Beyond hair thinning, lack of moisture is a primary challenge we face as we age. Our skin glands produce less sebum making our tresses feel perpetually dry. Having low hair porosity or even high hair porosity and using the wrong products can also contribute to having dry hair, even when using a conditioner. Low porosity hair is hard to hydrate while high porosity hair loses moisture easily. Show
Many of us attempt to moisturize our locks, but they can remain brittle and dry, no matter what we do. For example, trying to hydrate with extra coconut oil may only lead to clogged pores and oily hair. To achieve silky, smooth locks, the key is tailoring your solutions to your aging hair and scalp. Why Does My Hair Lack Moisture?Our hair’s texture changes as we age, slowly becoming thinner, grayer and sometimes coarser and brittle. However, in addition to age-related factors, your hair may have high or low hair porosity. Your hair's porosity describes how well your strands can take in oils and moisture, as well as retain them. Both low and high porosity can result in dry tresses. You Have High Porosity HairWhen your high-heat tools damage your cuticle layer, it will likely result in high porosity. When this happens, it’s more likely to result in high porosity hair. That means the
cuticles are lifted and have gaps between them. This can make it harder for your hair fibers to retain moisture and could lead to frizz and tangle issues.
You Have Low Porosity HairOur hair fibers comprise three distinct layers: the medulla (innermost layer), the cortex (middle layer), and the outermost layer, the cuticles. If you have low porosity hair, it means your overlapping cuticle cells are tightly packed together with no spaces between them. This makes it difficult for water, conditioners and other products to deliver hydration to your strands. In addition, if your strands have low porosity, you might find that your hair products aren’t penetrating properly and usually just sit on your head. For instance, you might apply a leave-in conditioner or a moisturizer on the ends of your hair and check back in an hour and find it still there. It might even come off in your hands if you touch it, meaning your hair absorbed little to none of your product. How Do I Care for Low Porosity and High Porosity Hair?If you have hair with low porosity, you may feel the need to add more and more conditioners or use more than one product at a time, thinking that will solve your dry hair problems. Because your cuticles are so tightly packed together, it seems like no amount of product will penetrate. The key is to apply your hair products while your hair is warm
and wet. Heat can lift your hair’s cuticles and allow moisture to permeate your hair shaft easily. You should also look for products with ingredients that will gently work their way past your cuticles. You May Need to Deep Condition Your HairDeep conditioners have ingredients to nourish and fortify your hair by penetrating your hair shaft. The best approach for any hair porosity (high, low and even normal) is a two-pronged approach: First hydrate and then seal in the moisture. So look for products that do
both. Both products use a proprietary blend of five plant-based butters: avocado, murumuru, cupuaçu, macadamia and mango. These butters work through high porosity strands and help coat and seal cuticles to protect, repair and soften your strands. Other hydrating ingredients include:
It Could Be Time to Scrub Your ScalpYour hair can experience perpetual dryness if your scalp is clogged with old hair products and buildup from dirt, pollutants and dead skin cells. This can cause your scalp to become dry, itchy and irritated. Like your face, it's vital to maintain open pores and keep your skin clean and refreshed. New Dawn Activated Charcoal Scalp Cleanser physically and chemically exfoliates and resets your scalp using lactic acid and proprietary activated charcoal:
Use New Dawn scalp cleanser during your shower once every week or every other week to keep your scalp and hair balanced and refreshed. Check Your ShampooLook for a shampoo that doesn’t leave a residue that can block your pores and cuticles. Also, attempt to find products that contain ingredients to counter age-related dryness. The goal is to preserve your natural hair and scalp oils to maintain balanced pH and healthy hair growth. Without them, your hair will become brittle and dry, no matter how many conditioning products you use. Shampoos that work well include:
Use Products from Better Not Younger to Moisturize Your Dry HairAlways remember to safeguard your hair and scalp if you’re going out in extreme weather. Wear a scarf or a hat to protect them from sun and wind. Also, maintain a healthy diet full of nuts and omega-rich fish. Finally, take care of your mind and body from the inside out. Supplement
your diet with Significant Other Hair, Skin & Nails to ensure your body gets all the vitamins and minerals needed to grow lush, vibrant hair. Check out our complete lineup of BNY’s aging hair solutions on our Shop
page. Featured BNY's Solutions For Your Dry HairWhy is my hair always so frizzy no matter what I do?That's because frizzy hair is caused by one main culprit: dryness. Colour treatments, heat and sun damage are just a few of the things that can cause frizz-inducing dryness, no matter your hair type. When hair is dry, it absorbs moisture from the air, causing strands to puff up and become frizzy.
Does conditioner stop frizzy hair?Conditioning tames tangles and frizzy hair by enveloping each cuticle with a protective layer. Thereby causing the frayed edges of cuticle layers to smoothen and settle down, which makes the hair remain untangled and non-frizzy.
Why is my hair frizzy After shampooing and conditioning?Using the Proper Hair Products. Choose quality shampoos and conditioners. Sulfates in shampoo are great at stripping away dirt and oils, but they are incredibly drying to hair and can cause excess frizz. Opt for shampoos and conditioners that are sulfate-free to reduce the drying, fizzing effect on your strands.
Why is my hair dry even though I use conditioner?Our skin glands produce less sebum making our tresses feel perpetually dry. Having low hair porosity or even high hair porosity and using the wrong products can also contribute to having dry hair, even when using a conditioner. Low porosity hair is hard to hydrate while high porosity hair loses moisture easily.
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