What are the signs and causes for fragile/damaged hair and how to improve hair condition.

Everyone’s hair from time to time can go through a weaker phase caused by various factors;

-heat damage from the sun and heat tools such as; straightening/hairdryer.

-breakage from excessively tying the hair back.

- over-processed hair from colouring/perming/chemically straightening.

-poor health.

Hair that is in poor and weak condition can look frizzy, dull, lank. And can feel dry, rough and coarse which can be a nightmare to detangle when brushing.

If you are worried that your hair is in fragile condition, then here are a few tips to help your hair on the road to recovery.

- If you are suffering from hair loss, it is important to go to the doctors to ensure your health is in good condition. sometimes we all just need a little MOT check up at the doctors!

- Have a haircut and keep on top of regular trims. Because healthy hair will also grow so much faster and will become stronger than fragile hair.

- Invest in a salon professional shampoo and conditioner, we will advise hair care to ensure you are adding the right ingredients to your hair.

- Supplements are also a great way of fuelling your body with the right nutrients to contribute to hair health, here are a few recommendations;

- - Biotin- aka vitamin B7 B that promotes healthy hair growth, as it has functions in ‘creating red blood cells, which help carry nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicles’. Biotin also plays a role in keratin production which is a key component of hair.

- - Rosemary oil- prevents hair loss, nourishes the scalp/hair, supports healthy hair growth. We recommend using a rosemary oil that has been specially diluted so that it is safe to use for the hair and skin.

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(You must seek professional medical advice before taking any supplements).

- Hair treatments are your best friend! Our in salon hair treatments are designed to improve the hair condition. It does this by strengthening and restructuring the hair from the inside out. (See our blog for more information on conditioning treatments). Not to mention the positive impact of a head massage, not only is it relaxing, a head massage also improves blood circulation as it stimulates the scalp. So good circulation = promoting hair health and growth.