How To Retain Moisture For Dyed Hair

By Chloe Rodgz

Anyone who has ever dyed their hair has lived through the frustrations of having dried out hair that can turn into quite the mess. It always seems to happen at the worst times, but there are some things that can be done if you learn how to retain moisture for dyed hair. Instead of having frizzy hair and split ends, you will have a head of luxurious hair.

Hair dye can prevent natural scalp oils and proteins from soaking into the hair's cortex layer. It removes the moisture which is why most hair coloring products come with a special conditioner to apply directly after the coloring treatment. Although this keeps the hair feeling moisturized for the first couple of weeks, it's not long before hair can appear dull and dry. Excessive washing is certainly not the way to retain moisture for dyed hair and chemical-based hair moisturizers can build up often leaving the hair feeling weighed down and greasy.

Most will run out to a specialty store and buy things that are going to keep their hair most, but a much better route to go is purchasing organic hair care products or making your own with the elements that are in them. These products are much less expensive and can be made very simply if you have the desire to do so. Products with safflower oil are a great example.

A few drops of safflower oil every day and your hair will be as good as new. By working it slowly into the hair and scalp, you can bring it back to life to what it looked like long before the hair dye was ever needed. This is something that can be readily found at the supermarket and in many organic hair care products.

Another great solution is jojoba oil. This oil is the natural wax produced by the seeds of the jojoba plant and is chock full of essential fatty acids which are great for both skin and hair. It can be found in any health food store and has multiple uses. Jojoba oil closely resembles the molecular build of the scalp's natural oil, sebum, which makes it a great choice for a natural hair moisturizer.

Jojoba oil can be mixed in to any conditioner or it can be applied to damp hair prior to blow-drying. Only a couple of drops are needed, so use it sparingly. Your hair will instantly become soft and luxurious.

There are plenty of other natural solutions that you can use that will product similar results. The natural oils from things like olives, wheat germ, almonds and rosemary have all shown dramatic results when it comes to increasing the moisture in dry, dyed hair. All of these items can be found for just a few dollars right in your grocery store.

One thing that you should not forget is that everything that you eat will eventually have an effect on the outside of your body just as much as it will the inside of your body. When you have a poor, unbalanced diet, it will be reflected in both your skin and hair. In addition to using some or all of these natural remedies, make sure that your diet is balanced and nutritious and you should have a happy and healthy head of hair even after it is dyed. - 30292

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