD too much and dyed my hair a little too often...
http://www.strawberrynet.com/productDetail.aspx?ProdId=52118
Bed Head Dumb Blonde Reconstructer for After Highlights (Damaged and Chemically Treated Hair). It doesn't work miracles, but it gave my hair a huge boost of health, and it seemed to give the illusion of thicker hair. It's not just for blondes, it's for all treated hair. Getting your hair back to normal takes a while after you've dyed it too much though.

Siogfinsceal

Hiya, head to hair dresser and ask for a 'vita semont' or an 'ineral optimal' treatment it will do a great job. also get a bottle of redken anti snap its stuff you put in your hair when its wet stops it breaking off more

Nala

lolly140 wrote:

yew know the way hair is just dead cells?

does anyone know anything that might repair some of the damage

You can't repair hair. It's dead, it has no way of replenishing itself. Once it's damaged, it's damaged. Any manufacturers telling you their shampoos etc "repair" hair are talking rubbish. Your hair may feel and look healthier after using them but it isn't actually healthier, you will notice in these ads they always say "healthy-looking hair".

If your hair is really ruined I'd say cut it.

comongethappy

Well, I'm afraid my answer is to cut it short (not too short so that's it's not flattering - mind). I used to straighten my hair every day (with irons), and my hairdresser said that my hair was so damaged, if I got a spilt end, it would split all the way up to the root!

So, my advice is as follows:
1) stop straightening, expect for special occasions (ie a wedding, a really big night out, etc)
2) straighten your hair with a hairdryer and a boar or camel brisltle brush instead
3) Wash your hair at the most every other day. It strips natural oils and weakens hair. It will probably look a bit greasy at first, but though it in a ponytail / bun or use talc to aborsb excess grease (though this is quite messy!)
3) Invest in a good shampoo. I use Aveda sap moss - brillant for nourishing dry hair. It's very expensive though! I get 1 litre of the shampoo and conditioner (It will set you back about €250-€275, I buy mine in the states so it's a bit cheaper, but they don't ship internationally). It lasts me a year and a half and I wash my hair every other day. You don't have to use as much as you do with normal shampoos - about a tablespoon full for long hair will do just fine! You can buy Aveda from Brown Thomas.

MAKE MY DAY

OP Aveda Damage Remedy is very good , expensive but worth it, but if your hair has gotten that bad you might need to have it cut. Best thing is to talk to a professional.

Catari Jaguar

My hair was atrocious after getting dyed blonde. And I straightened everyday for like 6 years!! Hairdressers kept putting low lights in cos kept breaking. Anyways, I stopped straightening/ blow drying my hair (it's reeally curly) and started using Aussie conditioner. I was away for summer and too lazy to do my hair for hours.

After about a week, I could see the difference in health. After 2 months of curls I went back to hairdressers and she was amazed. I'm really blonde now and keep my hair curly about 50% of the time and my hair is gorgeous, shiny and soft. So give straighteners a miss for a while. it's way less hassle too

Siogfinsceal

dont chop it all off! mine was in bits a few years ago (from dye, straighteners and health). with the help of a v good hairdresser I got it in great condition (its now really long and healthy). yes the very very dead bits will need to come off but there are lots of treatments available in hairdressers to help fix up the damaged bits
in the meantime get a good heat protecting product and learn how to strauighten your hair with a paddle brush rather than straighteners.(a good hairdresser will show you how)

kittex

comongethappy wrote:

3) Invest in a good shampoo. I use Aveda sap moss - brillant for nourishing dry hair. It's very expensive though! I get 1 litre of the shampoo and conditioner (It will set you back about €250-€275, I buy mine in the states so it's a bit cheaper, but they don't ship internationally). It lasts me a year and a half and I wash my hair every other day. You don't have to use as much as you do with normal shampoos - about a tablespoon full for long hair will do just fine! You can buy Aveda from Brown Thomas.

:eek: I have never seen Aveda cost that much!
Are you kidding? Please tell me they are not charging this in Ireland for a litre of Aveda shampoo! I've never paid more than £60 sterling for a litre of Aveda shampoo.

I have horribly damaged my hair through bleaching and straightening... I use Aveda as well, the Shampure shampoo and Elixir conditioners. I also find Aussie miracle range fantastic and more affordable.

MAKE MY DAY

No Aveda is not as expensive as that ! I spent €40 yesterday on the new range ok was the smaller size (125ml) but that was for both the shampoo & conditioner ..... btw smells different to the shampure & colour conserve . Normally buy the larger size depending on the product its no more than €65ish... yes it is expensive but well worth it and I like the way you can buy the travel size for €7 to try the popular products.... handy if you don't want to commit to the more expensive larger size straight off.

cicicooly

Aveda They have good products, I used to have damage hair, now is find after used this product.

I love it.

Tayla

Nala wrote: »

You can't repair hair. It's dead, it has no way of replenishing itself. Once it's damaged, it's damaged. Any manufacturers telling you their shampoos etc "repair" hair are talking rubbish. Your hair may feel and look healthier after using them but it isn't actually healthier, you will notice in these ads they always say "healthy-looking hair".

If your hair is really ruined I'd say cut it.

You can indeed repair hair......and OP this stuff is the shiz http://www.redken.com/products/haircare/extreme/extreme-deep-fuel

Twee.

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