Dry Hair

hi,
i think you need to take flax seed oil.... i have been a hairdresser and into nutrition for over 30 years.. you are lacking vitamins..and if you are nursing it would be worse.. you need to replace..lots of water. nothing you put on your hair will cure it... you need seaweedsas well....

nori sheets are a great snack and will help add shine.

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Hi K.,
I read about your hair problems! I had a friend several years ago who had some problems with her hair, and I can't remember if she had too much vitamins in her system or not enough vitamins. I have also heard some people that eat alot of fish have more Mercury in their system, which may or may not cause your problem. Have you tried typing in dry hair on Web MD? It may help you, good luck, V.

I went through the same thing. It does take time for your hair to replenish, it seems. I am trying really hard to drink my 64 ounces of water a day. Hydration from the inside AND using all the right conditioners and products seem to work. Of course, eating healthy and getting the right amount of sleep help OVERALL Healing of our bodies in every situation. It is hard to do with babies.... I know!

The best thing that I have tried on me and my daughter who is 5 is Biolage Shampoo and Conditioning Balm which comes in a jar. It works better thatn anything that I have used for the last 15 years. Try it I thinkl that you will like it. Also while you were pregnant I am sure that you were taking Pre-Natal Vitamins. That in itself will make you hair and nails grow and look great. Order some Vemma vitamins on-line it is a liquid and taste great! It will really make a differnce in the way you feel and your hair and nails look. You can order Vemma on E-bay much cheaper that through the web-site www.vemma.com. Read up on Vemma on their web-site - I think you will be impressed.

Sincerely.
YS

I had that problem and my older sister told me to put mayonaise on my hair and leave it on for 5 minutes then wash it out it worked and didn't cost me a arm and leg

My stylist told me to keep taking prenatal vitamins. It will keep your hair shiny and healthy as it grows. Also, I have always lived here and I have fine, oily hair that has a tendency to get dry at the ends. To keep my hair from flying away or getting dry ends, I have to use conditioner everyday. I wash my hair, apply conditioner, and then put it up in a shower cap while I bath. I rinse it out as the last thing I do. It helps me tremendously- something about the heat of the shower and the cap. But you have to do it over time to really see results.

Yes! We lived in Florida when we had our first four and it changed during the pregnancy but went back (alright, good with that). We had our last in NC and my hair sounds just like yours. Baby will be 3 in March and ever since having her it has been a struggle. I think the weather plays a big role in all of this. I have started using Head n Shoulders every other day (use Biolage the other days for color treated hair...ahh highlights). It seems to moisture my scalp and tips. I know it says dandruff, which I have never personally had but it seems to work on balancing out my hair! Good Luck! I am looking forward to the answers from your question!!

I've had similar problems with my hair when pregnant and for a while after. I use Aussie shampoos, they have one called 'Cleanse and Mend'. It's for greasy roots and dry ends. It has worked great for me. Now I keep a couple of different shampoos on hand for whatever phase my hair is going through. Good luck!

Just one more suggestion. It sounds like your hair is the same consistency as mine. I can't go a day without shampooing because it gets greasy at the roots and dry on the ends.... a trick my mother in law's very pricy beautician told her is after you have shampooed and conditioned your hair,,, towel dry it,,, then put a dime size amount of the conditioner in your fingertips and apply it to your wet hair ends. Don't rinse it,,leave it in and blow dry it. BUT DONT PUT IT ON THE ROOTS.... it will make your roots greasier...

It worked miracles for mine,,, still does!

Hi K.,
Hair, fingernails and skin, are indicators of what's going on inside your body. There is a wholesale wellness company that I am a member of that has great hair products. My sister is a gardener in calif. and her hair was like straw. she now uses these hair products along with vitamins that are guarenteed to feel the diference or your money back (90 days)Feel free to contact me on how you can get them.
T.
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Hi,
So i've been using this mud conditioner that i bought from the Perm Plus hair salon off of Yadkin Road. I have definitely noticed a difference. My hair looks so much more healthy & is not falling out at all. It's a Japanese product that looks like mud but feels like menthol on your head. The name is Clay EsthePack & is made by MultoBene. I was leary at first, but it seems to really be working for me now.

Hey K.,

My mother says that taking fish oil capsules really helps her dry hair and also her dry or itchy skin that occasionally flares up. Also, if you are really run down and not eating right that could be helped with some multivitamin maybe.
And I also had an aunt with thyroid problems that also had very dry/brittle hair, any other symptoms that maybe would warrant a physical from your MD?
Just some thoughts to send your way.
Hope you find some relief soon.

Hi K.,
One thing that may help that I didn't see recommended yet is to get a water filter shower head to clear the chlorine and chemicals. This is a major cause of dry hair and skin in my opinion. Then all the other things you're trying will work better also. You can buy these at most health food stores but very cheaply at Lowes and Home Depot:)
L.

Hi K.,

There is a new treatment out now specifically for dry and damaged hair that you would definitely benefit from and would most assuredly love! It's called a Brazilian Keratin Treatment. This is relatively new to the US but you can find a few salons that are doing it...it's great for the type of hair you are describing and you will feel like you have a new head of hair! Type it in your browser's search engine and explore for yourself. I'm not sure where you're from but you will see the results for yourself...it's amazing and will be able to find a salon near you if you're interested in having he procedure done! And so much better for your hair than constantly flat ironing your hair and all the other things we do to our hair in the name of making ourselves look good every day!

Have you ever tried olive glossing shampoo and conditioner from THE BODY SHOP AT HOME? It has olive leaf extract, wheat amino acids and wheat protein, honey from zambia. You get strong hair because the olive leaf protects the hair shaft. Your hair can stand the heat due to the amino acids and protein. Beautiful hair shines through. The honey lubricates and smoothes the hair shaft allowing it to reflect light and look shinier. I can get you some to try if you are interested. M.

Here are my thoughts:

When you are pregnant, you body retains everything to keep your baby nourished and you nourished. So your hairs stays put. Plus, the prenatal vitamins you are taking adds a lot to the health of your hair. About three months after you have the baby, everything "extra" your body was holding onto is drained. You hair falls out (your babies does too) and your body starts getting back to normal. Being pregnant and nursing, especially can take a lot of nourishment that would normally be put to use in your own body, is taken to feed your baby.

I find that the more you wash your hair, the faster it gets greasy. Also, the more you wash it, the more you dry it and curl it and straighten it. The more of this, the more dry and damaged. Take a couple weeks of "bad hair": Gradually start washing your hair one day less, until you find the wash cycle that works for you and your hair style. I wash my hair every 4th day. Also, changing shampoos all time and using different moisturizing methods might also me a cause of fast, greasy hair. It creates a build up on your scalp. Another tip, buy a good quality blow dryer at a beauty supply store, the price you will pay is worth the investment.

My hair about all fell out after my son was born. it stayed that way for 4 years...the only thing that i did was buy expensive products and a straightener...it worked to a point-then i got pregnant again and it went back to it's old shiny full self...my baby is 9 monthes and the hair is still looking good...so the moral of this story is to have another baby-just kidding...if you find something that works let me know.
S.

K.,
I have always had very fine hair that easily breaks. My hair is color treated so that make it drier than normal and I also can not skip a day without washing my hair. I also had split ends nomatter what I tried. I have tried everything on the market to find the perfect product. I have found a product that works the best but its not a quick fix. Arbonne's hair care is amazing but it takes a while to see the results because Arbonne's tech works from the inside out. Arbonne uses nanosphere tech to strenghten hair as it grows from the root. The problem I have found with other products on the market is they just mask the problem instead of repairing it. Arbonne's hair care will repair the problem instead of masking it.I haven't had a split end in over a year of being on the product. I love this product and the company. You can look at Arbonne's products on my website www.awakening.myarbonne.com or email me if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
J.

try putting equal parts mayo and olive oil mixed togeather and warmed to room temp. on your head and then putting a shower cap on to cover it and let it sit for a couple of hours then wash it out and use conditioner. I have used this in the summer when my hair is so dry from the pool.
good luck

Hi K.-Try Pureology in the lavender bottle. I had the same problem. This worked for me. They sell it at Target or Walmart-can't remember which one. It is not supposed to be sold there but it is or E-bay if you cannot find a salon that has it. Also, don't shampoo everyday if you can help it-wet it but don't wash. A little goes a very long way because they do not put any water in the bottle unlike most others products.
Good Luck-Val

K.,
In my experience good hair has less to do with expensive conditioners and more to do with a good diet and enough vitamins. Try taking a good quality whole food multi vitamin and make sure you are eating enough fresh fruits and veggies. Usually during pregnancy we are watching our foods and taking prenatals, which helps our hair stay thick and glossy. It will take a couple of weeks to work, but if you start now, I assure you that your hair will respond. So will your nails and your general energy level.
For a quick treatment, make your own hot oil treatment by putting some olive oil in your hair and wrapping a hot towel around your head and letting it soak in for 5 minutes or so. Then rinse with warm water and wash with shampoo.
You may want to switch to a natural shampoo like Burts bees, because it sounds like your hair might have become addicted to the shampoo and conditioner you have been using. This will make it hard to skip a day like you said.
Hope this helps,
K.

HI K.,

Washing your hair every day may also be contributing to the dryness. I understand what you say about the greasyness, however, after a couple of weeks of not washing your hair every day, you will find that the scalp will adjust. Just brush your hair 2x's a day to spread the oil. That oil is a good thing.

Also, if you color your hair, you may want to give that a rest. There are different companies out there that say your hair won't dry out, but it does make the hair dry out. I had my hair colored with Aveda last year and it dried it out so bad.

Good luck! The mayo & egg works great. That is what we used when I was a kid on our hair.

I had the same problem, except that the dry hair was just at the base of my neck. It was aweful to have to brush. The only thing that seemed to help were leave-in hair conditioners,Paul Mitchel has one as does Aussie something and another brand that is very watery but seemed to help. It did not cure it, but did make it a bit more bearable. The further in time you get from your pregnancy the better your hair will get. Although, I did wind up cutting my long hair very short during the summer when my baby was about one. He is now almost 2 1/2 and my hair is almost shoulder length.

Hi K.
I'm 33 also, and have experienced what you are going through now. What I have found helpful is olive oil and a good shampoo that doesn't have sulfate in the ingredients. How to use the olive oil well just put some on your hand and apply little by little to your hair. Then let it sit for about 30 min. then shower or wash off. believe it or not, it washes off real good and your hair is not left greasy. The only shampoo that I know of is SAMY-PURE it is a all natural no sulfate. Why not sulfate well sulfate is the main ingredient that is used in all detergent and can cause dry hair and also scalp which causes my scalp to look as if I have dandruff. You wouldn't put dish soap or laundry detergent to your hair would you? What some would say is that sulfate is necessary to have suds but it's not true it is a cheap ingredient and most of all shampoo's use it. Samy' shampoo does make suds and has no chemicals you'll definitely see a big difference. I promise.
Silvia R

Once the ends are broke, they are broke and can't be repaired. Hair is dead keratin so it has to grow from the inside out. Since it is dead it can't repair. I would go and get it trimmed as much as you can stand it and then every 2, 3, or 4 days... whatever you have time for, I would wash it, and let it sit with mayonaise (about an hour) in your hair and wrap it up with a hot wet towel.You can rewet the towel with HOT water as many times as you would like. The more the better. OR you could put it up in a plastic bag and sit under the drier if you have one. Then wash thoroughly and make sure you use a really good conditioner and don't rinse it out till it is squeeky. Leave a little slick feeling in it, then dry it but try not to let the drying get too hot on your ends. Use cool dry if your hair drier has one and of course air dry would be the best.... but who does that anymore.
Hope it helps.

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I experienced hair changes. Ask your doctor...also make sure you are getting complete nutrition.....a lack of certain minerals and vitamins causes lack of hair lustre and split ends. Your beautician would also have this information.

Try drinking more water, taking in less salt, and use the mayonnaise in your refrigerator as a conditioner. If you want it even shinier, try adding an egg to it. After shampooing put a generous amount into your hair. Place a thin plastic cap on your hair for 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly then shampoo lightly and rinse immediately (just for sent). Weekly hot oil treatments are great to, for this you can use the pure olive oil that you should be cooking with. Vitamin E wouldn't hurt either, through food it the best way to get it.