8. Dull Hair
Dull lifeless hair may be a surefire sign that your hair is severely dehydrated. It could also be that you have product buildup. In either case your hair is signalling that something is not quite right and needs to be fixed quickly.
9. Very Oily Hair Or Scalp
While sebum can be good for hair, too much can be a sign of seborrheic dermatitis, a condition characterized by overactive sebaceous glands.
Such a condition may worsen depending on the type of shampoo or topical treatment applied. If you find your scalp itches excessively, flakes, has soreness and dark spots then this may be the cause. On the other hand, it could be stress and anxiety that is causing the oily issue.
Recommendations
More often than not, a combination of these issues will be present rather than just one for those of you with distressed hair owing to the fact that they may have been overlooked for quite some time.
Perhaps because you didn’t know they were that serious or because you thought that some quick fixes would address them. To start off with, you may want to get a hair analysis done by a good stylist so you can have a precise diagnosis specific to you.
► You can start by ensuring that you restore the pH balance of your hair. There are natural products that can address this such as Aloe Vera juice* or gel.
► Keep your hair hydrated using layering techniques like the LOC method to keep dryness at bay and deep condition often to keep the balance in check.
► Know your hair’s porosity levels with this simple at home porosity test and follow recommendations depending on the results.
► A cleansing detox juice thrown into your regimen could help you restore the balance from the inside and create the right environment for healthy hair growth. There is a reason that some natural hair salons offer these as part of their offerings so take advantage of them.
► A weekly leave-in mask or conditioning your hair with a teaspoon or two of olive oil* added is good for smoothing the cuticle.
► Ensure that your diet provides the vitamins and minerals needed for overall wellness and your hair will be taken care of as well.
► Use heat protectant* when heat styling to protect your cuticle and keep heat use to a minimum.
► Trim off SSKk’s, keep your hair moisturized and opt for stretched protective styles to guard against them.
► Use a protein rich conditioner to restore elasticity.
When all is said and done, prevention is the best answer for distressed hair so be good to your hair and health and you will keep these signs and symptoms at bay.
Alx Edg says
BlackHairInformation.com..Thanks for all the info you have shared with us and the free e-book.Appreciated!!
BlackHairInformation.com says
You are welcome Alx Edg
Justalina Soverall says
Love her hair!
Kamarla Walters says
I use Kantu leave in conditioner for my hair treatments, is that ok or is there something else i should be using?
Comfort CorNy Day says
does it make ur hair grow
BlackHairInformation.com says
Hair treatments? What do you mean? Cantu is a leave in that you use AFTER your deep conditioning treatment
Comfort CorNy Day says
i dont about that leave!
Linda McClinton says
Thank you for the ebook! I love all of the tips too and I love my natural hair…keeps me feeling like a naturally spiritual woman. 🙂
Mia Peterson says
SO YOU STILL HAPPY
Mojo says
great tips!!
Marsha Buchanan says
I’ve had my fair share of these ladies so I can understand the frustration that comes with dealing with them. Patience is important when battling any of these issues and more so when dealing with multiple issues, so be patient, be consistent and you will reap the rewards.
Keanna Akasha Payne says
I just buzzed off my hair two months ago due to a lot Of. Dyes, perms and bleaching. It’s grown somewhat but what can I do/use to make sure it stays healthy and continues to grow without breaking off?
Marsha Buchanan says
Congratulations on that step Keanna Akasha Payne. Ensuring that you continue to grow healthy hair involves consistently engaging in a number of practices inclusive of having a healthy diet to nourish the growth from within, moisturizing and sealing, deep conditioning and maintaining the proper protein and moisture balance. Healthy hair care practices such as sleeping in a satin cap/scarf (or on a satin pillow case) and low manipulation through protective styling will be crucial especially as the hair grows longer. The key in all this is consistency.