Website design By BotEap.comDry textured hair can be very frizzy and a nightmare for hairdressers. It can be so curly and thick that it is difficult to manage and shape. There are numerous products we see on TV that promise to treat dry, textured hair, from steamers to automatic curlers. What the TV ads don’t tell you is that most of these items don’t work or require many hours or days of treatment to be effective. In this article, we’ll discuss tips on what trained hair care specialists do to treat dry textured hair.

Website design By BotEap.comFirst you need to properly clean your hair. When we say clean properly, we do not mean washing your hair regularly. You should remove all the products you use to style your hair. People with dry, textured hair tend to be heavy users of hairsprays, gels, etc. These products can create buildup and will prevent moisturizers from having their full effect. This is why a hairdresser will sometimes repeat washing and rinsing a person’s hair 2 or 3 times before applying conditioner. Also, if you have dandruff, use shampoos that actually treat the source of the dandruff. Many cheaper shampoos will only remove dandruff from your hair, but won’t treat your dry scalp. This will only exacerbate the problem when you try to treat and style your hair.

Website design By BotEap.comOnce the hair is completely clean, apply a quality moisturizer. Cheap moisturizers are just that (you get what you pay for). Some may even have alcohol and other ingredients that can be harmful to your hair and make it dry even more. Natural (organic is best) plant-based and oil-based moisturizers tend to have the best effect. If you want to save some money, BJ shops have their own version of Paul Mitchell’s hair care and it works great. To properly apply the moisturizer, lift the hair and apply it to the base or roots of the hair first and then apply it to the entire length of the hair. This will ensure proper application to both hair and scalp. How long you leave it in and how often you should apply it depends on how dry or tight-textured your hair is. A good rule of thumb for dry textured hair is 2-3 times a week for maintenance and 4-5 times for the first week.

Website design By BotEap.comHair treatments like oil therapy and the like can also be helpful for dry textured hair. In some cases, where the hair is also very thick, thinning may be necessary. I would discuss this with your hair care professional first. Some other ideas are to stay away from franchise haircut places (notice I didn’t say salon). The last thing you need is a bad style or cut from someone who knows how to cut your hair in 5 minutes.

Website design By BotEap.comA specialist will take into account your hair color, texture, facial features, fashion desires and trends, and your body to see which suits you best. They look at the whole picture and see your hair as icing on a cake. As Jonathon says on the popular show Blowout, “Your hair can make or break you. I want all of my clients to feel and look like a superstar when I’m done with their hair.” This is very true: a great haircut and style will make you shine. And you can also ask your specialist for advice on your hair, products they recommend to treat dry textured hair, even fashion tips.