Are you in a hair SOS situation? While maintaining the condition of your hair is a long-term goal, there are ways you can get locks looking healthier and more hydrated in a hurry. So if you've got a big event coming up – one where a glossy mane is needed for extra confidence – we've got all the tips and remedies you need to dial down the damage. Here's how to repair damaged hair fast at home...
Okay, so this isn't an at-home tip; you should always leave trimming and cutting to a professional hair stylist, as it takes hard-honed skill and care to remove split ends Opens in a new tab while maintaining your perfect style. But, before you start your home hair repair journey, it's important to book in at the salon to get ends tidied up. Hair breakage Opens in a new tab is one of the key signs of damage Opens in a new tab, and trimming off split ends instantly makes locks look healthier. If you're nervous about losing length, you can ask your hairdresser to try 'dusting'. The clever technique sees only the very tips of strands neatened up, so your length and style stay the same.
Use a hard-working yet gentle shampoo to nurture dry strands; one that whisks away damaging impurities while boosting moisture and supporting internal hair bonds. Ultimate Repair Shampoo Opens in a new tab is as moisturizing as it gets, with a luxurious lather to remove all the impurities that can be harmful to hair, such as metals, pollution and product build-up. It also hydrates lengths, so hair feels softer after every wash. All you have to do is work it into wet hair (without any vigorous rubbing!), then rinse it out with warm water. Remember: hot water can have a damaging effect on dry hair strands.
Follow your moisturizing shampoo with a luxurious conditioner. Choose one with a rich, creamy yet lightweight formula to target the lack of moisture and dial down frizz for an instant transformation. We recommend Ultimate Repair Conditioner, Opens in a new tab which will noticeable hair damage and make locks look healthier. Perfect for all hair types, it leaves hair soft to the touch, clean and fresh without weighing it down. To get the best results, apply the conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends of damaged hair, then use a wide tooth comb (straight hair) or fingertips (coily or curly hair) to gently smooth out knots. Leave on for up to five minutes while the conditioning ingredients absorb, then rinse thoroughly to reveal smoother strands.
Top tip: You can wrap hair in a warm towel while the conditioner is on to turbo-boost moisture levels.
When it's fast results you want, nothing works quicker than Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue Opens in a new tab. The potent leave-in treatment damage in just 90 seconds, with transformative results from a single use. It's packed with new generation technology inspired by your favorite skincare formulas, allowing it to strengthen fragile hair and rehydrate dry hair Opens in a new tab from the inside out. Here's how:
This powerful combination of reparative ingredients allows Miracle Hair Rescue to give you 12x smoother hair* with 99% less breakage* and radiant shine that lasts for up to four washes**. Simply mist it through clean, damp hair from roots to ends, let it absorb for 90 seconds, then style locks as you usually would. It's the perfect remedy for all hair types – including color-treated hair.
One of the most obvious signs of damage is frizz. When locks are stressed-out and broken, flyaway hair crops up, making your style tricky to tame. Miracle Hair Rescue makes strands appear smoother, but if extra sleekness or definition is needed, try teaming the supercharged treatment with these coiffing tricks:
Apply a hair oil, like Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil Opens in a new tab, to the mid-lengths and ends of hair. This will veil locks in instant sleekness while helping to smooth and seal the hair cuticle. Then blow-dry with the nozzle of your blow-dryer pointing down the hair shaft. Finish with a light spray of EIMI Glam Mist Opens in a new tab to boost glossy shine while shielding strands from the effects of sun damage.
After giving hair time to absorb the Miracle Hair Rescue treatment (just 90 seconds!), mist wavy locks with NutriCurls Milky Waves Nourishing Spray Opens in a new tab. It softens unruly hair with weightless nourishment, making it the perfect leave-in product for a naturally tousled mane. Then, to boost movement, mist in a little EIMI Ocean Spritz Opens in a new tab and dry hair with a diffuser or, if you're wary of thermal damage, let locks air-dry in texture-boosting braids.
On damp, clean hair – and after the Miracle Hair Rescue has been absorbed – apply NutriCurls Curlixir Balm Opens in a new tab, a leave-in curl cream that lends definition and bounce. Make sure you work it through evenly to nourish every curl or coil, before drying your hair with your go-to texture-boosting method. This could mean plopping hair with a microfiber towel, blow-drying with a diffuser, or finger coiling strands and letting them air-dry.
Stop heat damage Opens in a new tab in its tracks by switching up your styling routine. First up, that means adding EIMI Thermal Image Opens in a new tab to your kit to protect strands when you're using hot tools. Apply it before blow-drying, then again before using hair straighteners or a curling iron. And remember: hair should always be 100% dry before you use hot tools to avoid singeing strands.
UV hair protection is a must too – especially in the midst of summer – so reach for a hair sunscreen Opens in a new tab to shield locks from the damaging effects of the sun. EIMI Glam Mist has UV protection built in and it gives locks a glossy shine. Spray directly onto the hair surface when your styling ritual is complete.
Now is the time to swap elastic bands for silk scrunchies. While elastic is prone to pulling and snagging on strands, silk glides over locks and holds hair gently in place. Ideal if you suffer with brittle hair, making the switch means snags will be reduced right away, which in turn prevents breakage and hair loss through the lengths.
Silk isn't just for your scrunchies though. You can also go to bed with silk pillowcases, which keep hair healthy by dialing down friction as you get a restful night's sleep. They're also less absorbent than cotton, so if you go to bed with a leave-in conditioner on, your pillowcase isn't going to 'steal' and soak up the nourishing goodness.
Damaged hair often loses its natural shine, so if your locks are looking a little lackluster, you may be in need of a dose of color. If it's not yet time to return to your expert colorist, try giving dull hair or fading hair color a boost at home with the Color Fresh Mask Opens in a new tab. This tinted hair mask treatment comes in a range of sheer, shade-reviving colors, so it's easy to find one that suits your existing hue. Apply it to clean, damp hair, allow it to develop for 10 minutes, then rinse out thoroughly to reveal refreshed locks with added radiance.
Looking for more ways to repair and rehydrate damaged hair? Check out our complete collection of hair care advice Opens in a new tab, featuring salon-approved, expert tips for every hair type.
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