Say Goodbye to Damaged Hair: A Real Guide from LAHH Salon | Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Great hair isn’t about trends or luck, it’s about knowledge, habits, and investing in what actually works. Whether you’ve been battling damage for months or you just want to preserve your hair's integrity, this guide is designed to help you rebuild healthier, stronger hair that turns heads for all the right reasons.

1. Use Heat Smart, Not Fearfully

Heat tools aren’t your enemy, misuse is. At LAHH Salon, we use heat to help create beautiful finishes all the time. The key is knowing how to protect your strands.

Our pro tips:

• Apply a high-quality heat protectant before any styling.
• Limit heat use to 2-3 times per week, allowing recovery days in between.
• Choose products designed for your heat tool:
  • For blow-drying: A lightweight blow-dry primer works best.
  • For hot tools: Use a thermal spray that doubles as a finisher for added shine and hold.

2. Protect Your Hair While You Sleep

It’s easy to forget, but nighttime is when a lot of hidden hair damage happens. Friction from your pillow, tangles, and rough fabrics can undo all the effort you put into your hair care routine during the day.

Before bed, try this:

• Wrap your hair in a silk or satin bonnet.
• Switch to a silk pillowcase to minimize friction.
• Secure your hair gently with a fabric scrunchie or coil-style tie (no rubber or metal!).

These small steps can prevent overnight breakage and keep your style intact longer.

3. Know Your Hair's Needs

One of the biggest reasons clients struggle with hair care is using products that simply aren’t right for their hair type. Understanding your hair’s density, porosity, and moisture levels is more important than knowing your curl pattern.

Our recommendation: Schedule a consultation with one of our stylists at LAHH Salon. We’ll assess your hair's true needs and recommend products tailored just for you—no more trial and error.

4. Invest in the Essentials

There’s a myth that high-quality hair care is too expensive. But truthfully, buying cheap shampoos and layering on ineffective treatments costs more in the long run.

Build your routine around:

• A professional-grade shampoo and conditioner
• A lightweight, nourishing leave-in
• Heat protection you trust
• Hair oil or serum for shine and hydration

These core products protect your strands, prevent breakage, and help every style last longer. At LAHH Salon, we only carry products we’ve tested ourselves and know deliver real results.

5. Master the Art of Washing

Believe it or not, most people don’t shampoo correctly. If your hair feels greasy soon after washing, this might be why.

Here's how to cleanse properly:

• Always shampoo twice: The first round removes buildup, the second fully cleanses the scalp.
• Focus on your scalp only. Let the shampoo rinse through your ends, no need to scrub them.
• Use lukewarm water, and rinse thoroughly to avoid residue.

This method helps your hair stay cleaner longer, reducing the need for daily washes.

6. Less Is More (Really)

Piling on product often weighs your hair down and forces more frequent washes. Instead of layering five different styling aids, find two or three that actually work for your hair type and style goals.

LAHH Tip: Start with half the amount you think you need. You can always add more, but using too much product upfront is hard to reverse.

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