Help for broken hair due to dying & chemical straightening..?

I've now learnt to treat my hair with respect. It is naturally brown and I went blonde last year. I also tried a store's own chemical straightening cream to see if I could make it smoother %26amp; straighter. Big fat mistake. A few days later the front strands went wrinkly and damaged, then broke off. I now have what looks like a thick fringe gone wrong, and I always clip it back so people don't see what a mess it is. It has grown a few inches since but is still damaged and I still get the odd few strands breaking off. I use a good conditioner/treatment; is there anything else I can do to help it apart from wait for the healthy hair to grow?? I'm growing it now and will never put chemicals on it again until I go grey. Any vitamins I can take? I eat a very healthy diet %26amp; exercise, and wash my hair every other day. I don't think extensions would help would it? thanks

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

hi i'm a hairdresser

lol yeah bleaching hair and then chemically straightening, recipie for disaster.

i had colour correction last yr - brown hair dyed bk to blonde, my hair took quite a battering (shud of known better really lol)...

so solution...

1) do deep conditioning treatments, weekly - use a reconstructor conditioner - this helps repair the hair

2)use a leave in conditioner after washing hair - this helps detangle the hair

3)avoid using heat on the hair if u can - no hairdryers etc. let hair dry naturally and if u do use a hairdryer, use a thermal protection spray.

4) avoid having any chemical treatments on the hair - unless uve already dyed it and jus need roots doing, avoid putting the hair colour on ur ends. if u havent dyed it - dont think about it.

5) getting regular hair cuts - 4-6 weeks.

hair grows average 1/2 inch per month and theres no miracle to make it grow faster. make sure sure u have a balanced diet this will help.

when ur hair is strong enough - in about 6 months time or so, if u do want long hair, u cud try having hair extensions - weave/sewn in 1s r better. ur own hair is braided and strips of hair sewn in - this gives ur hair a chance to grow etc. avoid glue extensions they jus cause damage. (i currently have weave in extensions)

** if conditioners are reconstructing 1s - they penetrate deep into the hair shaft and help repair any damage already caused then help smooth down the cuticle. no offense but i think i kno what i'm talking about.

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

You could go to a hair dresser and see if they can sort your hair out.

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

go to your hair hairdressers they should be able to give you some advice

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

i killed my hair because of dying it, i went to the hair dresser and she told me, the best thing to do was have regular trims, dont blow dry it, let it dry naturally.

you can buy some natural serums, if you need to straighten it.

just buy a good brand dry damaged hair shampoo and conditioner.

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

It sounds like the hair is permanently damaged. Did you do both of these processes close together? You could go to a salon for an evaluation. But the wrinkly appearance that you speak of sounds like the damage is permanent. You may have to cut off as much of the damaged hair as possible while the healthy hair grows or maybe buy a wig.

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

you should try to apply coconut oil! it works =) try not to use chemical-contained products! try to use natural products.

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

as you said you can only really wait until all the odd hair has been grown out

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

damaged hair is damaged hair.

Stuff may claim to repair it but it won't. The only way to repair damage hair is to cut it.

You can start doing deep conditioning treatments once a week and take vitamins but it won't fix the hair thats damaged.

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

Hi I'm a part time hair stylist...

I'd say the worst possible thing you could do is wash it every day, even if it is messed up.

Go and see a hair stylist and he/she will give you an all natural serum to leave in... this would replace washing it and will leave your hair soft and deprived of all static electricity and grit that's left behind from all the treatment.

Stay away from hair straightners/curlers/dryers etc. Only use a towel and dry your hair softly... Remember to put in vatiman oil for repairing broken and spilt strands, you should see results in 2 weeks! Good luck

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

You are absolutely right! Too much chemicals are bad for your hair. Try to use light shampoo, you do not want to be smelly and dirty rigght? Wash and rinse your hair throughly with lukewarm water, and dry your hair with a towel instead of blow-drying it.

For vitamins, you should consider consuming food that contains substantial amount of Vitamin A which contains antioxidant to help produce healthy sebum for your scalp. Examples: Fish liver oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches.

Vitamin C helps too:D There is supposedly antioxidant that helps maintain skin %26amp; hair health. Examples: Citrus fruits [like orange], strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and dark green vegetables

Vitamin E - Antioxidant that enhances scalp circulation. Food sources: Cold-pressed vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, soybeans, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - Prevents graying and hair loss. Food sources: Whole grain cereals, brewer's yeast, organ meats and egg yolks. Daily dose: 4-7 mg.

Vitamin B6 - Prevents hair loss, helps create melanin, which gives hair its color. It won't change yours back to brown though, of course:D Examples of food with such supplements are: Brewer's yeast, liver, whole grain cereals, vegetables, organ meats and egg yolk.

Vitamin B12 can prevent hair loss too:D Examples are: Chicken, fish, eggs and milk.

But avoid taking too much of it! Like chemicals, an overdosage is in fact TOXIC and will cause serious health problems and even further hair loss/:

If you dont mind, you should just cut your hair short. I'm sure your hairdresser can recommend you a haircut that will make you look good, but also not strain your hair. With a lesser bulk, your hair can absorb the necessary nutrients better:D

Hopefully your hair will be alrigght(: If all else fail, just wait patiently for the next 2-3 months for your fringe to grow back:D Till then you can get yourself a nice cap/hat if it's really that bad:D

Good luck:D

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

I went to the hairdressers yesterday and they told me the same thing that my hair is broke with all the straightening i do ! They told me i should by this stuff, before drying your hair apply the gel on your hair and rub it in ! So i got some and it is Great, it was only 鎷?6 to and the woman said it will last for ages ! It is also in a green bottle ! And it make your hair smell really nice too !

So go into you hairdressers and say my hair is broke with all the straightening i do ! Can you give a product i can use !

Thanks Jodie

Help for broken hair due to dying %26amp; chemical straightening..?

Best thing to do is go to your stylist and have her trim your damaged ends. If you dont trim the ends then your hair will just continue to look frizzy and damaged. And try a good conditoning treatment. And stay away from those chemicals and colours missy!! Haha!