How to Revive Dead Hair

Using Products to Treat Damaged Hair

Shampoo your hair less frequently. If your hair is dry and damaged, limit your use of shampoo. Shampoo can remove oils your hair needs to repair damage, so it's a good idea to cut back on how often you're shampooing your hair. For example, if you usually shampoo your hair every day, try shampooing it every other day or twice a week instead. If you've done something that has caused damage to your hair, such as coloring it, it's important to avoid shampoo for 48 hours afterward.

Use a conditioner that's designed for your hair type. Applying a conditioner to your hair each day can help make it softer and healthier. You can even apply conditioner twice a day—once in the shower, and then once with a leave-in conditioner after you get out of the shower. If you have coarse hair, use a moisturizing conditioner. If your hair is dry and brittle, look for a conditioner designed to nourish dry hair.

Treat your hair with a deep conditioning mask once a week. A deep conditioning mask can help replenish dry or damaged hair. Once a week, set aside of a chunk of time to deep condition your hair. Keep doing so until your hair is replenished and healthy again. In the shower, apply a liberal amount of your chosen conditioning mask. How long you leave a mask in place depends on the product. Refer to instructions on your product to see precisely how long you should leave your mask in place.

Avoid chemicals and hair dyes. When your hair is damaged, avoid chemical-heavy products. Opt for hair products will a shorter ingredients list that is made up of mostly natural ingredients. You should also avoid hair dye. If you need a dye touch up, wait to get it done until your hair has healed. Avoid products that contain surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate.

Apply a heat protectant spray if you're going to use heat styling tools. Heat protectant sprays can help protect your hair from the damage that heat styling tools cause. Just spray your hair with one before you style it so it doesn't get frizzy and damaged.

Trying Natural Methods

Treat your hair with olive oil and honey. Olive oil and honey is one of the best natural treatment options for damaged hair. To use olive oil and honey, mix half a cup of olive oil with a quarter cup of honey. Work the mixture into your hair. Then, wash the mixture out with a gentle shampoo. Do not use too much shampoo to remove the mixture, as shampoo can dry out damaged hair.

Add oils to your roots. Oils like olive, coconut, and almond oil can help replenish hair at the roots. If your hair is damaged, work your chosen oil into your scalp. Gently massage a small amount of oil into your roots and let it sit for two hours. After two hours have passed, rinse the oil out.

Try avocado and coconut oil. Mix one tablespoon of mashed avocado, two tablespoons of coconut oil, and a teaspoon of honey together. When you're done, work the mixture into your hair. You should wrap your hair in a towel after applying this mixture as it gets very messy. Leave the mask in place for 20 minutes before washing it out of your hair.

Use banana, honey, and yogurt. Mash one banana and mix it together with a quarter cup of honey and half a cup of yogurt. Then, work the mixture into your hair. You will need to secure your hair in a towel, as this mixture can drip a lot. Leave the mixture in place for an hour and then wash out your hair.

Preventing Future Damage

Eat healthy. A healthy diet can make your hair less prone to damage. If your hair seems to dry out and become damaged easily, try altering your diet. Opt for a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as well as healthy protein sources like nuts. Omega-3 fatty acids are good for hair, so go for foods like walnuts and salmon. Vitamin B12, found in eggs and avocado, is also good for hair health.

Talk to your doctor about supplements. If your hair gets damaged often, dietary supplements such as niacin, biotin, and Vitamin E can help. However, you should never take supplements without consulting your doctor. You want to make sure they're safe for you given your current health and will not interfere with any existing medication.

Limit your use of flat irons and curling irons. Heat styling tools can damage hair from overuse, so do not flat iron or curl your hair too often. Save the flat iron and curling iron for special occasions, such as a night out, rather than using them as a part of your daily hair care routine.

Do not blow dry your hair completely. Allow your hair to at least partially air dry. Overuse of blow dryers can cause hair to dry out and become damaged. Give your hair a light blow drying to add a little volume. Then, let your hair air dry the rest of the way.

Cut off split ends. Split ends cannot be repaired. If you notice your hair has split ends, take care of them right away. Make an appointment with a hair stylist to cut off your split ends. This will stop them from causing further damage to your hair. Make it a goal to get your hair trimmed every 6–8 weeks so it stays healthy.