I know I’m not the only one who occasionally grabs a handful of hair—especially the ends—and starts a close inspection. Are they damaged, or are they just dry? Heaven forbid there are any split ends – my day would be ruined! Okay, okay, maybe I’m being a bit dramatic. It’s not that important, but my hair’s health and length matter to me, and I’m pretty sure they matter to you, too.

Grab a hand mirror and take a look at your hair. Take a look at your ends, see how they look and more importantly, how they feel when you touch them. Dry hair vs damaged hair? Stll not sure? Don’t worry, let’s discuss!

Dry hair vs damaged hair – what’s the difference?

It can be really challenging to spot the difference between dry hair and damaged hair.

They can look pretty similar, but it’s crucial to tell them apart because dry and damaged hair require very different approaches, and you want to do the right thing for your hair, instead of wasting time, effort and money.

Let’s talk about dry hair first. Dry hair is much easier to manage than damaged hair, so that is good news! It can be caused by washing your hair too often, using harsh chemicals and cleansers or even by weather conditions.

It often feels rough to the touch, lacks shine and smoothness, and may look dull and frizzy.

Damaged hair, on the other hand, is a bigger challenge to handle. So, how to know if your hair is damaged?

Damaged hair is caused by hair dye/bleaching your hair and heat styling. If you notice that your hair keeps breaking and you have noticeable split ends – unfortunately your hair is damaged.

If this sounds familiar – don’t panic! There are steps you can take that don’t involve cutting your hair short (of course, if you’ve already been looking for a new hairstyle, swing by the Hello Gorgeous salon Naples and let’s do it!).

How to care for dry hair?

Now the big question: how to fix dry hair? The first step is keeping in mind that dry hair lacks moisture and hydration, so that’s what you need to provide.

Use gentle, sulfate-free shampoos and try to not overwash your hair. After that proceed with the best deep conditioner for your dry hair: look for ingredients such as glycerin, aloe vera, keratin and argan oil. These ingredients will work towards restoring your hair’s moisture and making it look shiny, silky and smooth, which is something we all dream of, am I right?

Of course, you shouldn’t forget about the after-wash hair care. Make sure to use the absolute best leave-in conditioner for dry hair. By now, you probably know that I prefer helping my clients learn about ingredients and how they work instead of just throwing names of different brands at them. When choosing a leave-in conditioner look for panthenol, glycerin and aloe vera.

Another tip is to make sure the leave-in conditioner contains dimethicone, which acts as a heat protectant and will help you preserve your hair’s health even while styling with heat.

How to care for damaged hair?

If you’re someone who enjoys dying your hair and styling it with heat, chances are you have damaged hair, most likely accompanied by split ends. That’s okay, I know how tempting it can be to experiment with color, and more often than not, damage is unavoidable. However, that does not mean you should just give up and chop your hair.

Let’s find some great options to revive your hair and keep your confidence intact!

Apart from a great shampoo and leave-in conditioner, it’s important to implement a hair mask for damaged hair. A protein rich hair mask is the perfect choice, because where dry hair lacks moisture, damaged hair lacks protein.

My advice would be trying a bond repair treatment such as Olaplex.

Wondering is Olaplex good for your hair? The quick answer is YES! Olaplex is designed to rebuild and strengthen hair damaged by coloring, bleaching, and heat styling. If you’re considering it, visit the best hair salon Naples FL – Hello Gorgeous salon Naples and relax while our amazing team of hair stylists takes care of your hair.

In conclusion…

I get it – you want your hair to look good and feel healthy. I hope that by the end of this article, you will have reached a point where you better understand your current hair situation and are considering your next step.

If you’re curious about Olaplex or any other treatments, don’t hesitate to contact us at (239) 261-3131 or schedule your appointment via this link.

Our amazing team of hairstylists is here to help you revive your hair and make it look shiny, healthy, and smooth.

We’re waiting for you at Hello Gorgeous Hair Salon Naples FL, to give you the hair that will make you excited about every day!