{"id":10947,"date":"2022-10-24T15:17:52","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T13:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/organicspharm.com\/?p=10947"},"modified":"2025-02-07T16:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T15:04:23","slug":"capelli-secchi-cause-rimedi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/organicspharm.com\/en\/hair-dry-causes-remedial\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 causes of dry hair and how to remedy them"},"content":{"rendered":"

When hair is dry to the touch, it is also often brittle and difficult to style. But having the dry hair<\/strong> does not mean that you have a health problem or that there is something wrong with your genetics. Simply, various factors, such as sun exposure, heat styling or smoking, can contribute to dry and brittle hair.<\/p>\n

The good news is that there is a variety of solutions<\/strong> To effectively reduce this condition. Let us therefore see the causes of dry hair<\/strong> and the main remedies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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6 causes of dry hair (men and women)<\/h4>\n

Most of the time, dry hair is not the result of a single cause, but a combination of factors.<\/p>\n
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Internal causes of dry hair<\/h5>\n

1<\/span>Dry scalp.<\/span> Hair does not perform natural self-lubrication, but relies on the oils (the sebum) produced in the roots to maintain its proper hydration. Because the roots lie below the skin, dryness of the scalp is inevitably accompanied by the dryness of the hair<\/strong>. In addition, the dry scalp flakes and fragments, causing dandruff flakes to appear.<\/p>\n

2<\/span>Age.<\/span> With advancing age, hair physiologically produces less sebum: it is therefore normal for hair to become drier (even in men!) from age 50 onward. On the other hand, hormonal changes brought by menopause can also cause abnormal dryness.<\/p>\n
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External causes of dry and brittle hair<\/h5>\n

3<\/span>Environmental conditions.<\/span> These include, in particular: a dry and hot climate, frequent exposure to sun and wind, and frequent exposure to chlorinated or salt water.<\/p>\n

4<\/span>Lack of protection.<\/span> Every healthy hair has a protective layer called the cuticle. Just as shingles protect the house from rain and sun, the cuticle protects the hair from heat, sun, wind, and smog. In a healthy cuticle, the layers are joined together and retain moisture; when they separate and peel away, moisture and natural oils are lost.<\/p>\n

5<\/span>Hair care at home.<\/span> Wrong habits can also cause dry and brittle hair. Among them:<\/p>\n
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