Products For Dry and Damaged Hair

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Products for dry and damaged hair replenish lost or stripped moisture while repairing split-ends and damage due to heat, chemical or environmental factors.

Breaking, tearing and loss of control are frequently the result of lost hydration.  Wind-blown locks (i.e. Spring Break), coloring, perms or over-styling with flat irons or blowers can steam and frizzle breaking down protein bonds that keeps the follicle shaft soft and pliable.  Lost nutrients, poor protein structure and loss of moisture leave styles frizzy and unmanageable.

Solutions for Dryness & Repair

As a manufacturer, we receive calls daily (especially during the spring and summer) asking for advice to repair damage.  From a product standpoint, there are two options.  One, use a moisturizing shampoo, and two, periodically use an oil treatment for quick repair.

Moisturizing Shampoo - While the term is thrown around quite a bit, moisturizing shampoos are formulated with specific ingredients that help replenish and restore protein bonds while maximizing absorption into the shaft and scalp.  What to look for?  Our most popular and successful products are formulated with two ingredients we think provide maximum benefit - Emu Oil and Panthenol.  Emu Oil is a deep penetrating compound that is easily absorbed into the sheath and cortex of the follicle.  It has transdermal properties meaning it penetrates depeply and easily and is a "carrier" oil - allowing it to infuse topical nutrition, vitamins and amino acids.  Panthenol helps soothe scalp and shaft and helps lock-in and retail elasticity and moisture.  Like many products prolonged and consistent use is recommended for maximum benefit.
Oil Treatment - There are several oils that will do the trick - Jojoba Oil, 100% Emu Oil, and Argan Oil.  Our preference is Jojoba Oil.  Though the others work great and are used for targeted treatments, Jojoba Oil (naturally-derived from the mid-western U.S. Jojoba shrub) mimics our natural scalp oil (sebum).  It is a common additive for shampoos and conditioners and is used alone for direct application.  It is well known for its' non-greasy properties and has proven excellent at helping repair damage while providing excellent hydration for scalp and hair dryness.

A dry hair shampoo combined with periodic Jojoba Oil treatments are excellent products for dry and damaged hair.  You get instant moisturization and repair combined with a long-term solution to maintain moisture, add body and control, and protect from future damage.