WHY DOES HAIR BREAK? HOW CAN IT BE PREVENTED?

WHY DOES HAIR BREAK? HOW CAN IT BE PREVENTED?
​There are many reasons why hair breaks, ranging from lifestyle factors to health issues. Some of the main causes include:
​👉 Diet
As the saying "you are what you eat" suggests, the condition of our hair and skin is closely tied to the food we eat. Failing to get enough nutrients that promote hair growth and strength makes hair prone to easy breakage. Therefore, consuming sufficient vitamins, minerals (such as iron, zinc, and folate), proteins, and antioxidants is essential for maintaining healthy, breakage-resistant hair.
​👉 Stress
Research studies confirm that hair shedding and breakage are linked to stress. Individuals who are free from stress and long-term anxiety generally have healthier, unbroken hair.
​👉 Dryness
Dry hair is easily prone to breakage. Dry weather conditions and heat are factors that cause hair dryness. Excessive use of shampoo, washing with hot water, and failing to use conditioner after washing are factors that worsen this problem.
​👉 Improper Combing
Rough combing and pulling hair forcefully can lead not only to breakage but also to uprooting it from the root, making careful and gentle combing necessary. Using a wide-toothed comb and combing when the hair is dry helps prevent breakage.
​👉 Heat
High heat from styling tools damages hair, making it prone to breakage. Reducing excessive use and giving hair rest is important.
​👉 Various Chemicals
Chemicals used to soften, color, and curl hair have properties that damage and break hair. Repeated use worsens the condition, so it is necessary to space applications every 8 to 10 weeks.
​👉 Frequent Washing
The frequency of hair washing depends on skin type. While someone with oily skin may need to wash daily, someone with dry skin does not need to wash more than once a week. Washing more often than necessary exposes hair to breakage.
​👉 Improper Drying
Wet hair after washing is more vulnerable to breakage than at any other time; excessive rubbing and trying to dry it with intense heat causes hair to break. Using a soft towel that absorbs water well and gently drying it carefully, or letting it air dry, is the solution to avoid this problem.
​👉 Tying Too Tightly
Just as pulling tightly damages hair, tying it tightly also causes hair to break easily, so leaving it loose from time to time is recommended.
​👉 Hypothyroidism
A health issue related to thyroid hormone deficiency is another cause of hair breakage.
​HOW CAN WE PREVENT HAIR BREAKAGE?
​✓ Wash regularly according to your skin type.
✓ Use shampoo and conditioner.
✓ Avoid rough scrubbing and forceful combing.
✓ Avoid using rough and scratchy clothing/materials (caps/towels).
✓ Let hair air dry whenever possible.
✓ Avoid tying it up all the time, and when tied, do not pull it too tight.
✓ Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
✓ Use protein-based treatments/oils.
✓ Trim hair periodically (at least every 2 to 3 months, trimming just the ends helps prevent tangling and knotting).
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