SOS: Straw-like hair: what to do? Here are the remedies.

There's no escape from this: straw hair is beautiful to look at and pleasant to wear only when it's part of a wide-brimmed hat. If your hair feels like straw, what should you do? What remedies should you use? Let's explore them together.

Dry hair, brrr : how annoying is the straw-like effect that inevitably occurs when hair is dehydrated, frizzy, dull, and unmanageable . What should you do in these cases?

To understand this, let's start by understanding why we have straw-like hair:

First of all, don't worry : dry hair is a very common blemish, and it affects everyone, to a greater or lesser extent, at least once in their lives.

Extreme dryness of the hair is caused by a lack of sebum in the hair tissue itself , a lack which, in turn, can be caused by various factors :

• genetics
• poor nutrition or nutrient absorption disorders
• hormonal factors
• environmental and climatic factors (prolonged and careless exposure to the sun, UV rays or, conversely, to very cold temperatures, air conditioning, etc.)
• incorrect cosmetic habits (overly aggressive shampoos, frequent bleaching and dyeing, excessive use of hair dryers and straighteners)

Unfortunately, there's little you can do about genetics , while for issues related to diet or hormonal balance, it's always best to consult a specialist. For this reason, here we'll focus on the last two causes of straw-like hair: environmental/climatic factors and inappropriate cosmetic habits.

When we talk about environmental and climatic factors, we are referring to a multitude of elements:

• the sun
• sea ​​salt
• the chlorine in the swimming pool
• the wind
• the air conditioning
• the smog
• excessive heat or cold

Yes, all these factors contribute to hair looking like straw. So, what do we do? We'll explain shortly.

Speaking of an incorrect hair care routine, however, dry hair is related either to the use of unsuitable products , or to an incorrect use of products which, in themselves, are harmless :

• washing with shampoos that are too aggressive or not suitable for your hair/scalp type
• washing with water that is too hot
• rubbing or combing too vigorously
• frequent use of hair dryers and straighteners without first applying a heat protector
• frequent stressful treatments (folding, dyeing, bleaching)

Do you find yourself in one or more of these behaviors? Then let's move on and see the best remedies for straw-like hair.

Straw hair is very, very (very!) dry hair. It therefore requires an intensive treatment consisting of:

• frequent masks , even twice a week, with nourishing , hydrating and fortifying products (jojoba oil, almond oil, coconut oil, argan oil, linseed oil, shea butter)
• applying conditioner after every wash
• cleansing with delicate and nourishing products

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