Do you ever feel like your hair is breaking more than usual? 

You might be combing your hair one day and just thinking whether you should have bacon or bagel for breakfast when you suddenly see not one, not even two, but a glob of hair on your favorite hairbrush. Your instant reaction? FREAK OUT! 

In this article, I am going to share with you what I learned about brittle hair, hair loss, and treatment.  

Let's look at the top five causes of hair breakage and what you can do about them... 

• What Is Hair Breakage 
• What Causes Hair Breakage 
• How To Prevent Hair Breakage 
• 3 Hair Breakage & Hair Growth Treatment 

What Is Hair Breakage  

Hair breakage or hair fall is another beauty issue that many are experiencing. Hair Breakage is when your hair shaft breaks resulting in split ends and shorter hair strands. It can make your hair look frizzy and can affect all types of hair – straight, wavy, or curly.   

What Causes Hair Breakage  

There are a few reasons why your strands are snapping. While most cases of hair breakage are due to excessive brushing or combing, lack of moisture is also a common cause.  The main causes of hair breakage are related to the way you treat your hair every day--the environment in which you live, how often you shampoo, what kind of brushes and combs you use, how often you heat-style your hair, what kind of products you apply to it...the list goes on. 

Let's look at the 7 most common causes of breakage and how you can prevent them from happening to your hair:  

1. Lack of Moisture

Moisturizing is especially important during winter months or if you live in an area with low humidity levels.  The lack of moisture in the air makes it more difficult for your hair to stay hydrated. 

Try using a leave-in conditioner, applying an oil treatment after shampooing, or slathering on some shea butter before bed.  Sleeping on satin pillowcases can also help seal the moisture while you sleep. 

2. Too Much Heat-Styling

Heat from blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons can cause damage to the hair cuticle. Some people have a hard time waiting for their hair to be air-dry, so they use heat appliances that expose their hair to too much heat. Big mistake!  

3. Brushing Hair Too Roughly

It's important to brush hair gently and use a wide-toothed comb. A tight, clean ponytail can also cause breakage if the hair is pulled too tightly and for too long. 

4. Going Too Long Between Haircuts

If your hair starts to look lank and dull, it may be time for a haircut. Split ends and hair breakage can become an issue if your hair is not trimmed regularly. Try to get a haircut every six to eight weeks. If you don't, the uneven ends of your hair may start breaking and splitting and will damage your overall look. 

5. Sleeping on a Cotton Pillowcase 

Cotton pillowcases cause friction against the delicate hair shaft, which can lead to breakage. Sleeping on a silk or satin pillowcase is less likely to produce friction and will reduce hair damage and breakage. 

6. Forgetting to Deep Condition

It's important to deep condition your hair after washing with shampoo and conditioner. This is especially true if you frequently use heat appliances or have dry hair. Deep conditioning will help your hair retain moisture and reduce the potential of damage that leads to breakage. 

7. Unbalanced Diet

Eating a healthy diet with plenty of protein, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids is an important factor in overall health including how our body functions, heals, reacts to stressors, etc. Poor nutrient intake can cause hair thinning or even hair loss. Ensure you are getting enough vitamins C, E, A, B complex-all essential for healthy hair. 

How To Prevent Hair Breakage  

Check out these tips on how to prevent hair breakage that you can easily incorporate into your haircare routine: 

• Keep up with getting hair cut/trim 
• Comb with wide-tooth comb 
• If you have short hair sleep with it down 
• If you have long hair, try putting it in a braid before bed 
• Only brush when hair is dry 
• Avoid using plastic bristles 
• Ditch elastic hair ties 
• When drying wet hair, do not rub. Pat dry 
• Gently wash and condition 
• Take a break from the heat 
• Check your hair product ingredients 
• Clarify your hair with ACV 

3 Hair Breakage & Hair Growth Treatment 

1. Hair Supplements

Biotin stimulates keratin production and helps fortify the hair follicles for hair growth and hair strength. 

Try this Extra Strength Biotin Hair Gummies from LxH on Amazon. 

 

2. Hair Growth Shampoo and Conditioner

If hair fall is one of your concern, you may want to change your shampoo and conditioner and opting in for one that specializes in regrowing and nurturing hair strands. Featured in different beauty and news sites (InStyle, FOX, CBS News, and NBC News).  

Try our DHT blocking hair growth shampoo and conditioner. 

 

3. Coconut Oil Treatment

A study has shown that Coconut oil penetrates deep into your hair shaft to prevent protein loss, which in turn prevents breakage. When applied to your scalp, it simultaneously moisturizes and removes build-up around your hair follicles to jumpstart hair growth.  

Coconut oil also has antioxidant properties that aid in protecting the hair from harmful free radicals. This allows coconut oil to slow down, or even reverse damage caused by breakage, protecting against future damage resulting in an improved texture. 

Hair is delicate and needs special care to look healthy and strong. If you want your hair to grow long, it's important to do everything in your power to prevent breakage. If you feel like you’re shedding hair excessively than normal, consult your doctor to see the root cause of the problem and provide a treatment plan. 

We hope we were able to help and give you tips to prevent hair breakage. Comment down below if you know any other tips and tricks!