Damaged Hair got you feeling down? Try these 5 products

What causes hair damage?

Hair damage is caused when the hair cuticle (aka the protective layer of the hair) is subject to friction and heat, causing it to break down. Here are some of the most common ways your hair cuticle can become damaged:

• Styling using hot tools - Regularly using hair straighteners, a hairdryer or a curling iron without using a heat protection spray can cause thermic damage to the hair.
• Sun exposure - while the sun might feel great, it’s not so great for our hair! Like the skin, hair can become dry and brittle with too much sun exposure or when exposed to areas with low humidity.
• Bleaching and coloring - Frequently coloring your hair can break down the cuticle and cause hair damage. If you color your hair often, it’s important to use a color-protection hair mask weekly.

How to reverse hair damage fast?

If you want to reverse hair damage fast, you need the right products in your haircare routine. From shampoos to serums, here are our top 5 damage-reversing hair products:

Olaplex Bond Shampoo No. 4

This cult classic shampoo is a must-have for reversing thermic, chemical, and heat damage. Working on a molecular level to repair damaged hair bonds, Olaplex Bond is the go-to shampoo for turning back the clock when it comes to damaged hair. Olaplex Bond Shampoo No 4 Best suited for: All hair types, damaged hair Key concern: Hair damage How to use: Apply to wet hair and scalp, before lathering and rinsing. For best results and enhanced hair repair, you should pair Olaplex Bond No. 4 shampoo with the accompanying Olaplex Bond No. 5 conditioner. Suitable for everyday use? Both Olaplex’s shampoo and conditioner are suitable for daily use.

Olaplex Bond Conditioner No. 5

If you want to achieve the best results with your Olaplex shampoo, combine your efforts by using it with Olaplex Bond No. 5, the brand’s cult-status conditioner. The conditioner works to seal and smooth the hair’s cuticle, leaving you with hair that’s soft, healthy, and protected against breakage. Olaplex Bond Conditioner No 5 Key concern: Hair damage, sealing the hair cuticle, protection against hair breakage How to use: After shampooing the hair, apply the conditioner to the ends and mid-length of the hair, rinsing after a couple of minutes. Suitable for everyday use? Yes, but only wash and condition your hair as often as you need to.

K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

This leave-in hair repair mask can tackle even the most extreme hair damage. K18Peptide penetrates deep into the hair to restore vitality and strength, repairing damaged keratin and restoring softness and shine. K18 Leave In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 15Ml Best suited for: Suitable for fine, medium, and thick, coarse hair Key concern: Extreme hair damage, hair frizz, split ends How to use: Apply the hair mask to wet hair and leave it on the hair for 4 minutes before rinsing off. Take a look at the graphic above for instructions on how many pumps to use for your hair type. Suitable for everyday use? No, you should only use this hair mask once a week for optimal results.

Kerastase Nutritive 8H Night Repair

If you’re on a busy schedule, why not repair your hair while you catch up on some beauty sleep? This hair serum by Kerastase repairs your hair overnight, with a formula enriched with Vitamin E and Iris Root Extract. Damaged hair can be difficult to manage, and this serum does a double job of helping to repair broken bonds while also helping the hair remain smooth and manageable. Kerastase Nutritive 8H Night Repair Best suited for: Normal to coarse hair Key concern: Hair manageability, overnight repair How to use: Apply a small amount to dry hair before bed. When you wake up, your hair should feel softer, smoother and easier to style. Suitable for everyday use? Yes

Milk Shake Integrity Repairing Hair Treatment

Formulated with amino acids, proteins, and organic muru muru, this treatment is great for treating hair that has been damaged through repeated chemical styling and coloring. Super conditioning, this treatment will help restore and repair split, broken, and color-damaged hair. Milk_Shake Integrity Repairing Hair Treatment Best suited for: Color-damaged hair, chemically damaged hair Key concern: Conditioning treatment, hair repair How to use: One vial = one treatment. Apply one vial all over the hair, rinsing off after Suitable for everyday use? This treatment is best suited to use once or twice a week for optimal results.