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There’s no way around it: If you’ve
been processing your hair and it shows signs of damage, it’s time to stop the
harsh treatments and take a few steps to repair it. “It’s time to put down the
dryer, put down the iron—stop the things that are damaging your hair,” says Dr.
Piliang.
“Your hair is biologically dead but underneath, new, healthy hair
is growing.” Next, give that new hair a chance to thrive by getting a
haircut to remove the damaged ends. Then get regular trim-ups once a month,
which should keep your hair at a constant length as it grows out. “It removes
the split ends and keeps them from splitting farther up the shaft,” she says.
“Each cut trims off the thinnest portion, and your hair looks thicker.”
Finally, practice healthy hair habits, she advises: Use a heavy
conditioner that contains natural oils (coconut, moroccan, or argan), a heat
protectant product, and specially formulated hair-strengthening products. Tip:
“With all those products, you don’t need it up by your scalp; you can start at
ear level,” she says.
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