How to Stop Hair Breakage
It's normal to lose about 80-100 hairs a day.
This occurs from natural hair shedding. You may notice more shed hair after taking a protective style down or if you haven't detangled your hair in a while.
Although hair shedding can be perfectly normal, breakage is not.
You can tell the difference when you look at the strand of hair. Shed hair is normally the length of your hair and may contain a bulb at the root.
Breakage is when hair literally breaks off at a weak point in the strand. They look like short pieces rather than full shed strands.
Common causes of hair breakage are:
- Excessive heat styling
- Chemical over processing (color or relaxers)
- Dryness and split ends
- Being rough with your hair or tight hair styles
If you think you are experiencing hair breakage, check out these tips on how to stop breakage in its tracks.
How to Stop Hair Breakage
1. Get a Haircut
Book a haircut to get rid of as much damage as possible. If left unattended, spilt ends can travel up your strands and damage your healthy hair. If you're not ready for a big chop, commit to getting your hair trimmed at least every 8 weeks.
2. Deep Condition Once a Week
Deep conditioning will keep your hair moisturized and improve elasticity to prevent breakage. Try an intensive hair masque like the Deep Repair Treatment that's infused with keratin proteins to strengthen weak strands and protect from further damage.
3. Use a Leave-in Conditioner
A leave-in conditioner will ensure that your hair is moisturized in between wash days. Remember dry hair leads to breakage, so it's imperative to keep up your moisture levels. The Emergency Miracle Treatment is a lightweight leave-in that will help detangle hair while smoothing split ends and impart moisture and shine.
4. Finger Detangle
A lot of people are rough when it comes to detangling their hair. Only detangle your hair when it is wet and has conditioner in it to create slip. Use your fingers to feel through any knots and gently loosen them. Once you get rid of the big tangles, you can use your wide tooth comb or detangling brush to sort through the rest and distribute product.
