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IN PHOTO: A Palestinian hairstylist dressed as Santa Claus washes the hair of a customer in a salon at Jerusalem's Old City December 19, 2014. Reuters

Exposing your hair to all kinds of chemicals from treatments like colouring, perming, rebonding, and straightening can lead to hair breakage and dryness. Before you know it, your hair becomes one big mess on top of your head. Use these easy ways to care for your treated hair.

  1. Use the right hair care maintenance shampoo

Treated hair needs maintenance. Aside from regular appointments with your stylist, it’s imperative that you use the right shampoo to keep your hair healthy and beautiful. The best thing to do is use a shampoo specifically formulated for treated hair.

  1. Avoid over washing

Over washing your hair can remove some of its colour especially if you recently had a hair dye done. In addition, it can strip the hair of its nutrients. If you recently undergone a hair treatment, you should wash your hair every other day and make sure to always use a conditioner.

  1. Trim regularly

Treated hair is prone to damage like dryness and split ends. Keep your locks healthy and avoid further damage by cutting the tips regularly. You can do this yourself once a month or go to your favourite salon for regular trimming.

  1. Deep condition

You need to use a protein-rich conditioner to keep your treated hair smooth, shiny and healthy inside out. Chemicals are harsh on your hair causing dryness and breakage which an ordinary conditioner alone won’t repair. You can deep condition your hair once a week right at home or pay your hairdresser a visit.

  1. Avoid heat

Using hot tools like hair dryer and iron on your treated hair can make it frizzy, dry, and prone to breakage. Give yourself a break by letting it air-dry and wearing it down. In case you really need to use these hot tools, be sure to apply a heat-protection hair spray and avoid doing it every day.

Treated hair is exposed to many chemicals that can completely ruin your crowning glory if not cared for properly. Use these easy ways to care for your treated hair so it will continue to grow strong, healthy, and free from damage.

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