If it has been too long between good hair days, here's how to bring our locks back to life.
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Analysis Cutting off damaged locks is an instant, albeit sometimes drastic, solution. However, there are less daunting alternatives. "You need to assess the type of damage and then you select a treatment based on the hair's texture,"says Tony Chaar, owner of Tony Chaar Salon in Toronto.
Moisture If you have fine hair, delicately apply a leave-in deep conditioner or, in the case of dehydration, a water-based protein mask for added moisture. Thicker strands require a protective oil-based treatment for nourishment and conditioning, while sun-dried locks benefit from a heavy coating of an oil-based protein mask.
Some products to try Alterna Caviar Rejuvenation Treatment ($75) is an in-salon conditioning and rejuvenation system that minimizes sun damage. John Frieda Life Preserver Hair Conditioning Oil ($10) protects hair from the drying effects of the sun, chlorine and salt water, while John Frieda Beach Blonde Kelp Help ($10) is ideal as a deep-conditioning protein mask for all hair types. Rene Furterer Karité Nourishing Conditioning Cream ($32.20) is best for coarse, dry and damaged hair. Joico K-PAK Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor ($17.45) conditions dry and damaged hair. Redken Extreme Rescue Force ($19.50) counteracts over-processing and chlorine. AG Hair Cosmetics Ultramoist Moisture Treatment ($12) hydrates all hair types, leaving hair soft and shiny.
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