The hair can break any part of its length, however, it becomes more visible when it breaks in the front, near the root or at the tips.
After a period of increased hair loss, it is normal for the hair to start to grow and look like it is broken up front, but it is actually new hair.
In this case it can be observed that all hair looks healthy and hydrated, but 'broken' near the root. So the solution to this type of problem is to adopt strategies for hair to grow faster, but it is also possible to hide these new hair with some simple strategies, such as applying a serum after washing the hair or using a spray fixative, for example.
Here's what to do to grow hair faster in this video:
How to Get Rid of Brittle Hair
When the hair is broken along the wires or at the ends, this break is more likely to be related to the dried and damaged wires. In this case, to recover the broken hair should be:
- Use vitamin E-based food supplements to strengthen yarns;
- Moisturize your hair weekly with good quality products or using natural ingredients;
- Bet on the products with oil of Argan, keratin or urea, that can be indicated by the hairdresser;
- Avoid smoothing or dyeing your hair, and do not use the iron more than once a week;
- Do treatments like capillary cauterization, sealing or capillary botox to recover the wires.
Normally, the broken hair is fully recovered in approximately 2 years, but with due treatment it is possible to disguise these damaged wires in about 1 or 2 months. The cauterization and sealing treatments are excellent options because they deeply moisturize the hair taking immediate and prolonged effect.
Products to recover broken hair
In addition to the suggestions above, there are products that can be used frequently to help restore the wires, keeping them healthy and soft. Some examples are:
- Essential oils for tips, such as Argan oil or melaleuca that help re-make the hair layer;
- Massage creams with urea, which is a moisturizer that helps retain water in the hair;
- Shampoo without salt, with keratin that leaves the threads more beautiful and structured.
Try herbal home remedy to repair damaged hair.
Why does hair break?
Hair can break when it is very fragile and dry and so people with painted hair, smoothed hair or very curly hair have an easier time getting hair like that. Wearing a rubber band to hold the hair still wet also causes the wires to break, so it is always advisable to use fabric straps or 'xuxinhas'.
However, hair breakage can also happen due to a disease called tricorrexe nodes, where a change occurs in the hair, appearing some knots along the hair strand, and it is in these knots that the hair breaks. Other less common causes are intense sun exposure, nutritional deficiencies, and endocrine diseases that affect the thyroid, for example.
Tips for Always Having Healthy Hair
The hair goes down and is born slowly and has a life cycle of approximately 5 years. To ensure that hair stays always healthy during this period should:
- Use a shampoo that suits your hair type;
- Remove all excess shampoo and conditioner when rinsing hair;
- Do not wash the hair in hot water, as well as dehydrating the cord stimulates the production of sebum through the scalp and can also cause desquamation;
- Avoid using the dryer, but if necessary keep it at least 10 centimeters away from the wires;
- Apply a mask once a week to keep hair healthy and nourished.
Therefore, if you take care to keep your hair healthy and hydrated, it may look broken for weeks or months, it is good to see your doctor to confirm the need for blood tests that can identify diseases that are causing them changes in hair. See some signs that may indicate thyroid problems by clicking here.
