How to Treat Damaged Hair Naturally

There is no better way to liven things up a bit than by changing your hairstyle. It’s empowering…it’s trendy…it’s revolutionary and more! Unfortunately, the new look can also be a shock to your hair, as some of these changes can be extremely damaging to it. Of course, once the harm is done, the solution to the issue isn’t so clear-cut, is it? Luckily, this guide will explain how to treat damaged hair naturally.   

What Causes Dry Hair?

There are different types of hair damage, but the biggest offender is usually the dry kind. The environment you live in, bad hair care habits and your physical well-being can all be cause for dry, listless locks. Some of the environmental conditions that can cause dry hair include living in an arid, hot climate or swimming in chlorinated or salty bodies of water. 

There are also less-than-ideal hair care practices, such as using harsh shampoos and conditioners that can dry out hair follicles. Certain health conditions can interfere with your hair’s ability to hold moisture, too, including hypothyroidism. In fact, brittle, dry hair is often one of a sluggish thyroid’s early symptoms. 

How to Identify Damaged Hair

You can easily identify damaged hair strands because they eventually start to exhibit some telltale signs. Here are a few that show up after a few too many hot-air blowouts:

• Overly dry or frizzy hair
• Split ends or white nodules at the end of hair shafts
• Hair that has become difficult to style or hair that won’t hold a style 
• A mane that tangles or knots easily (also known as rat’s nest)
• Hair breakage happens when grooming or during styling

How to Fix Heat Damaged Hair

Depending on your hair type and how bad the damage is, treatment options will vary. Curly hair gets dry easily, so using deep conditioning treatments such as “Two Drop” Mounia Serum to seal moisture back into your hair follicles is crucial. All-natural Serum smooths hair cuticles, reduces friction, adds shine and provides all-day protection. The conditioner also contains no fillers (such as silicone) and every ingredient works hard to improve both the health and appearance of your hair. 

For straight hair that’s heat damaged, it will appear dry and brittle. If you have split ends, you’ll need to have a discussion with your stylist to see if they recommend trimming a little off the ends. 

Next, use a leave-in treatment such as Mounia Masque to restore natural protein to your hair. The luxurious masque strengthens and detangles hair, and its Selective Hydration Technology provides extra focus on the damaged areas and soothes broken bonds in your hair follicles. Leave the Masque in for 5-10 minutes and rinse to return your hair to its glossiest best. It’s that simple! 

How to Fix Chemically Treated Hair

The harsh process of color treating and bleaching can really punish your hair. If you wash your hair and notice that it has a slimy or spongy feeling, know that this symptom is likely a sign of extensive hair damage. 

In a nutshell, the structural integrity of the hair strand is destroyed, and at this stage, your hair is likely already breaking. When it’s dry, your hair will have the consistency of straw and will no longer hold color. 

Unfortunately, all the oiling and lubricating in the world won’t help your hair at this point. The best you can hope for from here is to try to keep your tresses intact until your hair grows out. Moreover, you will need professional solutions and advice on how to prevent that from ever occurring again.

There is good news: A professional hairstylist can work with you to start reparative treatments. Going forward, you can also start looking on your own for the best shampoos and conditioners that will keep your hair at its healthiest. Then follow this guide on how to treat damaged hair naturally and avoid toxic chemicals.  

What are the Best Shampoos & Conditioners for Dry Hair?

Whether your hair is recovering from too much processing, or you just have an occasional case of bed head, it is essential to always use the best natural shampoo and conditioner. For all your dry haircare remedies, you can use Mounia Clean Haircare System to shampoo, nourish and condition your locks.

In Arabic, Mounia means “a wish granted,” and we want to make sure everyone wishing for healthier, better hair can have it! Our Clean Haircare System combines ancient Moroccan haircare techniques with modern technology to create an effective regimen that cleans, nourishes and keeps your hair at its healthiest best. In addition to Mounia Serum and Masque being in the bundle, the Clean Haircare System also features Mounia Rinse with vitamin and mineral-laden Rhassoul clay.

Follow these guidelines on how to treat damaged hair naturally and use the Mounia Clean Haircare System based on science and strategic analysis of organic healing ingredients, and return your hair to its fullest, healthiest condition.