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Damaged Hair

CarolinaKip

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CarolinaKip Community Regular
CarolinaKip
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I posted awhile back that my hair is breaking off and I've added vitamins etc. It's getting somewhat better, however, it looks like I fried my hair with the blow dyer some. Anyone know of a good conditioner for damaged hair that is Gluten-free Casein-free? Even if it is just gluten-free would be a big help!

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Tigercat17 Enthusiast
Tigercat17
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Hi Carolina!

I use Paul Mitchell. It does have soy in it, but I don't know if you have problems with soy or not. I've been using it ever since I've been gluten free & it hasn't bothered me at all. Paul Mitchell is very good with listing all of their ingredients and if their product has wheat in it, it will be listed in bold print. I also use the Instant Moisture Shampoo and The Detangler. I also don't wash my hair everyday- I know that sounds gross, but it really helps especially in the winter when the air is so dry.

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Another thing you might want to do is ask your doctor to check is your thyroid hormones. I know my hair gets really dry, brittle, breaks easily and I loose more of it if my thyroid hormones are off. And thyroid diseases are really common with someone with celiac disease.

I hope this helps! :)

gflooser Contributor
gflooser
Posted

try mayonaise or olive oil. put in on clean dry hair and let it sit for any hour. rinse it out with dish soap, then reg. shampoo and conditioner. it will be SO soft. also, i use garnier fructese for damaged and dry hair :)

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

I've been using argan oil. I put 3 drops in my hand (for chin-length hair), rub hands together and run through my hair before I go to bed.

I also put 3-4 drops in my conditioner right before using it. Makes my hair softer and shinier. B)

It's also great for your face and skin--a little goes a long way but I don't find it greasy or oily as my skin/hair drinks it right in.

mommida Enthusiast
mommida
Posted

It is expensive but try MoroccanOil. It smells great!

Biotin vitamin supplements too!

jlee2 Rookie
jlee2
Posted

I have tried the Moroccan Oil -- I seemed to have a reaction to it. Are all their products gluten free?

Skylark Collaborator
Skylark
Posted

I'm using Straight Sexy Hair. It's an expensive, thick conditioner and the one bottle has lasted months. As far as I can tell from the label, there are no gluten or casein ingredients in it.

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dilettantesteph Collaborator
dilettantesteph
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My leave in conditioner had wheat in it so I had to give it up. Then I found another one but they discontinued it shortly after that. I realized that hand lotion looks a lot like it and I tried that. It actually worked better than the leave in conditioner had. I have curly, dry, frizzy hair. Give it a try.

GlutenGladi8or Apprentice
GlutenGladi8or
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One other thing to consider....

Start where the hair grows and the best thing for that is a good multi-vitamin and fish oil. Both have an effect on how healthy your skin and hair can become.

During a physical with your primary care physician, have you ever noticed that they look at your nails and hair to see what type of nutrition you are getting?

And now that your intestines are absorbing nutrients, feed them.

twe0708 Community Regular
twe0708
Posted

It is expensive but try MoroccanOil. It smells great!

Biotin vitamin supplements too!

I use Moroccan Oil too and take a Biotin supplement. My hair seems to be growing like crazy!

Skylark Collaborator
Skylark
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One other thing to consider....

Start where the hair grows and the best thing for that is a good multi-vitamin and fish oil. Both have an effect on how healthy your skin and hair can become.

Great advice, but it takes a couple years for long hear to grow, so you're stick with the damage and frizz even if you start growing nice hair. There was a noticeable change in my hair from being hypothyroid that is still growing out.

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