How to Cope With Hair Breakage?

Afro-American hair is one of the weakest kinds of hair due to its unique molecular structure. It is also inherently weak and dry and calls for particular care to cope with hair breakage. Not only does hair breakage reduce the volume of hair and prevents women from maintaining their length, it also points at issues like lack of moisture, nutrients and damaged hair.

Hair care tips

Here is a look at hair care tips that will help you cope with hair breakage:

• Stop chemical use – The use of chemicals through relaxers, products, or even smoothening products can make you hair weaker. The chemicals coat your hair strands and scalp, making it difficult for moisturizers and nutrients to penetrate deep into the cuticles. Avoiding the use of chemicals and using natural hair conditioners will gradually strengthen your hair and reduce hair fall.

  
  
• Reduce direct heat styling – Styling hair with aids like flat irons and blow dryers on a regular basis, makes the hair go very dry. All the moisture in the hair gets evaporated or burned due to the dry heat, making the hair weaker. It is best to avoid the use of such aids if you are experiencing hair fall and breakage.

  
  
• Wash your hair regularly – Washing hair with a mild shampoo with no sulfates and a deep conditioner is good for the hair. It helps remove the dirt, grime and accumulated grease from the hair, which in turn unclogs the pores. This helps your scalp absorb moisturizing treatments, leading to reduction in hair breakage. Washing hair once a week is good enough. Over washing and shampooing of hair can lead to dryness.

  
  
• Regular moisturizing treatments – Afro-American needs a lot of moisture, being naturally dry. Make sure that you incorporate moisturizing masks and deep conditioning treatments in your hair care routine. Always follow shampooing with moisturizing. Not only does moisturizing help manage hair breakage; it also makes the hair healthier and glossier.

  
  
• Let you hair be – Excessive styling of the hair in hair dos that pull at your hair and cause stress can also lead to breakage. Styles that help you manage your hair without much manipulation is the way to go to reduce hair breakage. This also includes proper detangling of your hair. Use wide toothed combs and always detangle from the tips of the hair to the roots.

It is best to consult a dermatologist if the hair fall persists. It may be an indication of some other problem. Deep conditioning with hot oils has proven beneficial in most circumstances.