We all suffer from breaking hair from time to time. Why does this happen? And can you prevent it? The tips in this blog will help your hair grow back healthy and less likely to break off.
Breakaway hair is basically damaged hair that does not grow. It often shows short, spiky, dull tufts at your hairline. In damaged hair, the hair cuticles on the hair shaft are damaged; there are several causes for this. One of the best-known causes is too much friction on the hair shaft. Here you can think of a rough towel you use to dry your wet hair with. Another common cause is that the hair is damaged by (hot) styling tools. Think of curling or styling your hair with hot tongs, blow-drying too long and too hot or, for instance, extensions. Hot styling tools can damage your hair considerably, especially if your hair is already dry. This is because the heat dries out your hair even more, making it more vulnerable. This increases the chances of split ends, broken hair and hair loss. This also applies to extensions. If you leave your extensions in too long, they become too heavy for your own hair and this can cause your hair to break off. Chemical treatments also damage your hair (straightening, bleaching, perming, dyeing, etc.).
It is annoying to have breakaway hair and you want to get rid of it as soon as possible. We have therefore listed some good tips for you.
Every hair is different and needs different care. Generally, you care for hair from the outside. You use products to put in your hair or treat your hair differently. However, you can also care for your hair from the inside. Then think about;
When looking at nutrition, you can do a lot for your hair. Taking vitamins, for example, think about the vitamins: zinc, vitamin A, C, E and biotin. Vitamin A is important for hair because it ensures optimal cell growth. Vitamin E helps produce vitamin A oils that are good for the scalp. Vitamin C ensures iron production, which combats brittle and fragile hair. It also provides good blood flow to your scalp, distributing nutrients to promote healthy hair growth. Looking at biotin, this ensures good hair condition. But good hair nutrients can also simply be found in (green) vegetables, fish, nuts and poultry.
If we look at hydration, it is important to get enough moisture. Every hair consists of 10% moisture. If you don't get enough moisture, it will definitely affect your hair. If your hair is dehydrated, you may notice this by split ends or because it barely grows and gets greasy quickly. Your hair will look duller and the risk of breakage will increase. Exactly how much water you need depends on several factors. But try to drink around one and a half to two litres a day.
These tips will help you take the best care of your hair and prevent breakage. Of course, it is important to know that you won't see results right away, it will take some time. Now that you know why your hair is breaking off, you know that it is important that you pay attention to nutrition and treat your hair carefully and damage your cuticles as little as possible.