If this were your hair what would you be doing with it? ?

I think mine is worse because it’s curly - can’t wait for the hair dressers to come back!

As well as a good hair mask and conditioner I’d recommend taking a good B complex supplement as Biotin (a B vitamin) is essential for healthy hair but better taken with the others than on its own. Also a stomach friendly iron supplement along with vit C.
I also take powdered marine collegen dissolved in a drink and that’s good for hair, skin, nails, gums.

Years ago my mum had gone through a big op and her hair was so,so dry, it was breaking off very badly. Her hairdresser told her to massage olive oil into it and put a plastic bag on it for an hour. Then rub shampoo in it, no water. Once shampooed then rinse out with water. I did it weekly for her until her hair improved.

Take a dollop of usual conditioner and mix in a dessertspoon of olive oil, heat in microwave, leave to cool (don’t want to burn your scalp) then smooth through dry hair. Cover with an old shower cap or even cling film and leave for a couple of hours
Shampoo hair and it should look much better. X

I have very dry hair and I use two products - L’Oréal Elvive low shampoo and John Frieda Frizz Ease serum. My hairdresser always comments how soft my hair is especially since I was having bleach foils. Both products are reasonably priced but they’re great value for money and last ages. I promise you that this will be the answer.

Do you use silk pillowcases? I've been using them for forty years now - my grandmother gave me some as a wedding present. It stopped my hair tangling after one night's use, and after a week my hair was really soft! I've used them ever since. (They're great for skin too.)

Gently warm some olive oil and honey and comb through your hair. Wrap in cling film turban and relax in the warm for as long as you can. Wash with gentle shampoo and yes, the Aussie conditioner is good. I use the Shine one after every wash and a more intensive mask every month. Your hair will soon be beautiful again

I had a similar problem recently and tried a few things which seemed to work - though some of them were quite expensive. The best value was Superdrug Pureplex system (a cheaper version of Olaplex). Also useful was Philip Kingsley elasticiser = a product you put on before shampooing and leave overnight if possible. And then I've started using Living Proof anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner. I've noticed a real improvement. Good luck!

Argan oil. On wet or dry hair, apply mostly to finger tips a very little will suffice and rub lightly over all the scalp .Then comb through , and scrunch you hair into position with flat of hands.

My hair has hardly grown since it was last cut in July. It is also getting thinner and lighter at the back but I put this down to being on hormone blockers following cancer.

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My hair has hardly grown since it was last cut in July. It is also getting thinner and lighter at the back but I put this down to being on hormone blockers following cancer.

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I’m another big supporter of Aussie 3 minute miracle conditioner, especially at this time of year when central heating and rain and icy winds all play havoc. My son also bought me a bottle of L’Oreal Elvive’s Extraordinary Oil last year. It’s a dry oil, so doesn’t make your hair greasy, you only need a tiny amount and it can be used on wet or dry hair, either to condition or to protect when styling or just to add shine.

I agree with everyone who suggests the Aussie products. They’re excellent for dry ‘straw’ hair.

There are those who swear by sleeping on a pure silk pillow. John Lewis sell them.

Next time you wash your hair, try using a little less shampoo than you usually do. When you have rinsed it out again, apply two egg yolks that you have beaten lightly instead of a conditioner and leave them for a couple of minutes before rinsing them out again.

If you have camomile tea in the house, make a mugful of it before washing your hair and strain it through a cloth or paper coffee filter before rinsing your hair with it. You don't want bits of the flowers in your hair.

Don't brush your hair until it is quite dry and please do not use a hair-dryer.

I find this helps, although in the hard frost we have at the moment your hair is bound to react by becoming brittle or tangling.

A quick home treatment is mayonnaise. Coat your hair in it, comb through, wrap in cling film then a warm towel on top.
Leave for a couple of hours then wash and condition as usual.
A silk pillowcase also helps.
Try to get a check up at the doctors just in case there’s a health problem.
Hope you get sorted.

Hi I had this problem last year.My hair was breaking & falling out.
I taje Biotin tablets from H&B & get the whole Olaplex range from my Hairdresser though you can buy online.No3 is a rebonder treatment .Leave it on for 2hrs.Twice a week.No Sulphates or Parabens.Wash & condition with No4 &5.
Dot of some No6 on tips & Dot of No7.Pat dry when wet.Dry on Cool Setting.Use Amtik Magician detangler & detangler brush.2 trims & Mine is back to Lovely shine again.Hope that helps.You can buy 4 trial products for £20 online.You only need tiny amounts.

When I was a teenager (many moons ago) I worked as shampoo girl for a hairdresser. She always recommended the B vitamins for healthy hair and nails. Do get a medical check up though. ?

Definitely get a thyroid check. It can play havoc with your health. My poor DIL only knows when hers is out of whack when she starts passing out. The last time she came too at the bottom of the stairs with her ASD son saying, "Mummy, ok?" over and over. She was distraught. I only tell you so that you can see how dangerous it is to leave it untreated.
If not, it looks like you need a good look at any medication and match it with any vitamin problems they can cause. I had an awful time with my nails and hair due to Metformin but take a supplement now. They are gradually improving.

I don’t know if you are on any meds or have underlying conditions, but please don’t start taking handfuls of supplements until you’ve had some blood tests. You risk masking any deficiencies that may need addressing. I have an underactive thyroid and a daily thyroxine pill takes care of that. Paradoxically, my hair is in really great condition since I have been unable to get to a hairdresser for a year. I’m not blow drying it, washing it twice a week just using shampoo and conditioner, and letting the grey grow!

Just a thought, could it be the difference in the water between Spain and the UK?

There are lots of excellent treatments out there for dry, out-of-condition hair! However, if this has happened only recently, have you considered that there could be an underlying health issue which could be causing your problems!
Something similar happened to me a couple of years ago. My hair became very dry and tangled, just like yours, and it also became finer in texture. I wasn't feeling particularly healthy either - nothing specific - but I just felt a bit "under the weather".? When I visited my hairdresser, I mentioned it to her and she said that in ladies of my age (nearly 64 now) one of the commonest causes of loss of hair condition was an underactive thyroid! As I had postpartum thyroid disease after having my daughter in 1991, I have to admit, it certainly was a possibility!
I spoke to my GP about it and mentioned about my nonspecific symptoms! She did not take on board a single thing I said! ?. I didn't force the issue, but over time, things got worse! I worked as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in general practice for many years before I retired and had a nursing career spanning over 30 years. I was also used to patients feeling they weren't being taken seriously by their GPs!
So, using my judgement and clinical knowledge, I arranged to have a series of blood tests carried out privately! Imagine how shocked I was to discover that my thyroid was severely underactive, and in addition my Vitamin B12 levels were also severely low - the latter was caused by medication prescribed by my GP to control the symptoms of acid reflux, as I have a hiatus hernia!?
I went back to my GP with the private blood test results and was immediately started on treatment! I also got an apology! I don't feel 100% yet, but I am much better, and my hair condition has improved too!? Good luck!

First of all change your shampoo and conditioner and buy a buy a leave in spray conditioner . Wash and conditioner your hair as usual then spray the leave in conditioner and comb through . You will notice the difference in a couple of uses .

I’ve got very fragile hair and I’ve discovered milk shake products. Their leave in conditioner mousse is lovely
I’ve got fair hair so I use the one for blonde or silver hair

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