Help for Dry, Damaged Hair

Hair becomes dry when its outer cuticle loses protection. Bleaching, frequent colouring, straightening, hot tools, sun exposure, chlorinated water and rough brushing can leave strands coarse, frayed or prone to snapping. Breakage creates shorter pieces, while shedding releases complete hairs from the root; the distinction helps guide assessment.

A dry scalp, flakes, itch, sudden thinning or patchy loss points to a scalp or hair-growth issue rather than simple cosmetic damage. Hair texture can also change with illness, restrictive eating or some medicines, so persistent change deserves a closer look.

Use a gentle shampoo on the scalp and conditioner through the lengths. Detangle with a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends, and blot rather than rub with a towel. Limit high heat, use the lowest practical setting and avoid overlapping chemical services while the hair is fragile.

A balanced diet with adequate protein supports normal hair production, but supplements are not a universal fix. A clinician can check for contributors before recommending targeted care such as Hair Supplement Therapy. Trim visibly split ends and protect hair from tight styles that pull at the roots.

Book a medical review if breakage or thinning continues despite gentler care, or if you notice scalp pain, intense itching, scaling, sores, pus, sharply defined bald patches or loss of eyebrows. Seek prompt help when hair loss is sudden or follows a new medicine, major illness or substantial dietary change.

Ask whether the problem is breakage or shedding, whether the scalp needs examination, which tests might explain a new change, and whether any supplement could interact with your medicines.