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The short answer: It depends on whattypeof damage youre dealing with.
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(Its kind of like saying youve got damaged skin, she says.)
The good news, though?
Jojoba oil and aloe are other great options to soften and smoothen, Dr. Camp adds.
Sorry, but theres no real way to reverse thator even really repair it.
In other words, damage that is too far gone to treat with over-the-counter hydrators.
So the only real fix for this kind of damage?
Yep, you guessed itcutting it off, according to every derm we spoke with.
That goes doubly for those split ends.
In other words, trying to preserve length might ironically give existing damage more room to spread.
Lately, trendy bond building treatments have been gaining tractionones that derms (andresearch) agree show some promise.
These ingredients will temporarily seal the cuticle, creating a smoother, shinier finish.
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