Whether your hair has suffered from excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, or environmental factors, there are effective strategies to repair and rejuvenate it.

We asked the team at Live True London Salons what their top tips were to help repair damage and to get on back track to healthy hair.

Identify the Signs of Damaged Hair

Understanding the signs of damaged hair is the first step toward effective treatment. Look out for:

• Dryness and Brittle Texture: Hair that feels dry, rough, and breaks easily.
• Split Ends: The ends of your hair splitting into multiple strands.
• Dullness: Lack of natural shine and luster.
• Tangling: Hair that tangles and knots easily.
• Frizz: Excessive frizz, especially in humid conditions.

Choose the Right Shampoo and Conditioner

Using the right products can make a significant difference in repairing damaged hair.

• Sulphate-Free Shampoo: Opt for sulphate-free shampoos to avoid stripping your hair of its natural oils. FUL's Reset Repair Shampoo is designed with damaged hair in mind. It has powerful ingredients such as, Glycerine, Biotin, Prebiotics and Coconut Oil to lock in moisture, repair damaged strands and rebuild strength.
• Deep Conditioner: Use a deep conditioner at least once a week. Ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil are excellent for restoring moisture and strength. FUL's Intense Moisture Hair Mask is formulated with powerful ingredients to lock in moisture and restore hair back to its original state. All whilst giving extreme shine and a soft silky feeling. 

Incorporate Hair Masks and Treatments

Hair masks and treatments provide intensive care and repair.

• Intense Moisture Hair Mask: Designed to strengthen and hydrate your hair. Can be used on all hair types, this lightweight formula helps to lock in moisture for hydration that you can both see and feel.
• Purple Intense Moisture Hair Mask: This mask has the same hydrating ingredients as the Intense Moisture Hair Mask but is designed to tone brassy tones. If you're needing a top up on your hair colour, apply this mask and feel the power of the hydrating ingredients.
• Charcoal Intense Moisture Hair Mask: If your hair is needing a cleanse but is lacking hydration and strength, use this hair mask weekly to remove pollutants, oil and product build up without drying out your hair. Perfect for people who live in large cities or use a large amount of product on their hair when styling.

Avoid Heat Styling

Minimising heat exposure is crucial for damaged hair.

• Air Dry: Whenever possible, let your hair air dry instead of using a blow dryer.
• Heat Protectant: If you must use heat styling tools, always apply a heat protectant spray to shield your hair from damage.
• Lower Temperatures: Use the lowest effective temperature settings on your styling tools to reduce damage.

Protect Your Hair from Environmental Damage

Environmental factors like sun exposure and pollution can exacerbate hair damage.

• UV Protection: Use hair products with UV filters to protect your hair from sun damage.
• Cover Up: Wear a hat or scarf when spending extended time outdoors to shield your hair from harmful UV rays and pollution.
• Charcoal Hair Mask: Using FUL's Charcoal Hair Mask you're able to protect your hair from pollution damage, the activated charcoal helps to remove impurities and leaves your hair feeling clean, soft and hydrated!

Treating damaged hair requires patience, consistency, and the right approach. By understanding the causes and signs of damage, using appropriate products, and adopting healthy hair care practices, you can restore your hair’s health and vitality. Remember, it’s never too late to start caring for your hair.