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Does your hair lack shine?  Does it often look frizzy and dull?  If so, this may be a sign that you’re suffering from dry hair.  The following will discuss the cause of dry, damaged, and brittle hair, along with the best ways to treat and prevent it.

What Is Dry Hair?

As the name suggests, dry hair occurs when hair lacks moisture.  It is often identified by strands that are dull, frizzy, and brittle, due to the outer layer breaking down.

Causes of Dry, Damaged, and Brittle Hair

In general, dry hair is caused by the scalp’s inability to create  Some of the causes of dry hair include health issues, a person’s age, how they care for and style their hair, their hair type, and environmental factors.

Health Issues

A person’s hair health is directly affected by their overall health.  For example, some conditions can lead to hair loss.  Eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia nervosa, along with hormonal conditions such as hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism, all have the potential to lead to hair loss.

It is important to seek advice from a medical professional in such cases to receive proper care and treatment for any underlying issues.

Age

We know that as we age, our hair will inevitably become white and/or grey.  It’s simply a part of life!  However, age can have an effect on our hair long before we even begin to think of greying.

Hormonal changes such as the ones occurring during puberty, menopause and pregnancy can all be factors in the state of a person’s hair.  Straight hair may become wavy or vice versa, dry hair can quickly become oily, and normal hair can become dry.  It is impossible to know exactly how hair will change over time as it depends on many unique factors.

Although, if it is possible to know a bit about the “family history” when it comes to hair, it may offer a bit of insight.  For example, is there a history of a certain hair type?  Was hair loss prominent with other family members?  Did any family members suffer from any medical issues that altered the state of their hair, making it dry or brittle?  These are just a few questions you may want to ask the generations who came before you.

Haircare and Styling

Think about your normal haircare routine- the most basic routine involves a shampoo and perhaps a conditioner.  It is simple and straight to the point.  However, this routine may evolve into using hair masks, a detangler, serums, gels, and/or mousse… the list goes on.

While the act of using products isn’t a bad thing, it is important to take note of the ingredients used.  It’s true that many companies are trying to change the ingredients that are featured in their products.  This doesn’t mean that they have all been successful at doing so!

For example, it would be wise to steer clear of products that contain alcohol as this is an extremely drying agent.  Instead, look for natural hair care products that are made specifically for dry or damaged hair.  Also, be mindful of how frequently hair is washed, for overwashing can do more harm than good.

Hair Type

Did you know that curly hair needs different forms of hair care than straight hair?  This means that the products that would work wonders for those with some shape to their hair, may weigh down the hair of those with pin-straight strands.

If you are unaware of the curl type that your hair falls under, we have all the information you need in order to identify which category your hair falls under.  Once this is known, it will be easier to create the proper hair care routine for your specific hair type.

This will ensure that the products you are using will only enhance and improve your hair health.  Not only does this prevent wasting money on products that won’t respond to your hair. But, it will prevent unnecessary damage possibly caused by using the wrong products for your hair type. Overprocessed, damaged, and brittle hair will be replaced with healthy, shiny, and soft hair that is being properly cared for.

Dry Scalp

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it for as long as it is needed- healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp!  If your scalp lacks hydration from the moisturizing oils naturally created in the roots of the hair, the skin of the scalp will peel and create the flakes of dandruff we try so hard to avoid!

It may seem quite obvious, but dry hair and a dry scalp need adequate hydration in order to remain healthy!  If this isn’t being done naturally, it’s up to you to use the proper products to treat your dry scalp and hair.  Use a hydrating and/or intense repair shampoo to bring the proper balance of hydration back to the hair and scalp.

The use of hair oil is another way to help revive the moisture that hair needs. Not only will this help with the appearance of hair but it will also provide the scalp with some relief.  Having a dry scalp can be uncomfortable, to say the least. It’s time to soothe the scalp with the proper products!

Environmental Factors

Where you live has a bigger impact on the health of your hair than you may think!  When you take the time to truly think about it, it makes perfect sense.  If you live in an area that leaves hair exposed to the elements (salt water, a lot of sun, hot and/or dry climate, harsh winds, etc.) it is important to give hair more TLC. All of these naturally occurring conditions take a toll on our skin and our hair.

Often, we focus on protecting our skin (as we should!) but our hair doesn’t get a second thought.  By using products in our hair specifically made to protect hair from harmful UV radiation, we’re getting ahead of the damage!  As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

Has this article caused you to take a second look at your own hair?

Are you noticing that the appearance of your hair is dull?  Is existing damage easily visible? OSKA PURE Intense Repair Shampoo and Conditioner are exactly what is needed to restore dry and brittle hair.

With an AminoPep fusion of hydrolyzed Adansonia digitata seed extract, hydrolyzed keratin, Sodium PCA, sunflower oil, and sweet almond oil, your hair will soak in every nutritional ingredient.  Remember, we don’t want to strip hair of its natural oil!  We simply want to wash the hair in a way that is gentle and hydrating, yet effective.

With the help of OSKA PURE, you will be left with hydrated hair that will feel less brittle with every use.