Fix Overprocessed Permed Hair

Over-processed permed hair can be improved with extra care at home.

Although there are many things that can contribute to over-processed hair, like the misuse or frequent use of dyes, chemicals or heat styling, the majority of over-processed hair problems are due to perms, according to Hair Care Articles. Indications include split ends, dullness, coarseness, extreme dryness and breakage. Nurturing over-processed permed hair back to health requires patience and time.

Instructions

1. Rinse hair with cool water and gently towel-dry it.

2. Blend together equal parts of olive oil and canola oil, about 3 tablespoons of each. Heat the oil mixture in the microwave for about a minute. The oil should be warm, not hot.

3. Apply the warm oil mixture to damp hair with your hands. Make sure it is applied all over the hair, from the root to the very ends.

4. Comb the oil through your hair with a wide-tooth comb and wrap your hair with a shower cap or warm towel for 30 minutes.

5. Rinse your hair with cool water, then wash it with a gentle conditioning shampoo.

6. Gently towel-dry your hair, and then apply grease or a leave-in deep conditioner to all of the hair.

7. Continue drying your hair with a blow dryer on the lowest setting for no longer than 10 minutes.

8. Style your hair as desired, but avoid any style that puts stress on the hair or pulls it tightly, such as ponytails, braids or weaves.

9. Repeat the oil-conditioning process once a week until your hair seems to be healthy again or until the damaged hair has grown out.

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