4 Habits That are Drying Out Your Hair
The one question I get asked the most about in the salon is dry hair.
Sometimes it's like, no matter what you do your hair stays parched and brittle. And we all know by now, dry hair leads to breakage. If our goal is healthy growing curls, we gotta nip this in the bud... now.
What habits do you have that is leaving your hair begging for moisture? And how do we fix it?
Check out these habits below and see if there's any you need to break.
4 Habits That are Drying Out Your Hair
You're not drinking enough water
Ugh I can admit, I'm bad at this myself but it's so important to drink your water throughout the day. Dehydration stops hair growth in its tracks and can eventually lead to hair loss. Drinking water daily will strengthen your hair, hydrate your scalp, and prevent split ends. Drink about 3 liters a day to encourage hair growth.
You don't clarify your hair
Product build-up on your hair and scalp will form a sealant against any moisture you try to replenish your curls with. This is why it feels like your hair products have stopped working all of a sudden. Build-up doesn't only promote dry hair but a dry, itchy and flaky scalp too.
It's a good rule of thumb to detox your hair with a clarifying shampoo at least once a month to combat build up. A clarifying shampoo like the Volume Shampoo utilizes bentonite clay to detox your hair while infusing nutrients.
You're not sealing in the moisture
On wash day if you're not sealing in all the moisture you just put into your hair, then it was all a waste. The L-O-C (liquid, oil, cream) method is very popular because it doesn't only tell you which products to use but the order in which to apply them.
In the salon I use the leave-in conditioner, Emergency Miracle Treatment because it's light weight and will penetrate your hair with moisture while protecting it from damage.The Amethyst oil will seal and soothes the scalp, while Le Deux is the cream I use to hydrate, smooth and protect the hair from heat whether I choose to style curly or straight.
You're not protecting your hair at night
You know when you go to bed at night, you toss and turn and then when wake up your face is dry and ashy... your hair isn't exempt from that.
You MUST protect your hair at night with a satin bonnet, pillow case, or scarf. If not, then you're letting your cotton pillowcase rob your hair of moisture, cause frizz and promote split ends.
Combating dryness is all in the regimen. Once you can identify what's holding you back, all you need to do is make the necessary changes and remain consistent. Your hair and scalp will thank you.
Give your hair the hydration it craves with Emergency Miracle Treatment. This lightweight leave in conditioner penetrates deep into each strand, delivering lasting moisture without heaviness. Perfect as the foundation for any style, it preps and protects your hair so it stays hydrated, healthy, and manageable all week long.
Features:
Lightweight formula absorbs quickly to hydrate from the inside out
Provides lasting moisture retention between wash days
Strengthens and softens without buildup or heaviness
Ideal prep step before blow drying or heat styling
Safe for natural hair, relaxed styles, extensions, and fine strands
Benefits:
Keeps hair hydrated longer, even if you heat style weekly
Perfect balance of moisture and weightlessness
Leaves hair soft, manageable, and frizz-free
A must-have for straight naturals or wash and go girls who need moisture without reapplying product daily
With Emergency Miracle Treatment, you can enjoy long lasting hydration and strength without compromising your style, it’s the leave in that truly lives up to its name.
The Benefits:
• SILK PROTEIN: nourishes, repairs and protects hair.
• SERECITE MICA: smooths, seals hair color and provides radiant
shine.
• UV FILTERS: block sun damage.
How to Use:
Depending on the length and type of hair, apply desired amount to damp hair after washing.
Comb through roots to ends for even distribution.
Do not rinse out. Style as usual.
Seal in shine, lock in moisture, and protect your hair with Amethyst Oil. This lightweight finishing oil is designed to penetrate the hair shaft, delivering long-lasting hydration without weighing your hair down. Perfect for both blowouts and silk presses, it doubles as an extra layer of heat protection while keeping your hair soft, smooth, and frizz-free.
Features:
Provides a second layer of heat protection for styling
Lightweight formula that absorbs quickly without buildup
Seals in moisture from your creams and leave-ins
Leaves hair silky, shiny, and frizz-free
Works on natural hair, relaxed hair, and extensions
Benefits:
Protects against dryness from hot tools
Adds natural shine without greasiness
Perfect as the final step before a silk press or as a daily shine oil
Fine-hair friendly — no heavy residue or weighed-down strands
Whether you’re blowing out, silk pressing, or simply refreshing your look, Amethyst Oil is the perfect finishing touch for healthy, shiny, and protected hair.
What’s inside:
• HEMP SEED PROTEIN: fights fly-aways and frizz. Soothes scalp.
• AMETHYST: protects the hair from hot tools up to 410 degrees and
speeds up blow dry time.
How to Use:
ON WET HAIR: apply a few drops concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends. Comb through to distribute evenly. Style as usual.
ON DRY HAIR: lightly apply and work through hair for added shine and to tame fly-aways.
TREATMENT: apply throughout scalp and hair, cover with a plastic cap for 20 minutes to an hour. Shampoo and condition hair as regular.
Meet your new heat-styling essential. Le Deux Blow Dry Cream is the perfect balance of moisture and protection, giving your hair a silky, weightless finish every time you blow dry. Unlike traditional heat protectants, this cream based formula not only shields your strands from heat damage but also infuses deep hydration. Keeping your hair soft, smooth, and manageable.
Features:
Provides heat protection against blow dryers and hot tools
Cream consistency delivers intense moisture while protecting
Keeps hair silky, soft, and frizz free without weighing it down
Makes blow drying easier by improving slip and manageability
Ideal for naturals, relaxed hair, silk presses, or extensions
Benefits:
Your hair stays hydrated even under heat
Smooth, shiny results without dryness or breakage
The perfect foundation for silk presses, curls, or protective styles
Lightweight, so it works beautifully on both fine and thick textures
With Le Deux, you don’t have to choose between moisture and protection, you get both. Make it the final step before blow drying for salon quality results at home.
What’s inside:
• SUNFLOWER SEED EXTRACT: acts a UVA and UVB protectant while preserving radiant color.
• SWEET PEA PROTEIN: hydrates, smooths and defines hair.
• MAGNESIUM: hydrates and improves the elasticity of hair.
How to Use:
STYLE STRAIGHT: Apply to towel dried hair. Leave for 2-3 minutes and blow dry.