We can all agree that seriously burnt hair may be beyond hope. In other words, the only thing left to do is cut it. However, that’s for severe cases. What about all the other instances in which hair is burned, precisely by a flat iron or by chemicals?
Here are some tips on how to fix burnt hair without cutting it.
How To Fix Burnt Hair From Flat Iron
Flat irons and curling irons can give your hair beautiful styles, but they are culprits for burning and therefore damaging your hair. The best part? There’s hope for hair that’s been hurt by these tools.
1. First – Check the condition of your flat iron
When did you buy your flat iron? If you purchased it years ago, that could be one of the main reasons your hair is damaged now. There’s a strong possibility the temperature gauge is not working like it used to. These kinds of tools are not meant to last forever.
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Also, these tools are continually being upgraded, created to do less and less damage to hair. For example, look for one of those 21st-century ceramic flat irons like this one on from HSI on Amazon. They are designed to heat evenly and do minimal damage to your hair.
Here’s the deal–
When using a flat iron, ensure that your hair is completely dry before you use it. Using a flat iron or a curling iron on wet hair can boil your hair. Secondly, invest in a good styling spray when using your flat iron or curling iron. These can be found at quality hair salons. Sprays that contain dimethicone create a protective barrier on your hair shaft.
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Finally, if you’ve been using your tool every day, consider switching to a hairstyle that doesn’t require a flat iron. Let’s face it, just the nature of a device that uses a good deal of heat is going to be damaging to the hair overtime.
2. Second – Invest in a quality deep conditioner or create one yourself
Once you’ve ditched your old flat iron, it’s time to give your locks some love. You need to condition your hair, and not just for a few minutes. A deep conditioner should be applied to your hair once a week. If you purchase a deep conditioner, go only with one that is created with natural ingredients. Even better, make your own. Here’s a recipe to follow:
Mayonnaise hair mask
A very easy homemade deep conditioner you can do for your hair is give it a mayonnaise mask. Mayonnaise is great for repairing your hair because it contains eggs, vinegar, and oils. When these work in combination, they nourish, repair and strengthen your hair.
- One cup mayonnaise
- One teaspoon juice from a lemon
Mix the two ingredients together and apply evenly to dry hair. Put a plastic cap over your head and leave the mask on for one hour. After the hour, remove the cap and wash the mixture out with a natural shampoo. Do not use a shampoo that contains harmful chemicals.
3. Third – Reduce the number of times you wash your hair between deep conditions
Your weekly deep conditioning treatments are crucial when it comes to how to fix burnt hair without cutting it. However, in between those times, you need to wash your hair only when necessary, and when you do, use a gentle and natural shampoo and try to use something like a mini travel hair dryer when drying your hair. Don’t purchase shampoos that contain things like sulfates, isopropyl alcohol, formaldehyde, propylene glycol and more.
Determine when your hair can just be rinsed with water rather than shampooed.
How to Fix Burnt Hair From Chemicals
I can’t emphasize this enough, chemicals can create looks we want with our hair, such as turning curling hair into straight, but it is incredibly damaging to our hair if we don’t take care of it properly. So how do you fix it?
1. First – Ditch Your Chemically Filled Shampoos
Your hair will have a hard time repairing itself if you continue to wash it with harmful shampoos. As described in the description of how to fix hair burnt by styling tools, switch to only shampoos with natural ingredients like this one from Maple Holistics on Amazon. Sure these shampoos will likely cost more, but they’re worth it.
2. Second – Give Yourself Weekly Deep Conditioning Treatments
I can’t say enough about weekly deep conditioning treatments. Just like with hair that has been damaged by styling tools, chemically burnt hair can be repaired with these conditioners. Above, I gave you an example of a mayonnaise mask. Here’s another D.I.Y. hair mask you can try.
Egg White, Almond Milk, and Coconut Oil Hair Mask
- Four egg whites
- Four tablespoons almond milk
- Two tablespoons coconut milk
Mix all of the ingredients together and apply to dry hair evenly. Put a plastic cap over your head and leave the mask on for one hour. After the hour, remove the cap and wash the mixture out with a natural shampoo. Do not use a shampoo that contains harmful chemicals.
3. Third – Reduce the number of times you wash your hair between deep conditions
As explained above, you’ll need to reduce the number of times you wash your hair between deep conditions. Just rinse your hair with water whenever possible and when you do need to clean it, use only a gentle, natural shampoo. Towel dry your hair and let it hair dry. Don’t use blow dryers.
4. Fourth – Use a hot oil treatment on your hair once a month
You’ll be deep conditioning your hair once a week, but you’ll also want to give your hair a hot oil treatment once a month. Some of the best hot oil treatments are the ones you make yourself. If you prefer not to make your own, Arvazallia makes a great hot oil treatment. You can read all the reviews on Amazon. However, you can definitely try the following:
Hot olive oil treatment
- ½ cup olive oil
Heat the olive oil not to boiling but just warm to the touch. Apply to your hair evenly. Cover your hair with a plastic cap and leave it in for 45 minutes. Rinse the oil with lukewarm water. Do not use shampoo.
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Flat irons and chemicals are two of the primary ways your hair can get destroyed by heat. Consider the above for how to fix burnt hair without cutting it.
