Unless you have pristine strands that have never seen a colour treatment, heat tool, or long day at the pool, you’re probably no stranger to damaged hair. And you probably know the basics of how to deal with it! Treat yourself to a hair mask, avoid heat styling when possible, book a trim, the list goes on. But personally, we could always use a little help with the specifics. Read on to find out how to pick the best shampoo for damaged hair, plus more tips and tricks for getting your hair back on track. 

The Most Common Causes Of Hair Damage:

I believe one of the most common causes of hair damage is heat. Chemical services can sometimes compromise the structure of the hair. However, daily heat styling can be more detrimental to the integrity of the hair in the long run.

How To Determine If Your Hair Is Damaged?

A good way to determine if your hair is damaged is to observe how quickly the ends of your hair dry naturally after the shower. If the ends seem to dry more quickly than the rest of your hair, that’s a sign that your hair is porous and could lack moisture. You can also do a simple at-home test. Hold a single strand of hair between two fingers, at approximately mid-length. Tug on the end with your other hand. If your hair feels stretchy or brittle, it's more than likely damaged. If the hair bounces back and does not stretch when pulled, then the bonds of the hair are strong and are more than likely healthy.

Why It's Important To Carefully Choose A Shampoo:

Choosing the right shampoo for damaged hair is very important. Shampooing is the first step in the process of treating the hair, and it is crucial to attack your hair issues from step one. Using a strengthening or reparative shampoo will help to start the process of reinforcing the bonds within the hair.

What Qualities Or Ingredients Should You Look For:

When you notice that your hair is dry or damaged, the first ingredient you should look for is Argan Oil or Sunflower Seed Oil. Both of these are high in antioxidants and will benefit dry, damaged hair. Other ingredients are Vitamin E or Coconut Oil.

MoroccanOil's Moisture Repair Shampoo is infused with Argan Oil, reconstructive keratin, and essential fatty acids to help breathe life back into damaged strands.