{"id":21275,"date":"2023-11-02T07:31:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T11:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/damaged-curly-hair\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T08:57:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T12:57:13","slug":"damaged-curly-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/blog\/caida-del-cabello\/damaged-curly-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding and Repairing Damaged Curly Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Curly hair is already hard to manage, and when damaged, it can be a nightmare for curly hair enthusiasts.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Your curly hair can be harmed due to several reasons. It can be due to using the wrong products, chemical treatments, heat styling, etc.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>If you are among the people who have done the abovementioned things and now notice frizzy and lifeless hair, you are not the only one.<br \/><br \/>But what to do now? The answer is to adopt some tips and tricks that may help you make your curly hair better.<br \/><br \/>This article will help you understand and repair your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"damaged curly hair\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/hair-loss\/damaged-curly-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">damaged curly hair<\/a> damage in detail. Read on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Es un hecho:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\"> Only 11% of the world\u2019s population is estimated to have naturally curly hair. <\/div><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"causes-of-curly-hair-damage\">Causes of curly hair damage<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your curly hair can be damaged for several reasons.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>It can range from daily lifestyle habits to using chemicals for hair treatment. Some of them are listed below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heat\">Heat<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Heat is one of the prime reasons for hair damage.<br \/><br \/>It is a significant threat to your curls, mainly when you use electrical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3229938\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">heat-styling<\/a> products like hair curling iron, straighteners, and blow-dryers daily.<br \/><br \/>The Keratin proteins in your hair alter shape when overexposed to extreme heat from hot instruments.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>This causes a decrease in elasticity, weaker strands, and, ultimately, damage to the hair shaft.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chemical-treatments\">Chemical treatments<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7543\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hairdresser-applying-dye-on-hair-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Hairdresser applying dye on hair\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hairdresser applying hair dye<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chemical treatments like dying or bleaching don&#8217;t directly <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"provocar la ca\u00edda del cabello\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/hair-loss\/why-is-my-hair-falling-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">provocar la ca\u00edda del cabello<\/a> but affect the health of the hair severely, leading to hair loss.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Dye impacts the proteins and lipids that support healthy hair.<br \/><br \/>Damage from dying can result from changes to the inner and outer structure of the hair shaft.<br \/><br \/>There may be below-listed <a href=\"https:\/\/ualresearchonline.arts.ac.uk\/id\/eprint\/11111\/7\/170831%20Dresden%20Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">effects due<\/a> to this chemical treatment:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Loss of hair strength<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Your hair may not be able to handle heat styling<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Reduced hair thickness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Increase in the roughness of hair follicles<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hair-washing\">Hair washing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Washing your hair in the correct time intervals is beneficial for your hair.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>But when you overdo it, then it can be harmful.<br \/><br \/>Es <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/siowfa15\/2015\/12\/04\/do-we-need-to-wash-our-hair-everyday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reported that<\/a> Americans shampoo their hair on average 4.9 times a week; in fact, 40% of American women shampoo their hair daily, which is twice as often as the people of other countries.<br \/><br \/>Overwashing your hair damages your hair by removing the natural oils and moisture from your scalp, which is essential for good and healthy hair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-the-wrong-products\">Using the wrong products<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Curly hair is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/beauty\/g20512048\/rules-for-curly-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">already more<\/a> dry and prone to split ends and breakage.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Using the wrong products that may contribute to these factors can harm your curly hair.<br \/><br \/>If you have curly hair and use a shampoo containing Sulfate, it can make your curly hair drier.<br \/><br \/>Sulfates aid shampoos in removing dirt and oil from hair.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>But, some of its natural moisture and oils must be retained for the hair to be healthy.<br \/><br \/>Sulfates may remove <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/327013#are-they-dangerous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">too much<\/a> moisture from the hair, leaving it dry and unhealthily damaged.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Moreover, they could dry out and irritate the scalp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Advertencia<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\"> Do not buy hair products without reading the ingredients; it may be harmful and cause allergic reactions. <\/div><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-damaged-curly-hair\">How to fix damaged curly hair<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can care for your curly hair and protect it from further damage in several ways.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>The American Academy of Dermatology <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/hair-scalp-care\/hair\/curly-hair-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">has provided<\/a> some curly hair tips that can benefit your curls&#8217; health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moisturizing-hair\">Moisturizing hair<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6952\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shampoos-and-conditioners-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"shampoos and conditioners\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shampoos and conditioners<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Compared to other hair varieties, curly hair is drier.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Apply a heavy conditioner after washing your hair to lock in the moisture.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>You can use conditioner on the entire hair, including the top, the lengths, and not just the ends.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>When you&#8217;ve completed washing and conditioning your hair, add oil or a leave-in conditioner to help with moisturization.<br \/><br \/>You can also use conditioner before shampooing your hair if it is really dry or if you struggle to detangle it.<br \/><br \/>You <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/argan-oil-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">may look<\/a> for conditioners containing Argan oil as its fatty acids, like Linoleic and Oleic acids, are very hydrating.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>It also contains vitamin E and antioxidants that can prevent breakage and damage from free radicals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Haz tu pedido:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/producto\/bio-margosa\/\">Bio Margosa Shampoo<\/a>, can free your hair from dryness and irritation available at <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"WowRx\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">WowRx<\/a>. It is also designed to restore any damage to the hair. <\/div><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"detangling-your-curls\">Detangling your curls<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Breakage is extremely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturallycurly.com\/curlreading\/wavy-hair-type-2\/hair-loss-vs-hair-breakage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">common in<\/a> curly hair.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>You could notice breakage when combing, detangling, or styling your curls, so be cautious.<br \/><br \/>Wet your hair thoroughly, add a leave-in conditioner, and then use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb or brush made for curly or oily hair to detangle between washes.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>To make detangling simpler, work in portions. It\u2019s advised to avoid brushing it when it&#8217;s dry, and always try to detangle your hair when washing it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limited-use-of-heatstyling-products\">Limited use of heat-styling products<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Using heat-styling products is not good for your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"salud del cabello\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/hair-loss\/how-to-get-healthy-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">salud del cabello<\/a>, mainly when used regularly.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>As mentioned before, curly hair tends to be drier than other hair types.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Using heat-styling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/beauty\/dry-hair-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">products can<\/a> further increase dryness, eventually leading to damaging hair.<br \/><br \/>To fix heat-damaged curly hair, use a blow dryer in a cool setting or try the best way: air-drying your hair.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Moreover, don\u2019t heat style your hair daily; use it only when necessary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"care-before-sleeping\">Care before sleeping<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When you go to bed to sleep, the friction with the pillowcase may make your hair frizzy and more prone to breakage.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>To maintain your curls and lessen friction, you may pull your hair into a loose ponytail on top of your head, as putting your hair up at night protects your cuticles from getting roughed up and preserves a smooth look.<br \/><br \/>Moreover, sleeping in a satin hair wrap or on a satin pillowcase may minimize damaging friction as they are smooth and anti-static.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limiting-hair-washes\">Limiting hair washes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brookeschleehauf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Brooke Schleehauf<\/a>, a public education content specialist at the American Academy of Dermatology, mentioned that too much washing could make curly hair dry, frizzy, and difficult to manage.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Thick, curly hair doesn&#8217;t require daily or even weekly washing. For the best possible health of your scalp and hair, you should wash your hair at least every two to three weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"takeaway\">Para llevar<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Curly is considered dier and more difficult to manage than other hair types as it is more prone to split ends and breakage.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Damage to this type of hair can be very dangerous.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>If you heat style your hair daily, it can increase the dryness of your curly hair.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Other factors like excessive hair washing, using the wrong hair products, and doing chemical treatments can further damage your curly hair.<br \/><br \/>If you want to fix your damaged curly hair, then you adopt some tips and tricks.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>It can include limiting your hair washes to only when needed, not regularly heat-styling, moisturizing, and properly detangling your curls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682153762004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do I know if my curly hair is damaged?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>You may start noticing that your curly hair has been damaged by the signs of it being stringy, having straight ends, and looser curl patterns. These signs are mainly seen after a chemical treatment, like bleaching or dying, over-washing your hair, and heat exposure.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682153772805\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How long does it take for damaged curly hair to repair?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>If you start caring for your curly hair using products defined for scalp nourishment and better hair health, you may see visible differences within six months to one year. However, this period can vary for different people, depending on their curly hair damage level.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682153846731\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What causes curly hair damage?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Several factors can damage curly hair. Some daily lifestyle habits like sleeping on an ordinary cotton pillow can also cause damage to your curly hair by friction. Other causes may include rough styling, detangling, using heat tools, etc.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1682153853478\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How can I fix my damaged curly hair?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>You can fix your damaged curly hair in different ways, like applying conditioners with Argan oil, limiting hair washes, using heat-styling products less often, moisturizing your scalp, wrapping up hair in a microfiber towel after washing your hair, sleeping on a satin pillow, etc.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citaciones:<\/strong> WowRx utiliza s\u00f3lo fuentes de alta calidad al escribir nuestros art\u00edculos. Por favor, lea nuestro <a href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/content-information-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pol\u00edtica de informaci\u00f3n sobre contenidos<\/a> para saber m\u00e1s sobre c\u00f3mo mantenemos nuestros contenidos fiables y dignos de confianza.<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/hair-scalp-care\/hair\/curly-hair-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">aad.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3229938\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curly hair is already hard to manage, and when damaged, it can be a nightmare for curly hair enthusiasts.\u00a0\u00a0 Your curly hair can be harmed due to several reasons. It can be due to using the wrong products, chemical treatments, heat styling, etc.\u00a0 If you are among the people who have done the abovementioned things [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":21276,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1388],"tags":[1391],"class_list":["post-21275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hair-loss","tag-hairloss-symptoms"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21275"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30662,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21275\/revisions\/30662"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}