Hair care is essential to keep it healthy and shiny, but sometimes, without realizing it, we engage in practices that can damage it. From the weather to daily habits, there are factors that affect the health of our hair.

Here are five common ways to damage your hair and how you can protect it with simple solutions...

5 Ways to Damage Your Hair (and How to Avoid It)

1. Cold Weather

Cold weather, dry air, and strong winds can be enemies of hair, especially if it is already dry. These environmental factors dehydrate the hair and make it more brittle.

SOLUTION: Protect your hair with hats or scarves during winter. Additionally, use hydrating hair masks at least once a week to restore lost moisture.

2. Frequent Washing

While washing your hair is necessary, doing it excessively can be harmful. When wet, the hair fiber swells and becomes more prone to breakage. Additionally, some shampoos strip away the natural oils of the hair, leaving it dry and dull.

SOLUTION: Reduce washing frequency and opt for gentle or daily-use shampoos. On intermediate days, try dry shampoo to keep your hair fresh without needing to wash it.

3. Brushing Wet Hair

Wet hair is more elastic and fragile, making it more susceptible to breakage when brushed. Even excessive brushing of dry hair can cause damage.

SOLUTION: Detangle your wet hair with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Be gentle and avoid harsh pulls.

4. Towel Drying

Rubbing your hair with a towel can damage the cuticle (the outer layer of the hair), causing frizz and increasing the risk of breakage.

SOLUTION: Change your drying technique; instead of rubbing, gently press the towel against your hair to absorb excess water. Consider using a microfiber towel, like the one from ILES FORMULA, or an old t-shirt, which are gentler on the hair.

5. Excessive Use of Heat Tools

The blow dryer, flat irons, and curling irons can cause serious damage to the hair due to extreme heat. This can dehydrate it, weaken the cuticles, and lead to split ends.

SOLUTION: Use heat protectors before applying heat to your hair. Also, set your tools to low or medium temperatures whenever possible and limit their use to a few times per week.

Recommended Products at Perfumería Hortensia

At Perfumería Hortensia, we offer ideal products to prevent these damages and keep your hair healthy. Here are some of our favorites:

• Intensive Repair Mask: While we have many options, ORIBE's Gold Lust Mask and CHRISTOPHE ROBIN's regenerating mask are two great choices. They deeply hydrate and repair damaged hair.

• Gentle Daily Shampoo: Cleans without stripping essential oils.

• Heat Protection Spray: Many of our conditioners and styling creams work as heat protectors; however, ORIBE's Gold Lust Heat Protection Spray is a specific product you can even use on dry hair between washes.

• Wide-Tooth Comb: Leonor Greyl's comb is perfect for detangling without damage. Meanwhile, ILES Formula's turban will delight you for drying your hair gently.

Conclusion

Although avoiding all factors that damage our hair is difficult, small changes in your routine can make a big difference. Protect your mane with high-quality products available in our online store and enjoy healthy-looking hair year-round! Visit our HAIR CARE section at Perfumería Hortensia to discover more!