Dry hair: why it happens, and what to do

Scientifically speaking, dry hair is an alteration of the cuticles, or the outermost layer of human hair.

In the case of healthy hair, these tiny scales that surround the hair strand are smooth and overlap well.

With dry hair instead, they are raised. This causes the hair to feel coarse and rough, as well as to look brittle, dull and lackluster. Dry hair is often caused by a lack of adequate sebum production, meaning your scalp doesn’t provide enough oil to adequately moisturize your hair.

As with skin – besides genetic, hormonal and dietary causes – hair dehydration is often triggered by external stress factors which may be environmental (i.e. cold, wind, sun, sea...), chemical (e.g. Hair coloring, frequent washing) or mechanical (such as aggressive brushing).

In order to heal any surface irregularities and restore your hair's best look and feel, it is therefore necessary to nourish the hair fibers in depth. For top results, Pistolesi's hair consultants will help you choose professional products and treatments for a tailored approach that begins in the salon and continues with your daily beauty routine at home.