Severely damaged hair cannot be made new, because a hair strand is not living tissue, but it can be repaired in ways you can see and feel: cut, strengthened, conditioned and smoothed. At kruLA the repair treatments are hair reconstruction, cold hair recovery and deep conditioning and hair dusting.
kruLA does hair reconstruction in Century City for $270 to $650, by hair length: call (949) 883-8301.
Can severely damaged hair be repaired?
Yes in how it looks and feels, and not in the sense of becoming undamaged: a strand cannot heal itself, so treatments rebuild and smooth the surface, and the oldest, worst part is cut off over time.
New hair grows in healthy, so the long-term answer is a repair plan for the hair you have and gentler habits for the hair that grows.
Can damaged hair go back to normal?
It can come close to normal when the damage is moderate, and badly broken hair does not go back, it grows out.
A specialist checks how much of the length is repairable and how much would be better trimmed; that check is part of the consultation.
How can I repair damaged hair?
Repair has four parts: cut the splits, restore moisture and strength, smooth the surface and stop the cause.
- Cut or dust the split ends.
- Restore moisture and structure with deep conditioning or reconstruction.
- Smooth the surface if frizz is the problem.
- Reduce what caused it: heat, lightening, tight styles and rough brushing.
What is the best treatment for badly damaged hair?
For badly damaged hair that you also want smoother, the Full Complex of reconstruction: collagen restoration first, then keratin or nanoplasty straightening, chosen for your hair.
For very dry, brittle hair with split ends and no wish to straighten, the Cold Deep Conditioning + Collagen version fits. The right choice depends on the hair, which is why the consultation comes first.
What is the best smoothing treatment for damaged hair?
The best smoothing for damaged hair is the one done after the hair is strong enough for it, and for severe damage that means repair first.
Cold hair recovery is often done before keratin or hair botox when the hair is too damaged for heat treatments. The comparisons show how keratin, hair botox and nanoplasty differ.
Which salon treatments are there for damaged hair?
The salon treatments for damaged hair are deep conditioning, collagen conditioning, reconstruction, bond repair and protein treatments, smoothing treatments and dusting or trimming.
- Deep conditioning: moisture and softness.
- Reconstruction: repair plus smoothing in one visit.
- Bond repair and protein: strengthening, and how it differs from smoothing.
- Hair dusting: split ends off, length kept.
How much does it cost to fix damaged hair?
At kruLA fixing damaged hair is $120 for hair dusting, $150 to $400 for cold hair recovery and the collagen version, and $270 to $650 for the Full Complex of reconstruction.
Hair length and hair thickness set the price: the lower figure is for shoulder length and shorter, the higher for butt length and longer, and thick hair adds $30 to $90. Every length step is on the prices page.
How do I choose between repair and a trim?
Trim when the ends are split or the damage is concentrated at the bottom, and repair when the damage runs up the strand and the length matters to you.
Hair dusting is between the two: it removes only the split ends and keeps the length. The split ends guide explains it.
Damaged hair FAQ
Can severely damaged hair be repaired?
Yes in how it looks and feels, and not in the sense of becoming undamaged: treatments rebuild and smooth the surface and the worst ends are cut off over time. New hair grows in healthy.
Can you repair extremely damaged hair?
It can look and feel much better, and extremely damaged sections may be better trimmed. The consultation ($0) shows how much of the length is repairable.
Can damaged hair go back to normal?
It can come close to normal when the damage is moderate, and badly broken hair grows out instead. A specialist checks how much of the length is repairable.
Can severely damaged hair be repaired, or do I have to cut it?
Both can be part of the plan: the worst ends are trimmed or dusted and the rest is repaired. Hair dusting at kruLA ($120) removes only split ends and keeps the length.
Can damaged hair be repaired?
Yes, the look and feel of it: moisture, strength and smoothness can be restored, and the oldest damaged ends are cut off over time. A specialist checks how much of the length is repairable at the consultation.
Can frizzy hair be repaired?
Frizzy hair is mostly dry or rough on the surface, and moisture and smoothing restore it. At kruLA that is deep conditioning, keratin or hair botox depending on the cause.
How do I choose between repair and a trim?
Trim when the ends are split or the damage is at the bottom, and repair when the damage runs up the strand and the length matters to you. Hair dusting is between the two.
Which kruLA treatment repairs severely damaged hair?
The Full Complex of reconstruction, $270 to $650: collagen restoration first, then keratin or nanoplasty straightening. Thick hair adds $30 to $90.
Does a keratin treatment repair damaged hair?
No: it smooths and does not repair the damage underneath. If your hair is brittle or breaking, a repair step comes first.