Treatments for damaged hair

Rough texture, dryness, dullness, split ends and even total breakage are all major red flags that your hair is damaged. Feel like you have a haystack for hair that just won't behave itself? It's probably high time you put your hair through a bit of therapy.

Looking for damaged hair treatment options can feel like a minefield, but it's a lot easier than you think. Once you know the above tell-tale signs of breakage by heart, the secret is to employ the best hair repair treatment for damaged hair to restore your hair to its former glory.

How to fix damaged hair

Hair damage can be caused by a number of factors; heat styling tools, sun, hard water, pollution, brushing, towel drying… the list goes on. It can feel overwhelming and an impossible challenge to avoid all culprits to maintain gorgeous-looking hair. Take a breath, and take a look at your new damaged hair cheat sheet…

Make a beeline for a nourishing shampoo
To keep damage to a minimum, it’s seriously important to use the right products for your hair type to get the best results and, of course, it all starts with a good shampoo! Don’t simply rush into buying any product that says it’s designed for damage. Instead, remember that damaged hair’s number one need is nourishment so look for shampoo that specifically bring moisture to your hair.

You could try our Pantene Repair & Protect Shampoo with nourishing antioxidants to support hair on its journey to fighting damage, for less breakage and significant shine.

Fall deeply in love with a deep conditioner
Getting your hair back on track does take time, so try to be patient and don’t expect instant results. Integral to the repair process is an intensely moisturising conditioning treatment to help repair the damage, inside and out, rather than simply faking a healthy appearance.

Conditioner – your hair’s best friend - is essential every single time you wash your hair to keep it smooth and help stop future damage, leaving it better equipped to fight against damaging external factors.

A deep conditioner does just that – it deeply conditions. The specially formulated treatment contains actives designed to penetrate into the fibre core to infuse moisture and reduce friction. The results? Smooth, manageable hair that’s less prone to breakage. It’s the perfect damaged hair treatment. All the reasons you need to fall deeply in love with our Repair & Protect Conditioner – infused with amino acids & antioxidants, it’s what your hair’s been craving.

Hair gasping for a moisture boost every day? Whether it’s the harsh winter weather or summer conditions causing your hair to feel dry, swap out your everyday conditioner for our 3 Minute Miracle Superfood Daily Conditioner that acts as a multi-vitamin shot for your hair. It’s one of our best hair repair treatments for damaged hair. Like a daily treatment for hair, it comes in different variants to satisfy all hair types and needs.

Easy tips and tricks to keep damaged hair under control

• Remember prevention, not just cure

It’s important that you treat your hair to fix damage, but it doesn’t mean that you can skip on preventative steps to keep your damage levels down.

Try to be mindful of your styling – nobody’s asking you to throw out your beloved straighteners! – but if you have the option, turn down the temperature on your tongs, wands and straighteners. It’s easy! Just dial it down or use of the cool function on your hair dryer. If you have time, try using a microfibre towel to draw water from your hair before air drying and styling. All these things will reduce your hair’s heat exposure and boost your hair health for less damage.

• Get a trim regularly

Even if you hope for long, free-flowing hair, nobody will notice a quick trim in the same way they do a dramatic haircut. Aim for every 6-8 weeks, as this removes the most damaged part of your hair to help keep it healthy-looking. Your friends won’t even know you had a hairdresser’s appointment.

• Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise (your hair!)

No matter the season; sun, salt water, pollution, wind, rain, humidity… there’s no reason to not feel in control (of your hair at least!). Keep our lightweight PANTENE PRO-V ARGAN INFUSED OIL in your bag for moisture top-ups on the go for when your hair’s rough and thirsty. This dry damaged hair treatment with a blend of Moroccan Argan oil and Pro-V complex helps to restore hair’s smoothness and shine, finishing your hairstyle and protecting it from frizz all day long.

With our best shampoo, conditioner and styling treatments in your hair arsenal, as well as these must-try healthy hair hacks, you’ll be well on your way to fighting hair damage. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen! Good bye hair damage, hello endless great hair days!