For dehydrated hair, it is essential toapply a hydrating maskonce or twice a week after shampooing and conditioning.
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- Dehydrated hair, what is it?
- Hair moisturizing mask: the step to adopt for revitalizing your hair
- Instructions for using a hydrating hair mask
Published February 25, 2022,
updated on February 15, 2024,
by
Maylis, Chemical Engineer
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4 min read
Dehydrated hair, what is it?
A hair is primarily made up of keratin, a hydrophobic fibrous protein. The outer layer that surrounds the hair is called the cuticle. It consists of keratin scales and a fatty lipid film.
It is crucial to distinguish between dry hair and dehydrated hair. These two issues are different. Generally, dry hair lacks lipids or fatty compounds, while dehydrated hair is simply lacking in water.
Dehydrated hair is often due to damaged cuticles that no longer fulfill their protective role: they no longer retain water, which then evaporates excessively. The hair fibers become more sensitive to external aggressions and break more easily. The hair appears dull, tired, and loses its shine. It may also have a frizzy appearance.
Dehydrated hair is typically caused by intrinsic factors (insufficient overall body hydration, hair typex...) and/or extrinsic factors (stress, pollution, weather conditions, smoking...).
Hair moisturizing mask: the step to adopt for revitalizing your hair.
A hydrating mask is a treatment that contains hygroscopic compounds. By binding to the hair fiber, these compounds form a protective layer that smooths the hair cuticle and traps water molecules within the strands to maintain hair hydration. It typically acts immediately on hydration, resulting in shiny and tamed hair after treatment, making styling easier. In the cosmetic market, this type of product is generally available in cream or gel textures. It is suitable for all hair types, even the oiliest, and can be applied several times a week.
Instructions for using a hydrating hair mask.
A hydrating mask is preferably applied to cleaned and towel-dried hair. Start by washing your hair with a suitable shampoo. If you have fine hair, lacking in density, our shampoo for volume containing almond protein and biotin strengthens, and coats the hair fiber to provide structure and volume to the hair. If you have damaged hair and dry or curly and frizzy hair, opt for the nutrition shampoo composed of a complex of biolipids and camellia oil. It repairs the hair fiber in depth, smooths and fills the hair scales. You can also use our anti-dandruff shampoo if you have flakes on your scalp. Following this, apply a conditioner on the lengths suitable for your hair type.
After wringing out your hair, apply the hydrating mask along the entire length. Allow the treatment to work for the duration indicated on the instructions, typically 10 to 20 minutes. This treatment can be used once or twice a week on normal hair. Dry and dehydrated hair can use it more frequently, even after every shampooing session.
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