Hair elasticity is the ability of the hair to return to its natural state without any help. Hair elasticity is lost by over-processing of the hair that can be caused by heat damage or chemical damage. Heat damage can include damage from heat appliances such as flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, pressing combs or sun damage. Chemical damage to the hair can be caused by relaxers, dyes and highlights. Restoring the elasticity of the hair is hard to do and may ultimately involve letting the damaged hair grow out. However, there are some protein reconstructors that will help with the process.

Step 1

Shampoo hair as usual, following directions on the bottle. Make sure that all of the shampoo is thoroughly rinsed out of your hair to avoid any residue.

Step 2

Apply the keratin or vegetable protein reconstructor to the hair. Leave the reconstructor on the hair based upon the time given by the directions on the bottle. Time limits can vary from 2 minutes to 1 hour based upon the strength of the reconstructor. Rinse the reconstructor out of the hair.

Step 3

Apply your moisturizing conditioner to your hair. The conditioner may be rinsed out according to the instructions on the bottle. If the hair was severely damaged or a strong reconstructor was used, a deep conditioning treatment may need to be done. This involves leaving the conditioner on the hair for thirty minutes to one hour. Rinse the conditioner out after the appropriate amount of time has elapsed.

Step 4

Dry the hair using your preferred method of a blow dryer or by air drying. Remember, blow drying can damage the hair, so let it air dry as often as possible.

Step 5

Style your hair as preferred. After treatment, you should notice that your hair has regained a little elasticity and does not look as brittle or dry.

 - Nexxus Emergencee Deep Treatment

- Coconut or Olive Oil

 - L’Oreal Professional Absolute Repair Series