If you find that breakage is getting in the way of your best hair life, then that's a sure sign it's time to change up your hair care routine.
Below, we've put together some of the most common reasons why you might be experiencing damage and breakage, so you can say goodbye to breakage and hello to strong, healthy locks.
Heat Styling and Drying
It’s like a catch-22: you need your straightener and hairdryer to be as hot as a sunrise to tame your locks, but the higher the heat, the more the smell of burning hair fills the room. (And unlike the smell of success after you draw the perfect wing, that’s not a scent we want to be experiencing, just as an FYI.)
If putting down the heat tools for a minute and giving your hair a break simply isn't an option for you, we recommend turning the heat down and prepping your locks with heat protectant sprays to help keep breakage and damage at bay.
Chemical Colouring
Dyeing your hair blonde is all fun and games until it starts to look and feel like straw. With a cocktail of chemicals like hydrogen peroxide and ammonia (just to name a few), it makes sense that regularly dyeing your hair isn’t actually doing it any good.
But that doesn’t mean your quarter-life hair crisis can’t still be on the cards, as long as you’re giving your locks some TLC in the form of a hair mask. Find a mask that is rich in natural ingredients that will restore hydration to your hair, leaving it looking so healthy that no one will believe it’s not your natural colour.
Skipping Regular Hair Cuts
While it might seem counterintuitive to cut your hair when you’re trying to let it grow, regularly trimming your hair can actually promote growth by making it stronger.
By booking regular trims, you’ll stop split ends in their tracks, preventing them from travelling further up the hair strand and causing your hair to become weak and frizzy.
Treatments
According to Medical News Today, several factors can cause hair to become dry and prone to breakage, including exposure to the sun and the overuse of heat styling products.
To protect your hair from these factors, it’s essential to use the best shampoos and treatments for your locks. We understand that choosing hair care products in this oversaturated market can be confusing—especially when looking for those without any nasties.
One treatment designed to repair and restore your hair from the inside out is Georgimane’s 10-minute hair mask from Terry White Chemmart - Caddens Corner. Not only does the mask deeply hydrate your hair, but it also works to prevent future breakage and damage, allowing you to live your best hair life.
Medical
The saying goes, "beauty comes from within," and the same can be said for your hair. Dry and brittle hair that is regularly breaking can sometimes be the result of a deeper underlying issue.
From diet and stress to other health issues such as low iron, all of these factors can contribute to hair breakage and loss. If you notice that your hair isn't bouncing back after changing your hair routine, it’s always best to visit your doctor for appropriate advice and treatment.