Best Hair Masks for Damaged Hair
Channel: Famous Fusion
Date: 2020-07-09

If you have damaged hair—which can be marked by split ends and brittle texture—then you know that caring for it properly is a must. But aside from picking a shampoo and conditioner combo formulated to help fix damaged hair, there’s another product that should be on your radar, and that would be a hair mask for damaged hair. With the help of one of our best hair masks for damaged hair, you can help revive rough, lifeless locks! Here, find our best drugstore masks for dry, damaged hair as well as five hair care tips for your damaged locks.
DAMAGED HAIR CARE TIP #1: BE GENTLE WHEN YOU WASH YOUR HAIR
When you have damaged strands, it’s important to baby them. After all, you want to stop hair breakage, not contribute to it! That means no aggressive scrubbing when you’re in the shower. Instead, gently massage shampoo and conditioner through your locks.
DAMAGED HAIR CARE TIP #2: EASE UP ON BRUSHING
You know how we told you to be gentle when washing your hair? Well, that same rule applies when it comes to brushing. When you do brush, work your way up from the ends of your hair instead of started at your roots. Get any of the knots at the bottom out before moving up—and if you need to, spritz on a hair detangler after shampooing and conditioning to help make brushing easier once your hair has dried. And don’t even think about brushing wet hair, since that’s when it’s most fragile! Oh, and you know that myth about brushing your strands 100 times a day? Scratch that! According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), brushing your hair 100 strokes a day can actually cause damage and breakage.

Editor’s note: Want more detangling tips? Here’s How to Detangle Knotty Hair.

DAMAGED HAIR CARE TIP #3: BLOT YOUR WET HAIR WITH A COTTON T-SHIRT
After you’ve stepped out of the shower, reach for a cotton T-shirt instead of a towel since it can be gentler on fragile, wet strands.

DAMAGED HAIR CARE TIP #4: GO IN FOR A TRIM
It’s time for a fresh start! Sometimes, you just have to get those damaged ends snipped off. Why not use this as an opportunity to try a trendy haircut, such as a lob?

DAMAGED HAIR CARE TIP #5: PUT AWAY THE HEAT TOOLS
Frequent use of heat tools can potentially cause damage, according to the AAD, so it might be time to take a break from your blow-dryer, curling wand, and flat iron. That doesn’t mean your hair still can’t look fabulous, though. Embrace your natural texture and air dry your hair instead. Here are three ways to style your hair sans heat.

Option 1: Use mousse. Enhance your hair’s natural shape by applying an egg-sized amount of the L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle CURVE IT Elastic Curl Mousse to wet hair, evenly distributing it from roots to ends. Flip your hair over and scrunch, then let your curly hair air dry.

Option 2: Spritz on a wave spray. Post-shower, spray a little bit of the L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Wave Swept Spray onto damp hair, then braid your hair to make waves. Create one braid for looser waves or multiple braids for tighter waves. Once your hair has dried, undo the braids and tousle your hair for a carefree effect.

Option 3: Apply a hair pomade. Use the L'Oréal Paris Studio Line Overworked Hair Putty to create a messy, textured look. Apply a dime-sized amount to dry hair, scrunch, and add more product as you go. Make the look as messy and carefree as you choose! This style looks particularly flattering on those with lots of layers.