Real Talk: Healing Damaged Hair at LAHH Salon in Bay Harbor Islands

Damaged hair can be repaired with the right combination of professional treatments and at-home care. At LAHH Salon in Bay Harbor Islands, we treat damage from color, heat, sun, salt, and chemical processing using Olaplex bond-building and Davines repair products. Deep conditioning treatments start at $50. Color correction for damaged hair starts at $300. Here is what actually works.

How to Tell If Your Hair Is Damaged

Damage shows up differently depending on the cause. Here are the signs our stylists check for during every consultation at LAHH:

• Breakage when brushing: Hair snaps instead of stretching. This points to protein loss from chemical processing or heat.
• Straw-like texture: Hair feels rough, dry, and stiff even after conditioning. Common after over-bleaching or too many keratin treatments without moisture balance.
• Split ends that travel: Splits start at the tip and climb up the shaft if not trimmed. Once a split travels past 2 inches, the strand needs to be cut.
• Color that fades in days: Damaged cuticles cannot hold color. If your color washes out within a week, the hair shaft is too porous.
• Frizz that nothing controls: Raised, damaged cuticles catch humidity. In Miami, this means your hair expands the moment you step outside.

What Causes Hair Damage in Miami

Bay Harbor Islands and the surrounding Miami area create a unique set of challenges for hair health:

• Salt air and ocean water: Salt crystals dry out the hair shaft and strip natural oils.
• UV exposure: Florida sun breaks down the protein structure of hair. Blonde and color-treated hair is especially vulnerable.
• Humidity: 80%+ humidity forces the cuticle open, letting moisture in and out unpredictably.
• Chlorine: Pool chlorine strips protective oils and can turn blonde hair green.
• Heat styling: Flat irons and curling wands at 400+ degrees break down keratin bonds every pass.

How We Repair Damaged Hair at LAHH Salon

Olaplex Bond-Building Treatment

Olaplex works at the molecular level to reconnect broken disulfide bonds inside the hair shaft. We include Olaplex in every color service, every smoothing treatment, and offer it as a standalone deep treatment.

Deep Conditioning Treatments

Professional deep conditioning goes beyond what an at-home mask can do. We use concentrated formulas with heat activation to push moisture deep into the cortex. Treatments take 20 to 30 minutes and the difference is noticeable immediately. We recommend one every 4 to 6 weeks for damaged hair.

Color Correction for Damaged Hair

If your hair is damaged from bad color, we repair and correct in the same process. Color correction starts at $300 and includes Olaplex in every step. Complex corrections may need 2 to 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Read our full color correction guide

Brazilian Blowout for Frizz Damage

For hair that is structurally OK but unmanageable from humidity, a Brazilian Blowout ($350+) seals the cuticle and eliminates frizz for 10 to 12 weeks. Read our keratin treatment guide

Products We Recommend for Repair

We use Davines professional products exclusively. For damaged hair:

Davines MOMO (for dry, dehydrated hair)

The MOMO shampoo and conditioner use yellow melon extract for deep hydration without heaviness. Read our MOMO review

Davines OI Oil (for daily protection)

One pump smooths flyaways, adds shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees. Read our OI Oil review

Davines LOVE Smoothing Mask

Resets brittle texture in 5 minutes. Use once a week in place of regular conditioner.

At-Home Care Between Salon Visits

1. Switch to sulfate-free shampoo. Sulfates strip oils that damaged hair cannot afford to lose.
2. Deep condition once a week. Leave the mask on 10 to 15 minutes with a shower cap for heat activation.
3. Limit heat to 2 to 3 times per week. Air dry 80% before blow-drying.
4. Always use heat protectant. One pass without protection undoes weeks of repair.
5. Sleep on a silk pillowcase. Cotton creates friction that roughens the cuticle.
6. Trim every 8 weeks. Split ends travel. Removing them early preserves length.
7. Rinse before and after swimming. Wet hair absorbs less chlorine and salt.

More at-home care tips from our stylists

How Long Does It Take to Repair Damaged Hair?

Light damage (dryness, minor frizz) improves in 2 to 4 weeks with the right products. Moderate damage (breakage, porosity) takes 2 to 3 months of consistent treatment. Severe damage (chemical burns, extreme over-processing) may take 6+ months and may require cutting damaged sections.

The key is consistency. One deep treatment will not fix months of damage. A plan combining professional treatments every 4 to 6 weeks with proper at-home care is what gets results.

Book a Hair Repair Consultation

Every repair plan at LAHH starts with a consultation. We assess the type and extent of damage, identify the cause, and build a realistic timeline. The consultation is free.

Book online | Call (305) 877-7706