How To Moisturize Dry Hair: 5 Products That Work

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If you have dry hair, keeping it moisturized can be a challenge for a busy person. The good news is that it can be done with top-notch products.

This article will tell you all about how to moisturize dry hair and the products you can use.

You may be wondering why your hair is so dry in the first place. Many hair follicles suffer from something low porosity, which can make hair super-brittle and eventually break.

What Is Low Porosity Hair?

Low porosity hair refers to hair that has difficulty absorbing and retaining moisture due to its tightly closed cuticles. The cuticles are the outermost layer of the hair shaft, and in low porosity hair, these cuticles are tightly packed together, making it challenging for water or products to penetrate the hair shaft. As a result, moisture tends to sit on the hair’s surface rather than being absorbed, leading to a dry and often dull appearance.

Of course, you know that using heatless methods to elongate and loosen curls, resulting in a stretched or straighter appearance, is a great way to get your hair ready to be moisturized. This can include techniques like banding (wrapping hair sections with elastic bands), African threading, or twist-outs using larger twists.

Now let’s look at the best ways to moisturize your hair:

Best Hair Moisturizers 

Sheamoisture Hydration Hair Milk for Dry Hair

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Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey Pomade

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Okay Black Jamaican Castor Oil Moisture & Curling Sorbet

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Regardless of the method chosen, it’s crucial to prioritize hair health and minimize heat damage. Make sure to use a heat protectant product before applying heat, avoid excessive heat exposure, and regularly deep condition and moisturize your hair to maintain its health and minimize breakage.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Hair and Body Moisturizer

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Oligo Professionnel Blacklight Nourishing Conditioner

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Briogeo Superfoods Avocado and Kiwi Mega Moisture

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Final Word

Consider consulting with a professional hairstylist or researching specific techniques tailored to your hair type and texture. They can provide personalized advice and recommend the best approach for straightening your hair while maintaining its health and integrity.

The Atlanta hair industry is one of the largest in the Southeast, with more than 8 million people getting groomed each month. 

But you can do it yourself. All you need are some quality shears and some high-performance clippers to get the job done.  Check out our Beauty Page for other ways to get shaped up.

Tee Johnson: Tee Johnson is the co-founder of AtlantaFi.com and as an unofficial ambassador of the city, she's a lover of all things Atlanta. She writes about Travel News, Events, Business, Hair Care (Wigs!) and Money.