Long before the trend of keratin-treated silky straight tresses, all people cared to have was a head full of healthy locks. Whether they had curls, coils, kinks, or waves, optimal hair resilience was all that mattered. Now that we are more into following the fads and molding the strands in every possible way to get that perfect look, maintaining hair vitality is the least of our priorities. As a result, we are glaring at the eyes of the eternal arch-enemy of hair wellness: Breakage. 

It is not until you have a hefty chunk of strands in the brush that you realize major damage has been done to your hair. The main causes of hair damage are aggressive brushing, scalp issues, heat styling, unsuitable products, or dryness. Regardless, you can control hair breakage by changing your styling habits. But firstly, let us understand what hair breakage is.

What Is Hair Breakage?

Hair breakage is a common concern that happens to a large population worldwide. Still, most people confuse hair breakage with shedding, while they are quite different. Shedding occurs as a part of natural har cyle. Every day you lose about 50-100 strands. If you notice more shedding than the usual 100 hairs a day, that is a cause for concern. 

Hair breakage, in contrast, takes place when a hair loses its protective layer and becomes weak, stressed, brittle, frayed, thin, and eventually breaks. Frizz, split ends, thinning hair, and white spots on strands are the prominent signs you have hair breakage. 

What Are Causes Of Hair Breakage?

Many factors contribute to hair breakage, including hair processing, treatments, heat styling, aggressive combing, dyeing, sleeping on wet hair, overly tight hairstyles, drying products, and more. 

Below we have elaborated the do’s and don’ts to avoid breakage:

The Donts to Avoid Hair Breakage 

1. Heat Styling

Regular use of heating tools weakens the hair structure and makes it prone to thinning, dullness, and hair loss. Especially if you are already experiencing breakage and split ends, avoid heating tools and blow dryers altogether to prevent further damage. Let your hair dry in the air, or consider applying heat protectant sprays to seal in moisture and shield against heat.

2. Insufficient Moisturization

Hydration is the basic requirement for your entire body to stay healthy, including your hair. When your hair feels dry, it shows the natural oils produced by your scalp are not providing enough moisturization to your strands’ full length. That is a sign you must rehydrate your hair through external sources. Begin with switching to moisturizing and softening shampoo and conditioners like Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner. This formula combines keratin protein, vitamin E, rosemary oil, biotin, argan oil, shea butter, and silk amino acids to transform your parched hair into silky smooth locks.

3. Detangling Wet Hair

Come what may, if you care about your hair's health, do not brush when your hair is still drenched in water. Wet strands are already in their most weak and most vulnerable condition. Tugging and pulling wet hair to detangle the knots cause more breakage and split ends. Instead, gently remove the tangles from damp hair with a wide-tooth comb and slowly work your way up to the roots. Or Apply Biotin Conditioner from mid-length to the ends to make your hair easier to style, manageable, and shiny. 

The Dos to Avoid Hair Breakage

1. Invest in a Rejuvenating Hair Mask

Hair dryness is the main culprit for breakage. Dryness occurs due to the lack of moisture, sebum oil, and nutrition. Adding a deep conditioner into your routine will help provide your strands with vital nutrients, vitamins, and moisturization to keep them refreshed, rejuvenated, and hydrated.  After washing your hair with the shampoo, apply Coconut Hair Mask from roots to ends. Leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse. Use the mask once a week.

2. Massage With Carrier Oils 

Oiling your scalp and hair promotes their resilience on many levels. Massaging your scalp with oil removes dead cells, flaky patches, impurities, and product residue while increasing the blood flow. At the same time, the fatty acids in carrier oils boost hydration levels and improve hair’s lipid barrier that gets damaged by heating tools, chemical treatments, and pollution. Moreover, oils strengthen the follicles and hair shaft, bringing life back to your strands. 

Try Jojoba Oil, a carrier oil with a lightweight texture, quick absorption capability, and nutrient-rich constitution. Apply it all over your hair and let it sit for 30-45 minutes, then shampoo and condition as usual. 

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In a nutshell, the overall wellness of your hair depends on the quality of hair products you use and the way you use them. Make sure you make the right choices for your hair, and you will have shinier and smoother strands! 

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