3 Top Tips for Fixing Hair Breakage
When it comes to growing longer hair, many women are frustrated when the length seems the same after months and months of trying. They think their hair isn’t growing, but in fact it is. It’s more likely they are experiencing hair breakage.
Hair breakage is when the hair shaft is dry or damaged, resulting in split ends and broken strands. Hair stays the same length or shorter, and appears not to be growing. However, if you color your hair, you will notice your roots coming in, so your hair is definitely growing!
So what can you do if you're experiencing breakage? The first thing to do is figure out what is the causing the damage.
What Causes Hair Breakage?
So, what causes hair breakage? The list is long.
Some of the most common causes include:
Elastic hair ties that pull too tightly.
Too much tension when using a round brush.
Excessive use of blow dryers, curling irons and flat irons.
Over processed hair color and chemical straighteners.
Lack of conditioning.
But what if you haven’t done any of these things and you're still experiencing split or broken ends.
Understanding the true cause of hair breakage is key to proper treatment. This is why seeing a Certified Trichologist is so important.
Hair tends to be a direct reflection of our overall health. A Certified Trichologist can help determine if there are any underlying conditions that could cause hair to be dry and weak.
Can Broken Hair Be Repaired?
Contrary to many manufacturer claims, hairs that are split or broken cannot physically be restored to their original state. Some products can help strengthen damaged hair by building internal bonds. Other products can help seal split hairs together. Ultimately, split and broken hairs need to be cut off.
Top Tips for Fixing Hair Breakage
If you're experiencing hair breakage, reducing or eliminating the cause of damage is the first thing you should do. Next, taking steps to better care for your hair with quality products can help to keep hair strong and healthy.
Also recommended:
1. Consider a different hair color or style. If you determine your hair breakage is from too much highlighting and flat ironing, talk to your hair stylist about a color and style that might be gentler on your hair.
2. Use a conditioner regularly. Next time you're at the salon, splurge on one of the intensive conditioning treatments that they offer. At home, condition, condition, condition using only quality products.
3. Re-examine your diet. Make sure you're eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of protein. Hair consists mostly of a protein called keratin. If you’re not consuming enough protein, your hair and nails will suffer. A nutritional supplement such as Nutrafol can help add support.
When hair breakage and hair loss is diagnosed early and treated properly, the results can benefit you over a lifetime. But, success can only happen when you're treating the right problem.
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