It’s easy to damage your hair. If you’ve ever been a DIY bottle blonde, or use harsh heat tools every day — you know what I mean.
After repeated exposure to chemical or heat treatments, our hair can become worn down, brittle, and start to break. This is a result of damaging the hair shaft. The most extreme damage can actually cause hair loss. (Be kind to your hair, folks.)
If your hair is brittle and standing up on end, there are still some things you can do to help restore your locks.
In-salon treatments are intensive treatments that quickly deliver much-needed nourishment. These are the 4 best treatments for damaged hair.
#1 Olaplex No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment
When our hair is damaged, the bonds in our hair begin to lose their structure and break. Olapex bond-building treatment uses patented technology to help restore broken bonds.
When these bonds are restored you’re left with shiny, smooth, and stronger hair.
Intensive treatments are done in the salon but some milder formulas are available as at-home treatments.
#2 K18 Keratin Treatment
Our hair is 95% made up of a protein called keratin. The integrity of the keratin chains is what determines our hair health and strength.
K18 treatment consists of 13 amino acids that form a peptide chain that penetrates the hair to reconnect broken keratin bonds, restoring strength, and shine.
#3 Redken HeatCure
This protein treatment is heat-activated and works to restore broken hair bonds for silky smooth hair. This treatment is delivered with a specially designed heat tool that delivers the specialized formula deep into the hair. Clients are sent home with an at-home mask to be used in between services.
#4 Kérastase Fusio Dose
A salon favorite. This highly concentrated hair treatment is tailored to your hair needs and only takes 5 short minutes to take effect. These salon treatments also come with take-home kits that can help you prolong the effects of the treatment.
Summary
Even if you’ve damaged your hair through chemical or heat damage, there are ways you can repair and rejuvenate your locks.
These four treatments are designed to repair broken bonds that can result in brittle, dry and frizzy hair. If you’ve ever “fried” your hair, you’re familiar with this type of damage.
To mend your hair, try repair treatments that are aimed at repairing broken disulfide bridges and be gentle with your hair. Also, expect that your stylist might suggest a small trim to cut off split ends at the bottom of your hair.
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