4 Ways To Restore Your Hair To Its Former Glory

You have a problem on your hands – or rather, your head. Your previously gorgeous mane of hair is now a limp, dull mess. You first noticed the change in your hair thickness and texture after a few weeks of moving to Dubai. But over time, your hair developed a range of problems, from excessive dryness to breakage, and from dandruff to split ends. It may be time to consult a doctor to get an opinion on what is going wrong with your hair, and how to arrest these problems before they get out of hand. The doctor may suggest corrective treatments or even a hair transplant.

But first, let’s look at why your hair possibly got damaged and what to do about it before you go to the doctor.

Why does hair get damaged?

Hair is damaged when the cuticle is attacked by certain elements, whether natural (from the environment, like heat, dust and humidity) to man-made (chemical colouring and heat treatments). The most common reasons for hair damage are:

• Brushing too vigorously
• Combing wet hair
• Washing hair too often
• Using shampoos and conditioners with strong chemical content
• Tying the hair too tight
• Styling using heating implements like curling irons and straighteners
• Using hair relaxers and gels for curly or coiled hair
• Swimming in chlorinated water without proper hair protection
• Using dirty bath towels to dry wet hair
• Not washing hair properly to ensure that grime and dried sweat have washed off
• Colouring the hair with bleach-rich colours often

We present 4 ways to restore your hair back to its original gloss and strength:

#1 Give it a nutrient boost if your hair is heat-damaged.

A lot of women choose hair straightening or curling treatments, which use high heat to ‘bend’ the hair strands to style them. Creams and serums are also applied to aid the styling process. However, the high heat often ends up damaging the hair cuticles. Hair becomes dry, prone to easy breakage, and split ends. It also feels rough to the touch, and tends to knot easily even if freshly brushed. Heat-damaged hair needs to be hydrated pronto – don’t get more products, but raid your pantry instead. Try homemade hair masks made of yoghurt, olive oil and honey to nourish and hydrate. You must use the mask at least once a week, and avoid washing your hair over twice a week to prevent it drying out further. Also snack on nuts, water-rich fruit like watermelon and grape, and include leafy greens in your diet to increase hydration levels in your scalp and hair.

#2 Hot oil massages work great.

Hair damaged by environmental factors, heat and humidity typical to Dubai, pollution, constant exposure to air-conditioned environments and wrong hair products can take a while to bounce back to its former health. Apart from junking products that dry out your hair, you can’t do much else about the environmental factors that damage hair. But you can lessen the extent of damage by nourishing hair and hydrating it periodically. A hot oil massage works wonders if you’re looking to repair hair damage. Book an appointment at least once a fortnight for a soothing and relaxing hot oil massage. Not only is it good for your hair and scalp health, it’s great for your mood and emotional wellbeing too. The massage aids increased blood circulation to the scalp and the oil nourishes and strengthens hair roots. It also aids better lymphatic drainage of toxins. Hot oil massages impart a beautiful sheen to your hair, and strengthen the hair follicles from within.

#4 Get a hair transplant.

If your hair does not respond to DIY hair treatments or if hair loss is too severe and there are visible bald patches on your head, you need to take your doctor’s help in restoring your lost hair. Ditch those wigs and hair extensions, and schedule an appointment for a hair transplant in Dubai’s premium skin and hair clinic. The hair transplant procedure literally transplants hair from one part of the head to the target areas, so that the hair may take root after a while and grow naturally. There are three most popular hair transplants done in Dubai: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), in which hair is transplanted in individual grafts with small incisions made in the scalp; Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) in which hair is extracted from the sides of the head or the scalp to obtain good quality grafts for transplant; and Robotic Hair Transplant in which a robot identifies the best grafts for harvesting and dissects incisions in the scalp with high precision. The last hair transplant method offers the most natural results and there is no scarring on the scalp. There is no stitching done either.

Deal with hair problems today

Getting immediate medical help for your hair issues is important – delaying treatment or corrective measures may result in the problem becoming a chronic one. The doctor may advise a complete diet and lifestyle overhaul, mineral and vitamin supplements, a new range of shampoos, conditioners, hair serums and leave-in creams, etc. to arrest the problem and eliminate it. If you decide to get a hair transplant in Dubai, be sure to follow post-procedure care to ensure that it yields the best results.