can run from Not-So-Bad to Call 9-1-1. A few
variables that add to breakage are out of your
control, however huge numbers of the
explanations for hair breakage lead right back to
what we do to our hair consistently. While ceasing
breakage totally may take sooner or later and
genuine TLC, you can frequently minimize it
before long by going up your hair consideration
amusement.
1. Trim Your Ends
To some women, trimming equals cutting, which
may as well equal “No, Thank You.” Done right, a
trim only removes dead ends, not whole chunks
of hair. When you trim proactively, you reduce
the chances that your ends become so dry and
brittle that a cut becomes necessary. Women who
suffer from split ends have to cut them away
before they break off on their own. When split
ends get out of control, they travel up the hair
shaft, making a serious cut more likely. Instead,
why not trim the bottom 1/4 to 1/2 inch of hair
every two to three months? Trims are more even
and less traumatic than cuts that have to be done.
2. Don’t Brush Hair While Wet
Just say “no” to brushing your hair when it’s
soaking wet. Black hair is already fragile — when
wet, it’s in its weakest state. It’s fine to comb
through your hair while wet; in fact, the ideal
state to comb is when it’s saturated with
conditioner. But brushing black hair stretches it
sometimes to the point-of-no-return. A loud
“snap” is the last thing you want to hear while
styling your hair.
What about women who want to straighten their
hair before flat ironing? Aren’t round brushes
made for this? Brushes are okay once your hair is
at least halfway dry, but dryer is better. Instead of
a round bristle brush, use a paddle brush to
smooth hair, but again, wait until your hair is at
least 50% dry before tackling with a brush and
blow dryer.
3. Get Some Protein ASAP
Depending on the level of your breakage, a
weekly protein strengthening treatment may be
perfect, or you may need emergency measures if
your hair is breaking at an alarming rate. Usually,
chemical damage is behind real breakage
emergencies. An intense product like ApHogee
Two-Step Protein Treatment can stop a lot of
breakage in its tracks, but your hair may still be
far from healthy.
It’s important not to overdo the protein because
too much can be drying. Alternate mild protein
treatments with deep conditioners to keep your
hair healthy and prevent breakage down the line.
4. Let Your Stylist Apply Chemicals
Overlapping chemicals is a huge contributor to
hair breakage. It can be tempting to apply
permanent color and relaxers yourself, especially
if you’re trying to save money. It may get pricey to
have a stylist perform these services, but when it
comes to chemical treatments, it’s worth it to
have a professional do it. Save up for relaxer
touch-ups and color, but you can do most of your
daily hair maintenance yourself. If you follow the
recommended chemical service schedule, you
should only have a touch-up a minimum of every
eight weeks, so it’s not like this is a weekly service.
5. Ease Up on Heat
High heat = damage = breakage. Frequent heat =
damage = breakage. See a pattern here? While
curling irons, flat irons and blow dryers make our
lives easier, allowing us to wear just about any
style we can think up, these tools can also cause
irrevocable damage when used too often or
incorrectly. Constantly “bumping” your ends with
an iron will weaken, thin and break them over
time. Using heat that’s way too hot even once can
break your hair.
Use other methods of styling, such as wet setting
on magnetic rollers or Curlformers. Wet wrap the
hair for a sleek look, or wet set with braids and
twists for cool waves. Save the heat tools for
special occasions, and definitely no more than
once a week.
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