Damaged Hair –What It Looks Like, How to Fix it

Damaged hair is a common problem that many people face. Whether it's due to too much heat styling, chemical treatments, or just plain bad luck, the effects of damaged hair can be seen and felt by anyone who has ever experienced it. Not only does the damage make your hair feel dry and unmanageable, but you may also experience breakage from the constant pulling and tugging.

Additionally, it can be extremely challenging to treat, and before long, you'll be dealing with dryness, split ends, breakage - the list goes on and on. The good news is that with some care and time spent on repairing your locks, you will eventually see improvements in your mane. However, before you start scrolling through the Internet for a solution that works for you, take a look at what damaged hair actually looks like so that you can fix it!

What Does Damaged Hair Look Like?

The first step is identifying the problem at hand (if you haven't already). So, what does damaged hair look like exactly? Unfortunately, damaged hair might not always have a unique look to it. The issue might only surface after some time has passed, or you may notice the damage immediately. However, if your hair needs repair - chances are that there's visible proof somewhere on your locks, if not right off the bat.

If you're noticing excessive split ends and breakage, dryness that won't go away no matter what products you use, or even a lifeless appearance to your tresses, these could all be symptoms of damaged locks. Likewise, hair that tangles easily and appears dull characterizes signs of harm. Meanwhile, if this kind of thing happens to your locks, it might be time for some intensive care.

Does Hairspray Damage Hair?

Hair products and heat are often the culprit behind tortured locks, but does hairspray damage hair, though? The bad news is that, yes, your favorite go-to freezing spray can be particularly damaging to your hair and scalp, especially if you use it very often. In fact, alcohol and other harsh chemicals in hairsprays damage the cuticles of your locks, causing them to break off more easily. Also, brushing or combing through hairspray once it’s in your tresses can cause shafts of hair to break off.

Gels and other hair products that keep your hair in place can also damage your hair and scalp. Therefore, if you're going to continue using hairspray and similar hair products for a particular look or occasion, always make sure they are alcohol-free and water-based.

Other Causes of Damaged Tresses

Other factors wreak havoc on your locks, include the environment you live in. Some environmental factors that cause dry hair include living in an arid and hot climate. Also, cold weather can be punishing, as it pulls moisture out of your body, including from your scalp. Additionally, the wind blows away moisture from the scalp and hair, causing dryness.

Another common cause behind hair damage is the use of harsh shampoos with chemicals that strip away the natural oils that protect hair strands. Without enough moisture coming back into hair cells, you'll notice brittle, damaged strands that accompany the split over time.

Your New Natural Hair Care Routine

If you're concerned about the health of your hair, consider switching to a new hair routine that features the all-natural products in Mounia’s Hair Care System. In addition, Mounia's proprietary repair technology is featured in every one of our products. With each application, you'll be able to monitor your progress as your damaged hair is repaired.

Why the Whole Mounia Hair Care System?

There’s more to damaged hair than just some occasional split ends, but that’s how it starts. Before long, cracks develop in hair follicles and are widespread throughout your entire mane. To prevent this from happening, we recommend using Mounia Hair Care System to fix your hair from the inside out and the root level up.

Repairing Damage from the Root Level Up

Mounia's natural hair routine system takes a three-pronged approach to cleanse, nourish and repair damaged hair follicles. What follows is a breakdown of each product, including how they improve the health of your hair and scalp:

• Rinse: Mounia Rinse is formulated to cleanse and nourish all hair types gently. Containing a scientific blend of rose and pomegranate oil, Rinse naturally removes build up and impurities without any need for harsh detergents. The advanced hybridization of organic aloe vera and Rhassoul clay rebalances your scalp while also leaving your hair strong, healthy, and looking gorgeous! 
• Condition: Daily use of Mounia Condition & Hair Mask nourishes and gives your tresses overall hydration, which, in turn, restores and repairs hair fibers. Our Masque is a color-safe deep conditioning treatment for all hair types, with organic cumin and flaxseed oil to weightlessly hydrate. Masque is formulated with biotin to strengthen and packed with nutrients to repair color-treated hair. After using our luxurious masque, you'll be happy to discover that it also strengthens and detangles hair and adds volume.
• Two Drop Serum: Silicone-free Serum contains organic argan and prickly pear seed oil ingredients that reinforce all types of hair and provide protection from the environment all day long. The formula also coats each strand of hair, smooth cuticles, reduces friction and restores hair’s natural protective barrier. Additionally, the fig extract in Mounia Serum stimulates hair growth and squalene provides weightless all-day hydration.

Results Everyone will Notice

Mounia’s science-based hair care products are based on all-natural ingredients (but not all-natural methods – the process of combining ingredients is scientific) to repair damaged hair and maintain healthy natural hair. We are confident that the science-based approach to creating our products, in addition to their natural ingredients, is what sets us apart from other hair care companies out there.

Also, we wanted to see for ourselves how well the hair care science behind the Mounia Hair Care system performed. After in-house clinical trials, we found that it decreased brittleness 300%, increased volume 25% and increased tensile strength of hair by 80%. What’s really important, though, is that you and everyone else around you will notice that our products help your hair look and feel better than it ever has before.

The Best Ways to Prevent Damaged Hair

Many factors can cause your hair to become damaged, so let’s list the takeaways about the best ways to heal and prevent it. First, use only high-quality hair products made from natural ingredients and which are alcohol-free and water-based whenever possible. Next, avoid using hair spray and heating tools on a daily basis. Lastly, be sure to use the tips we discussed in this post as a guide, along with Mounia's hair care system for healthy hair that looks beautiful!