15 Ways to Repair, Treat & Fix Damaged Hair

Does your hair feel dry and rough? Is it lacking shine and softness? If so, your hair is suffering from severe damage. You can break and damage hair in countless ways. Blow-drying too much, using harmful color chemicals, swimming in chlorine water and even sunbathing can deteriorate healthy hair quickly. Luckily, there are many remedies and hair treatments for damaged hair.

We have put together a list of some useful treatments to help recover and repair your damaged hair! Read on to see which treatment options are best for you!

1) The Keratin Treatment
At some point, your stylist may have offered you a keratin treatment to help repair the dull look and damage that has been done to your hair. But what exactly is a Keratin treatment?

Keratin is one of the vital proteins that construct your nails and hair. In a keratin treatment the keratin protein-related formula is applied to your hair. It not only protects your hair from further damage but also heals and helps to seal the already sustained breakage.

2) Avocado and Egg Mask 
With little effort, you can make this avocado mask for damaged hair at home. Avocados are abundant with precious minerals, oils and vitamins, to help moisturize, while eggs will provide the necessary protein you need to repair the hair. Mix one avocado with one egg, to make a paste. Apply the paste on your damaged strands. After applying, gently comb through the hair in order to coat hair evenly. Let the mask penetrate the hair for at least 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Repeat the treatment weekly for the best results!

3) Olive Oil Treatment
Many people have used olive oil to help them repair and moisturize dry, damaged hair. Take some oil on your fingertips and massage the oil into your dry scalp, then gently comb through dispersing the oil evenly. Leave it in for as long as you desire or even overnight for maximum results and then shampoo and condition your hair as you normally would. Not only will the olive oil moisturize the length and ends of your hair, it will also considerably reduce dandruff production, and help to remove the already existing dandruff-flakes you may currently have.

4)Mayonnaise treatment 
It has been proven that mayonnaise can also aid in hair recovery. It is enriched with oils and essential amino acids. After applying it, gently comb through m, cover the hair with a shower cap, and allow to penetrate for 15 minutes. Shampoo and condition the hair as you normally would. You will surely see results within days of doing this treatment!

5) Egg White Protein Treatment.
Here is another hair care tip, take one or two eggs, discard the yolk and keep the egg-white. Massage gently through the hair from the scalp to the tips. Let it sit for several minutes and rinse out afterward. Doing this once or twice a week will provide the nourishment and protein your hair requires for recovery.

6) Use Butter to Tackle Dullness
Treat your dry, dull hair with this hair care routine! Using softened butter, massage through the length and ends of the hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap and allow the butter to penetrate for a minimum of 15 minutes. After sitting for the allotted time, shampoo and condition the hair as you normally would. It will fix the dullness in no time. You will be able to see the results from the butter treatment right away!

7) Massage with Almond Oil
Almond oil is rich with Vitamins E, Vitamin A, and other essential nutrients. People usually use this for skincare. It makes skin glow, healthier, and protects it from Sun’s harmful radiations. Similarly, it is beneficial for hair care. Warm the oil a little. Apply it on damp hair. Cover your head and wait about 30 minutes before rinsing.

8) Massage with coconut oil 
There is growing evidence that coconut oil is an excellent remedy for damaged hair. It has been proven that it deals with hair-health problems like dandruff, roughness, and even lice. It will safeguard your hair from further wreckage, as well as bring back the original shine. One thing to keep in mind however, is that it is exhausting to remove coconut oil from your hair. So, remember to apply it on a day when you are willing to stay home.

9) Honey Treatment
Using honey regularly strengthens your hair which can eventually stop hair fall. It will also help keep the moisture content in your hair. It slows down the damaging process by keeping your head and everything on it healthy.

10) Start using a humidifier 
It will work wonderfully with your hair. All-day your hair loses a lot of moisture, especially during the winter months when the air is dry. To return that moisture try using a humidifier! It will give back the moisture your hair has lost all day. Use it before going to bed every night! Along with your hair problems, it will also fix skin issues pertaining to dryness.

11) Vitamin Treatments
Every vitamin has health benefits. Vitamin hair treatments work by applying the vitamin capsules directly on your hair-follicles. Vitamin A stimulates cell growth. In other words, it can stimulate hair growth as well. Using it fixes the weak hair as well as the problem of hair fall. Deficiency of Vitamin B can lead to hair loss. Applying Vitamin B will also stimulate hair growth. It can aid in dealing with problems like alopecia. Vitamin C is a crucial requirement for our body to construct proteins (Collagen). It is one of the structural proteins of our hair. You can also absorb it by eating fruits like lemons, oranges, strawberries, etc. Vitamin E is another vitamin that also promotes good hair health. It provides excellent assistance in fixing any breakage.

12) Sandalwood Oil
It has been studied in scientific laboratories that sandalwood oil stimulates hair growth quickly. This oil compels the protein in hair to multiply. As a result, your hair gets stronger over time. Take some and rub gently on your scalp for a few minutes. Work your way towards the ends smoothly. Within days you will surely see results.

13) Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is a popular and essential hair care ingredient. Rich with minerals and vitamins like Vitamins C, B, and E, Jojoba oil can revive your lost hair health. Damaged hair needs nourishment to start the recovery process. Without it, the damage becomes permanent. Jojoba oil can provide this nourishment you need.

14) Tea Rinse
Tea can act as a natural enhancer of hair color while promoting extreme shine. Use warm tea and rinse your hair with it. From this effective home remedy, you will be able to revive the natural looks of your hair.

15) Vinegar Mask
You don’t need to go out in the market and buy expensive products to treat hair damage. Just vinegar will do fine. Create a vinegar hair mask at home by mixing one teaspoon apple cider vinegar with three egg whites and two tablespoons of olive oil. Massage it gently and leave it for about 30 minutes. Rinse it with conditioning shampoo afterward.

We hope you enjoyed reading about some of these simple and safe hair treatments! For most of these treatments, you don’t have to go out and buy any expensive products. You can do it in the comfort of your home with simple items you can find in your pantry!