Why is your hair dry? (And how to strengthen it)
Curly, frizzy or kinky hair naturally tends to lack moisture.
But when they become really dry, brittle, dull or difficult to style, it's not "normal": it's a sign that something is blocking moisture.
Here are the 5 main causes of dry hairand how to avoid them.
1. Your hair lacks water (no hydration, no suppleness)
The primary cause is simply the lack of water.
Textures 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4C absorb quickly… but also lose their moisture very quickly.
👉 Solution:
Usea moisturizinggelor lotion daily to reactivate hydration between shampoos.
2. Your shampoo is too harsh
Shampoos that are too harsh remove sebum from the scalp.
Result: dry hair, irritation, frizz, breakage.
👉 Solution:
Choose a gentle, sulfate-free moisturizing shampoothat cleanses without stripping.
3. You are not applying the correct amount of moisturizer.
Many people don't hydrate enough, or do it incorrectly.
👉 To be effective, hydration must be:
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daily or regular
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adapted to your texture
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sealedwith an oil or butter suitable for the porosity.
4. You are not excelling in your care
Hydration alone evaporates.
To keep it in place, it must be sealed.
👉 Solution:
Use an oil(avocado, castor, carapate, jojoba…) or a nourishing serumto maintain hydration throughout the day, combined with a satin bonnet.
5. You are not nourishing deeply enough
Dry hair can also be starved hair.
It lacks nutrients, fat, and strength.
👉 Solution: bring balance.
Use a nourishing mask every 15 daysto strengthen, soften and smooth the hair fiber.
✅ What you need to end the drought
For a simple and effective moisturizing routine:
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a gentle moisturizing shampoo
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an intensely hydrating gel
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a moisturizing lotionor a light oil/butterto seal in
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a nourishing maskevery 15 days