Hygral fatigue

Have you heard of hygral fatigue & wonder if you have it? Without knowing you, if your hair is long (= old) enough, you do!

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What? Why?

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Wait, is this the same as over-moisturized hair then?

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Signs of HF / over-conditioned hair

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Prevention is the only way!

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Number 1 tip:

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Dry your hair quickly

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Other ways to prevent hygral fatigue

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The benefits of coconut oil for your hair

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Hygral fatigue

(And no, it's not hydral fatigue, hydro fatigue or anything else. I know, it's complicated.)

Have you heard of hygral fatigue & wonder if you have it? Without knowing you, if your hair is long (= old) enough, you do!

(Also in some other cases!)

What? Why?

Wait, is this the same as over-moisturized hair then?

Not quite. Hygral fatigue happens over time, over moisturizing can happen in one long hair treatment, ie deep conditioning over night. BUT, they look the same.

Signs of HF / over-conditioned hair

Prevention is the only way!

Number 1 tip:

Wash less often. Keeping your hair dry means it doesn't have to change from wet to dry. Simple, right? (Tips for dealing with a greasy scalp below.)

Dry your hair quickly

Other ways to prevent hygral fatigue

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Use protein treatments on your hair

The benefits of coconut oil for your hair

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