Dry, brittle hair

[maia]

Hi, hope I can get some advice on here, I'm beauty therapist so just popped over from beauty forums. My hair is beginning really dry and brittle, I have sort of hair that I have no choice but ti use straighteners on otherwise it looks a mess, I use heat protecting spray and tried all sorts conditioners and leave in conditioners I have recently started swimming again which I know chlorine damages as well, I don't want to have to wear swim cap, is there any conditioners/treatments that are really good that I can use to improve my hair as it's now meaning my hair constantly looks flyaway, frizzy and a mess. I've ran out of shop bought options as I no they probably aren't the best to use anyway! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks xx

 

[Scotty2012]

Hi, hope I can get some advice on here, I'm beauty therapist so just popped over from beauty forums. My hair is beginning really dry and brittle, I have sort of hair that I have no choice but ti use straighteners on otherwise it looks a mess, I use heat protecting spray and tried all sorts conditioners and leave in conditioners I have recently started swimming again which I know chlorine damages as well, I don't want to have to wear swim cap, is there any conditioners/treatments that are really good that I can use to improve my hair as it's now meaning my hair constantly looks flyaway, frizzy and a mess. I've ran out of shop bought options as I no they probably aren't the best to use anyway! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks xx

Hi maia

If you can afford it, Kérastase is a very good salon brand and has been proven to work.

Specifically you could try:

Bain Nutri-Thermique (Shampoo)
Masque Nutri-Thermique (Conditioner)

Before you blow dry use:

Ciment Thermique (Leave-in strengthening cream and heat protector)

After you have dried and straightened your hair use:

Sérum Oléo-Relax (Anti-frizz and adds shine)

If you follow this regime and learn how to use the products correctly, you will see a massive improvement and in the long term it will be healthier for your hair. If you want to ask any questions, please feel free to contact me.

 

[PinkSwoon]

Look into Joico too! You'll find lots of ranges at FeelUnique including Kérastase & Redken.
Around 2 years ago my hair was in the best condition it's ever been in as I was dying it with Henna suspended in cocoa butter (the ones from Lush) & I'd leave it on all night so if you can get hold of raw cocoa butter (minus the henna) it's definitely worth a go!

Due to straightening, the shaft of your hair will be damaged so you'll need a protein based treatment to rebuild & strengthen the hair from the 'core' rather than just use silicones which temporarily smooth the hair shaft, making it feel healthy & strong even though it isn't, now these don't come costly, just whisk a few eggs & leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing in cool water.

Good luck