Chemical treatments include hair bleaching (also referred to as highlighting and balayage), hair dyeing, permanent waves, and curl relaxing. Bleach and hair dye can alter the hair’s physical structure, especially when bleaching and dyeing products are used incorrectly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
Overprocessed hair occurs when bleach is left on for too long, whether purposeful or not. Overprocessing can lead to breakage and dryness, while permanents and relaxers can cause chemical burns on the scalp and unbalanced pH levels<\/a> in the hair.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> Styling products, such as hair spray, and mousse, can lead to excessive buildup when used on a daily basis. If these styling products contain alcohol, they may also dry out the hair with extended use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> To help prevent damage, it\u2019s important to thoroughly wash and condition your hair when using styling products to ensure all buildup is removed. You can use clarifying shampoos to clean the strands without stripping the hair of its natural oils. Clarifying shampoo should be used sparingly unless it\u2019s specifically formulated for daily use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Environmental factors most often contribute to overly dry hair. If you spend a lot of time in the sun, you may notice your hair becomes drier during the summer due to over-exposure to UV rays. Chlorine from swimming pools can also lead to dryness and breakage, and in some cases, the chemicals from chlorine can cause a greenish tint to develop on lighter hair, particularly blondes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> Excess humidity, pollution, winter static, hard water, and harsh winter temperatures are also known for causing dry, hard-to-manage hair. Fortunately, damaged hair treatment products, such as leave-in conditioners<\/a> and moisturizing hair masks<\/a>, work well to replenish the hair and replace lost hydration.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nEnvironmental factors that cause hair damage\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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