The At-Home Care Guide for Damaged Hair

Hair strands are non-living tissue and cannot repair themselves. That is why the fight for damaged hair has two fronts. Improving how the existing damage looks, and supporting new strands so they emerge strong from the scalp. The second front is usually neglected, yet lasting change starts exactly there.

Why does hair get damaged?

• High-heat blow-drying, curling and straightening.
• Frequent dyeing and bleaching.
• Harsh washing, hot water and aggressive shampoos.
• Rough brushing and towel-rubbing while wet.
• Environmental stress like sun, sea and chlorine.

The 7 core habits you can build at home

1. Turn the water temperature down

Hot water opens the strand's outer layer and speeds up moisture loss. Wash lukewarm and finish with a cool rinse when you can.

2. Shampoo the scalp, treat the ends

A shampoo's job is to cleanse the scalp. Massage a gentle plant-protein formula like Bariva Anti-Hair-Loss Shampoo into your scalp, the foam running down is enough for the lengths.

3. Be gentle with wet hair

Wet hair is at its most fragile. Pat dry instead of rubbing, and detangle with a wide-tooth comb from the ends up.

4. Cut the heat, never go unprotected

Even dropping your dryer to medium heat makes a difference. Always use a heat protectant before hot styling, and give your hair at least two heat-free days a week.

5. Do not neglect the scalp

A strand born strong resists damage better. Applied to a clean scalp in the evening, Bariva Vitamin Complex Spray supports root nourishment with Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 and panthenol. New hair strengthening in a healthier environment is the long-term foundation of hair quality.

6. Trim regularly

Split ends travel upward. A small trim every 8 to 12 weeks stops breakage from spreading along the strand.

7. Support from within

A diet rich in protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins supplies the strand's building blocks. And keep drinking plenty of water.

There is no quick fix for damaged hair, but with the right habits you are better off every single week than the one before.

Patience and consistency

Hair grows about one and a half centimetres a month. The full reward of the routine you start today will show in the newly grown part of your hair. Put scalp care at the centre of your routine and the rest follows with time. You can explore the two steps of the Bariva ritual in our shop.