
Beauty/Grooming
Causes and management of dry hair
Dry hair is a hair type based on the level of greasiness of your hair. The most important reason for having dry hair is when they do not retain enough moisture. This leads to a frizzy, dull and almost dead appearance of hair. Age is one more factor which can lead to dry hair. In healthy hair, the outer layer of hair secretes natural oil, making your hair shiny and healthy but with dry hair, this outer layer gets ruptured and oil secretion is very less causing the hair to look dull and unhealthy. Causes of dry hair There are many causes of dry hair. Lifestyle factors, environmental conditions, hair care wrong habits, and physical health are a few to enlist. Environmental factors leading to dry hair are: Living in a dry, tropical, and hot climate can lead to dryness in the scalp and hair. Moisture is not locked properly, causing dry hair. Prolonged sunlight or wind exposure, especially in tropical climates, can harm the outer layer of hair and reduce the oil secretion. Though it looks attractive, enjoying water rides, swimming in salt and chlorinated water can cause hair dryness. Wrong hair care habits responsible for dry hair include:
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