Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best treatment for damaged hair?
The best, salon-quality treatments are always reserved for professionals, “which means you’ll need a cosmetologist to handle it,” explains Claire. But when it comes to home remedies, she says that treating dry, damaged hair usually falls into two categories. “The first is high-quality cosmetic treatments, such as hair masks and conditioners, which provide temporary lightness and softness. “The second is a treatment that restores the bond like the K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Mask, which works at the molecular level to repair serious damage,” he said. Remember that you will need to see the results of the right treatment for a long time, but you must use it for a long time as the right treatment. for deep restoration.
How can I heal my damaged hair?
Healing damaged hair requires consistent care, nourishing products with restorative ingredients, and healthy lifestyle habits. “Home remedies can be just as effective, if not more so, if used correctly and regularly,” says Nast. Start with a gentle shampoo and conditioner that focuses on scalp health and replenishing moisture. Add a rich, deep conditioning mask to your weekly routine to improve hydration and strength. If possible, reducing the style of heat and chemical processing is important. When you reach for your hot tools, always condition your hair with a heat protectant.
Small changes like sleeping on a silk pillow to reduce friction, eating a balanced diet, and staying clean will also help promote strong, healthy hair. “In the case of excessive damage, you may need to consult a professional for a salon treatment, such as a keratin treatment, which can deliver concentrated, long-lasting results that are only available through a licensed stylist,” says Nast.
Can severely damaged hair be repaired?
Yes, you can repair severely damaged hair, but that’s only the point. The amount of improvement you see depends on the extent of the damage and the treatment you use. Extreme problems like split ends or breakage cannot be completely reversed, but proper care can make hair look and feel healthy. As David explains, moderate damage usually responds well to bond repair products, while severe damage usually requires in-salon treatment.
Meet the experts
How we test and review products
We always include various testers in our makeup verticals, but hair care products and tools are another story. While there are certainly products that can be used for all different hair types, lengths, curl patterns, sizes, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind. Many are created to address concerns (dandruff, breakage, dryness) or to work more effectively on a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair). You wouldn’t want to pick up a purple shampoo that’s only been reviewed by someone for, say, auburn hair, or a diffuser that hasn’t been tested by anyone with curls—right?
To review the best hair treatments for damaged hair, we enlisted the help of dozens of editors, writers, contributors, and hairstylists—many of whom have damaged hair they’d like to treat. Testers considered performance across four main categories: efficiency, texture and information, smell, and packaging. To find out more about what’s involved in our reporting, see our full review process and how to page.
Our staff and inspectors
A beauty product is a personal purchase. You may be looking for a face cream to combat persistent dryness or a new nail product to add to your Sunday skincare routine; you may simply be browsing around for the latest launch to hit the hair market. Whatever your wants or needs and concerns, Seduction you want to make sure you like whatever we recommend in our stories. We believe that having a diverse group of writers and editors—in addition to the extensive list of external reviewers and industry experts we call on regularly—is critical to achieving that goal.
After all, we can indeed Are we saying that a skin care product is “best” for people over 50 when the only testers we asked for were people under 30? Can we honestly consider a premium diffuser worth your hard-earned money if it’s never been tested on curls? We pride ourselves on the fact that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair colors, genders, and backgrounds, which means we are able to thoroughly evaluate any beauty product that enters the beauty closet.
