It is when the hair cannot retain moisture or when the scalp does not produce enough oil to moisturize the hair.
Find out if you have dry hair
Do a simple test that reveals how dry your hair is. Take a freshly washed and wet hair strand. Twist it around your fingers (like dental floss) and start pulling. It should stretch about one third of its original length.
Elastic = Good moisture balance: if it stretches and returns to its original length
Stretchable = Dry hair: if it stretches and does not return to its original length
Breaks = Damaged hair: if it breaks immediately or soon after the hair strand is stretched.
Good habits for healthy hair
1. Wash your hair less often
Daily shampooing can really dry out the hair. Try to reduce the number of washes per week and always use conditioner after shampooing.
2. Let your hair rest from heat
Heat styling with curling irons and blow dryers simply has to wait so the hair can recover. Heat causes the hair to lose moisture retention, resulting in rough, frizzy, and dull hair.
- Always use heat protection when you need to heat-style your hair.
- Protect your hair with a hat or scarf from strong sun in the summer. If you have long hair, you can nourish and at the same time heat-protect your hair from the sun’s heat with hair oil. Hair oil is best applied to damp hair.
- Use hair masks regularly to restore the moisture balance in the hair.
- Wash your hair with lukewarm or cold water.
3. Care for your hair extra in dry environments or dry conditions climate
Restore moisture in the hair if you spend a lot of time in front of the computer, are in dry indoor air, or a dry climate.
- A humidifier in the home office moisturizes both skin and hair.
- Spray moisturizing hair mist once or several times during the day. Use conditioner spray if you have very dry hair.
4. Cut down the number of products
Using many styling products requires daily shampooing, which both damages and dries out the hair. Treating the hair with, for example, chemical-based hair dye also deteriorates hair quality.
- Use natural hair products and stop using hair products that contain silicones and other petroleum-based ingredients to avoid buildup on the hair.
- Do hair rinses regularly to remove buildup that prevents moisture absorption.
- Switch to natural styling products that are easier to wash out.
- Try organic hair dye that strengthens the hair.
5. Protect your hair from air pollution, saltwater, or pool baths
Use a shower cap or wet your hair thoroughly with clean water so it is saturated before saltwater or pool baths. Do hair rinses now and then to remove air pollution and chemical residues.
6. Brush your hair every day
Brushing the hair stimulates the scalp and distributes oils from the scalp along the lengths. Make sure to choose a good hairbrush that can gently detangle the hair without causing damage.
Use products that make hair shiny and healthy
Here are our best tips on organic and natural hair care products for dry hair.
Shampoo that strengthens and adds shine to the hair
Dr Sannas Strengthening Shampoo is exactly one that works incredibly well for all types of dry hair. This plant-based shampoo contains, among other things, horsetail, oats, and abyssinica oil that together strengthen, moisturize, and bring new life to dull hair.
Restore shine with a hair rinse
Chemicals, lime, and air pollution are examples of things that can cling tightly and weigh down the hair. Restore softness and shine by rinsing away buildup with a vinegar rinse. Do hair rinses regularly (preferably after shampooing) for a period to dissolve all layers of residue.
Conditioner that detangles and moisturizes the hair
Always use conditioner after shampooing if you have dry hair. Moisturizing conditioner restores the hair's moisture balance and naturally enhances shine. The hair and scalp pH are restored while the hair gains a smoother texture. The conditioner is silicone-free and works well for the conditioner method.
Moisture boost during the day
For extra moisture during the day, Anita Grants Aloe Rose Oil Free Hair Spritz is recommended. It is oil-free and provides plenty of moisture to the hair thanks to aloe vera and moisture-binding glycerin. Additionally, the hair structure is strengthened with organic MSM (methylsulfonylmethane).
For those who like to spray often without hesitation, organic rose water is perfect. Loelle’s rose water is a very good moisturizer for both skin and hair and also smells very nice!
Conditioner spray is a perfect alternative to conditioner if you have fine hair that easily becomes flat. It is also recommended for thick and very dry hair that needs an extra moisture boost during the day.
Improve your hair’s health with a deep-acting hair mask
Use Bruns hair mask regularly to prevent frizzy hair and split ends. The hair is repaired and nourished deeply. Both long and short hair regain shine, become stronger, and get a natural fall.
Preserve moisture in your hair with hair oil
Hair that can’t retain moisture quickly becomes dry again. By using hair oil, a barrier is created that locks in moisture in the hair and protects it. Hair oil also protects split ends and adds extra shine. Hair oil can be used in many different ways.
- As a hair mask for very dry and thick hair.
- Apply a few drops to dry or damp lengths and ends to retain moisture and add extra shine.
- Apply before showering to prevent dryness.
- Mix a few drops with your conditioner for extra care.
Khadi Hair Oil Rose Repair is a fantastic rescue for dry hair. The hair becomes long-lastingly smooth and fragrant. Khadi’s other hair oils are also very rewarding.
Protect and nourish your hair with the right kind of hair styling
Use hair styling products that shape the hair while having protective and nourishing properties. They should be easy to wash out so they don’t weigh the hair down. All our organic and natural hair styling products are gentle on the hair. There are a few products that are especially good for dry hair:
- Bruns Hair Soufflé – best described as a hair gel and leave-in conditioner in one. Shapes and nourishes while adding volume and heat protection to the hair.
- Max Green Alchemy Sculpting Gel – an alcohol-free moisturizing hair gel that provides long-lasting hold.
- Bruns Salt Spray – moisturizing salt spray without alcohol. Gives hair structure and hold.
We wish you the best with your hair, don’t hesitate to ask us!
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