Whether it's only a few strands or bouts of hair, any amount of hair breakage can make things salty. It is a no-brainer that damaged hair is more likely to break, split and lead to untameable frizz and flyaways. If you’ve been experiencing one or more of the above, press pause on your hair care routine, find out what causes hair breakage, and then get ready to unleash hair that is stronger than ever! Are you ready? ‘Cuz we sure are!
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How Is Hair Breakage Different From Hair Shedding?
Hair fall, hair shedding and hair breakage might be used interchangeably, but they’re all different. Hair shedding is a natural process. In this case, hair falls off from the follicles, where losing 50-100 strands every day is normal. However, if there’s a considerable spike in this number, then you’re undergoing a hair fall issue.
Hair breakage, on the other hand, is when you’ll notice pieces of hair falling off, rather than the entire strand. Why and how exactly? More on that below.
5 Causes Of Hair Breakage
1. Using Incorrect Hair Products
It's odd to think that the very products that are meant to clean your scalp and nourish your hair are causing damage. But it's true, especially if your products contain harsh ingredients like paraben and sulfates. These tend to dry out your hair, cause split ends and breakage. Our shampoos, conditioners and hair masks are 100% vegan and do not contain any nasties. Pick and choose the ones for your hair type and texture and kick-start your anti-breakage hair journey!
2. Treat Split Ends
Okay, to put it simply, there is nothing in the world that can ‘seal’ your split ends back together. The only option is to sit in a salon chair and get them chopped off. However, what you can do is prevent them in the first place. Pick a nourishing hair oil and massage it well into your scalp and ends at least once a week. Our Onion, Black Seed Oil & Patchouli Hairfall Control Hair Oil consists of genius ingredients that act as a damage barrier. Along with this, masking is a must. An intensive hair mask treatment once a week is a major green flag for your parched hair. The hydration that our best-selling Argan Oil & Lavender, Paraben Free Smooth & Serene Hair Mask offers is unmatched!
3. Over Brushing And Tight Hairstyles
In the quest to keep our hair knot-free, we sometimes end up brushing our hair way too many times. This makes the hair brittle and puts a lot of pressure on the follicles. The friction causes dryness and split ends. So, all in all, it is a recipe for disaster. Avoid this by using a wide tooth comb only once a day. Along with this, it's imperative to avoid tight hairdos. Even those hair ties can stretch and pull your hair, causing them to break. Stick to loose hairstyles and scrunchies the next time!
4. Post-Wash Care
One of the major causes of hair breakage lies in your hair drying methods. If you do either of these - towel drying or hot air blast - you need to hit the brake. When you rub the towel against wet hair, it creates knots, unnecessary friction and split ends. Switch it with a microfiber towel instead. And before you go all out with your hair dryer, evenly apply our Argan Oil & Lavender Hair Serum for Frizz free hair to get 230°C heat protection. Although ideally, if not for styling, either use the cold air setting to allow your hair to air dry.
5. Over Processed Hair
Coloring, straightening or perming your hair too often passes on many harmful chemicals onto your hair shaft. It breaks down the cuticle and causes severe hair damage. Try to limit their frequency and make sure that you’re using a hair care routine that caters to these processes and nourishes your hair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:1 Can healthy hair grow after breakage?
A. The best way to grow healthy hair is by reducing hair damage as much as possible. First, identify the root cause of hair breakage, be it hair coloring, tight hairstyles, incorrect hair brushing, etc., and then take necessary measures to rectify it. Once the damage is under control, your hair is ready to bounce back to health.
Q:2 What are the best hair care tips to prevent hair breakage?
A. Give your hair immense nourishment with hair oil and a hair mask once a week. Go for regular trims and avoid over-processing your hair with hair colors, straightening, etc.
Q:3 Can I fix my split ends?
A. There’s only one way to get rid of split ends - is to trim your hair and weed them out. However, you can prevent them in the first place by using sulfate and paraben-free hair care products, using hair oil and hair mask at least once a week and getting enough zinc, iron and folic acid in your daily diet.
