Help - really dry hair - how can I make it glossy again??

[tenlittlecygnets]

I'm in my 40s and have noticed for a few years that my hair is getting dryer. It's also gong curly for the first time. What the hell?

Anyway, can anyone recommend a product that will calm it down and make it glossy again??? Thank you.

I use Aveda's Damage Remedy on the ends of my hair but that seems to have stopped working. I use Elvive's colour protect shampoo and conditioner.

Moroccan oil has been great for my hair. I put it on when it's damp then dry my hair. It doesn't feel even a tiny bit oily when it's on - love it.

If it's dry from colouring try Olaplex. Amazing stuff.

Not sure if it's colouring or just general age-related stuff... gah.

Have you done anything to your hair that may have clarified it? If you strip product buildup from your hair, it can give your hair more of a curl, and depending on what you've used, may have stripped it of its natural oils too, leaving it feeling dry

Olapex
My hair is in great condition since I started using Olapex

Loreal extraordinary oil. Someone on mumsnet recommended it and it's been a revelation!

Philip kingsley elasticizer! Makes my hair flexible and shiny.

L'Oréal extraordinary oil- not the one for coloured hair as it's not as nice as the original

"try Olaplex. Amazing stuff."

Did nothing for me :(

Palmers olive oil leave in conditioning spray is great for dry, coarse hair.

V dry hair tends to curl.

I would invest in a salon quality treatment. Kms is great. Kersstase and l oreal also used to good ones. Boots superdrug etc also do sachets - own brand and others (eg palmers). They srent as good long term but they will help in the short term and they coat about £1 and we can get two treatments out of each one.

I agree re the Moroccan oil on damp hair to. You can also get some.great leave in conditioners.

Hair oil - a revelation! Just like you, my hair turned dry, straw-like and wavy during my 40s until I discovered hair oil. I rub it into damp hair after washing, then blow dry.

The Elvive Extraordinary Oil is great, but I tend to use double the suggested amount. Or there are lots of alternatives - Wella do some nice ones.

Thank you! I have tried some single use hair conditioners, but want something more long-term.

Somebody on here recommended Coco and Eve hair mask. I have hair that has gone dry and coarser, age I guess. It is very good, but pricey. Check out reviews on Amazon. You can get a travel size to try out. I had never heard of it before but better than all the other stuff I tried. I use once a week.

Philip Kingsley's Elasticiser.

If you have a Sally Hair and Beauty shop near you, get a few keratin masks. They are what hairdressers use for their salon treatments and they only cost a pound or two.

My hair suddenly became quite dry, I think due to 2 pregnancies in 2 years, constant breastfeeding and hair loss.
It’s become amazingly soft the past few months due to using silicone free conditioners and hair masks. I only dry my hair with a tshirt now and keep it wrapped until it’s mostly dry. No hair dryer or styling tools. Curly girl method is great (google it) but I’ve just taken a few tips from that as I don’t have a lot of time.
I didn’t think it was possible for my hair to improve so much in a short time. But it looks shiny and soft without heat tools which I’ve never been able to achieve before this!
I really think silicones were coating my hair and stopping any moisture getting in. It took about 1 month to start noticing a difference.
Garnier hair food is a good silicone free mask.

Use coconut oil as an overnight hair mask. Just shampoo in the morning and you are good to go!

Casting creme gloss in clear and oil on damp hair before you dry it helps enormously

Pantene hydrating butter creme is amazing, it is a gold tube. I just rub a small amount on the ends as it makes my roots quite greasy.

Another vote for Olaplex.

Cantu hair mask! Or aussi hair mask

Brilliant, thanks all. Will start with the l'Oreal and work my way through the other suggestions if it doesn't work...