Hair Concerns - Dry Ends – Moo & Yoo

Let’s dive into a common, yet frustrating, issue many face: dry, brittle ends. They can leave your hair looking frayed and lifeless, but we are here to help you change that! Addressing the issue requires you to understand its root causes and to adopt a hair care routine that will tackle the problems. This article aims to explore effective strategies and product recommendations to nourish and revitalise your hair.

Harmful Factors

There are many external factors that can result in dry ends like harsh weather conditions, extreme temperatures, harsh chemicals, and dyes. Cold, dry air strips moisture from the hair, making it brittle, while hot, humid conditions can lead to frizz and further damage. Harsh chemicals and dyes cause damage to your hair cuticle which in turn leads to dry, brittle ends. Protecting your hair from these elements by using hydrating products and minimising exposure can help maintain its health and moisture balance.

Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Overwashing – By washing your hair too often you can remove too many of your hairs natural oils and encourage brittle ends. To avoid this, try and gradually reduce your hair washes to 2-3 times a week and only shampoo your roots. This way you are not stripping your hair of its natural oils, which are essential for maintaining healthy, moisturised hair. Use Moo & Yoo’s Miracle Shampoo to gently cleanse your hair without removing any natural oils, leaving your hair shiny, soft, and full of life.

Using Heat Tools – Excessive use of heat through blow drying, straightening, or curling can be very damaging to your hair especially the ends. Heat damage can cause your hair to become dry, brittle, and can also create split ends. Try heat free styling instead and reduce the likelihood of getting heat damage. Read our blog post on heat free styling here. Also using a heat protectant and leave-in conditioner like our Miracle Milk can help reduce the damage caused by heat whilst also providing you with extra hydration.

Failing to get Regular Trims – By having regular trims (recommended every 6 – 8 weeks) you can improve the health of your hair massively. Trimming the ends of your hair will keep your ends healthy and free of split ends.

Harsh Products – Many hair care products are packed full of harmful ingredients like sulphates and parabens which can affect the health of your hair. All our products at Moo & Yoo are paraben and sulphate free, providing a natural, sustainable alternative to many harmful hair care products.

Detangling Hair – Detangling hair, if done incorrectly, can cause hair damage and breakage. Use our 100% plastic free Bamboo Paddle Brush to gently detangle your hair without causing damage. Make sure you start from the ends to the root. The pins are 100% bamboo and are designed to be gentle on your hair and scalp.

Female model with a super straight brunette bob from using Moo and Yoo Miracle Shampoo, Conditioner, Milk and a weekly Miracle Mask. She has super shiny hair and is flicking it round as she looks behind her showing movement to the hair. She is looking at the camera and is wearing a neutral coloured blouse.

Our Mask really works miracles when it comes to dry ends. The natural combination of Marula Oil, Icelandic Moss and Hydrolysed Wheat Protein deeply nourishes your hair and helps repair and strengthen any existing damage.