Advice on dry hair

Extremely dry hair. What can I use to hydrate the hair throughout the day that won't cause a filmy build up or dry my hair out?
( 9 May 2008)

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Natural Treatment for Dry Hair

There is no substance that you can use on your hair without it eventually building up unless you wash your hair regularly and thoroughly, however some hair products will not dry hair as much as others. Still, it is best not to apply any product on the hair that will remain throughout the day. If you have dry hair, there are many other things that you can do to improve it.

Coconut oil is among the best treatments for hair, and you should massage your scalp with warm coconut oil at least thrice a week, and more often if you feel the need. This should be done at the end of the day, about an hour before bathing, or better still, overnight. If you keep the oil on overnight, you need to wash it off in the morning.

Use a shampoo for dry or very dry hair, but find a brand that suits you. There is no "best" brand — what works best for a friend might make your hair look terrible. The same goes for a conditioner. With both shampoo and conditioner, you need to leave them on your hair for at least three minutes, and then wash them out thoroughly but gently. Let your hair dry on its own, never rub it with the towel, and never comb in when it is wet. Once your hair has dried properly, comb it for at least three minutes. Combing can be done several times through the day if done carefully; it helps coat the hair with the natural oil that is produced by the scalp.

answered by M W on 9 May 2008, 5:10:04

Advice on dry hair

Extremely dry hair. What can I use to hydrate the hair throughout the day that won't cause a filmy build up or dry my hair out? ( 9 May 2008)

Extremely dry hair. What can I use to hydrate the hair throughout the day that won't cause a filmy build up or dry my hair out?
( 9 May 2008)