How To Prevent Your Hair From Breaking

Hair breakage is a common problem that can be caused by a number of factors, including over-washing, heat damage, stress, dryness and much more. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to prevent hair breakage and keep your locks looking healthy and strong.

Over Washing

If you have oily skin, it’s also possible that your sebum (natural oil) production is higher than average. This can lead to the temptation of washing hair more often than necessary for just one or two washes per day- but this isn’t recommended! On another hand, if hair begins turning too dry after frequent shampoos then weekly treatments with a gentle cleanser would be appropriate according to The Nemours Foundation. It’s important not only do we gently cleanse at scalp level by applying conditioners from the root down properly so avoid pulling on strands during these processes.

Heat Damage

It’s important to protect your hair before you apply the heat. A good way is by giving it a break from all styling tools at least once per week and protecting it with an oil, serum, or heat protection spray, which can also help reduce overall damage caused by overusing these devices in one area too much (like burning). If possible, opt for ceramic versions of blow-dryers, and flat irons/curlers because they generally deliver more even heating than traditional metal ones do; this will make sure that those hot spots don’t happen as often!

Stress

It’s not just the kinds of stress you experience but also how often and when those moments arise that can affect your hair growth and hair loss. Too much or too little may lead to breakage, which is why maintaining a healthy lifestyle could help keep telogen effluvium at bay!

Dryness

One of the most common causes of damaged hair is dryness. If you have chronic problems with your locks, make sure to always use warm water when washing them because hot fluids can lead directly toward more breakage and split ends! For those looking at their best in an instant: try applying conditioner only on the top half (or less) if possible; skip straight onto shampooing – this will help seal moisture deep within each strand rather than just coating the surface area like oil does temporarily which means better preserved resilience against environmental factors over time.

Preventing Hair Breakage

One of the best ways to prevent hair breakage is to avoid over-styling. This means limiting the use of hot tools such as curling irons and hair straighteners and avoiding tight hairstyles such as ponytails and braids. If you do use hot tools, be sure to use a heat protectant spray beforehand to help minimise damage.

Another way to prevent hair breakage is to make sure you’re using the right hair care products. Avoid using shampoo and conditioner that contain sulphates and harsh chemicals, and opt for products that are specifically designed to minimise hair breakage. You should also avoid brushing your hair when it’s wet, as this can cause the hair to stretch and break. Instead, wait until your hair is partially dry before brushing or combing it.

If you’re already experiencing hair breakage, there are a few things you can do to treat it. First, try using a deep conditioning treatment once or twice a week to help restore moisture to the hair. You can also try using a leave-in conditioner or hair serum on a daily basis to help keep the hair hydrated. If your hair breakage is caused by heat damage, you may need to get a trim to remove any damaged hair.

By following these tips, you can help prevent hair breakage and keep your hair looking healthy and strong.