Damaged hair: what to do to get healthier lengths back?
Damaged hair: what to do to get more beautiful hair back?
Recognising weakened lengths
Dull, dry, rough or brittle hair, or damaged ends?
When the hair fibre has been weakened by heat, colouring, bleaching, friction or a lack of care, it can gradually lose its suppleness and shine.
A suitable routine above all helps protect the existing fibre and limit new damage.
Preventing new damage
Use heated tools less often and apply suitable protection if you need them. Detangle without pulling, starting at the ends, and avoid rubbing wet hair with a towel. If your hair also breaks easily, discover our guide to brittle hair.
A realistic routine
Choose products suited to your lengths and apply them regularly, without overloading the hair. Products can improve how your hair feels and looks, but they can't permanently seal a fibre that has already split. If your ends are very damaged, a trim can help you start afresh.
How do I know if my hair is damaged?
Here are a few common signs:
- dull hair
- a rough feel
- dry ends
- lots of frizz
- hair that is hard to detangle
- lack of suppleness
- breakage
- lengths that seem thinner
Several of these signs can appear at the same time.
What damages hair?
Heat
Hairdryers, straighteners and curling irons can weaken the fibre when used often or at high temperatures.
Chemical treatments
Colouring and bleaching can change the structure of the fibre.
Detangling
Pulling hard on knots can cause mechanical breakage.
Friction
Pillows, clothes, towels and tight hairstyles can all contribute to repeated friction.
Dehydration
A fibre lacking water and nourishment can become rougher and harder to handle. Find our tips for caring for dry hair.
How to care for damaged hair?
Hydrate regularly
Hydration helps keep the fibre supple.
Nourish your lengths
Nourishing treatments and oils can complete your routine.
Protect your ends
Your ends need special attention because they have been handled more over time. If your hair swells easily or becomes puffy in humid weather, discover our guide to frizzy, puffy hair.
Reduce damage
Using heated tools less often and handling your hair more gently helps limit new damage.
Can damaged hair be repaired?
Hair that is already very damaged can't be "repaired" like skin or living tissue.
However, care products can improve its look, suppleness, feel and protection, while helping limit further damage.
That's why consistency matters more than piling on products.
The Maree routine for damaged hair
A routine can combine:
Hydration → nourishment → protection → finish
The Maree Duo combines hydrating ingredients such as aloe vera, panthenol, hyaluronic acid and glycerine.
The Hair Oil can then be used on the lengths and ends to bring nourishment and suppleness.
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FAQ – Damaged hair
How do I know if my hair is damaged?
Look at its texture, shine, suppleness, how easily it detangles and the condition of the ends.
How do I repair damaged hair?
A regular routine can improve the look and suppleness of the fibre and, above all, limit new damage.
How do I protect my hair from heat?
Lower the temperature and frequency of heated tools and use products suited to your routine.
Can damaged hair become brittle?
Yes. A weakened fibre can be more vulnerable to mechanical breakage.
What routine for damaged hair?
Combine hydration, nourishment, protection and gentle habits, paying special attention to the lengths and ends.