What Causes Breakage?
Although all hair types can suffer from breakage, very dry hair is particularly prone to breakage. Also, if your hair is coloured or chemically treated, the hair cuticles can become weak, which leads to breakage. Other causes of breakage include:- Heat Damage
- Poor Diet
- Medical Conditions
- Over-washing
- Towel Drying
- Tight Hair Styles
- Incorrect Products
At Home Tips
Here are a few tips from our professionals to avoid hair breakage.Tip #1 - Limit Use of Heat Tools
If you have damaged hair, it's best to stay away from styling tools like straighteners and curling irons altogether. The heat from styling tools causes damage to the hair and also increases dryness. If you do need to use styling tools, make sure to use a heat protection spray first.Tip #2 - Use a Microfibre Towel
Microfibre towels reduce the amount of friction on the hair compared to regular towels. The more friction on the hair, the more likely the hair is to break. If you haven't got a microfibre towel, a cotton t-shirt will help in the meantime.Tip #3 - Follow a Healthy Diet
A healthy, balanced diet is vital for the health of our hair. Ensure your diet has enough protein to help support your hair's keratin production. Certain vitamins, including A, B7, B12, and E, are also excellent for supporting hair health.Tip #4 - Avoid Tight Hairstyles
Tight hairstyles, especially with elastic hair bands, can cause breakage to the outer layers of the hair. Also, pulling your hair away from your face repeatedly can cause damage to the scalp and hair cuticles.Tip #5 - Protect Your Hair From the Sun
The sun's rays can cause quite a bit of damage to the hair. If you are going out for a day in the sun, wear a hat to protect your hair from harmful UV rays. You can also look out for hair products that have built-in SPF protection. K18 Leave In Molecular Repair Hair Mask The K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask has been taking the world of hair damage by storm! The mask contains patented K18Peptide™ that travels to the deeper layers of the hair to repair even the most extreme damage. K18 works so well because the molecules in the formula are the perfect size to squeeze in between broken keratin chains and reconnect them, leading to strong, healthy hair. You will see and feel the difference after just the first use! Key Ingredients: K18Peptide™, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Vitamin E Kerastase Genesis Defense Thermique This unique blow-drying fluid from Kerastase is the perfect solution for weakened hair prone to breakage. The light, milky solution protects the hair from heat exposure up to 220°C while preventing frizz and dryness. Your hair will be left smooth and soft without being weighed down. Key Ingredients: Edelweiss Flower, Ginger Root, Citric acid, Vitamin E Olaplex Intensive Bond Building Treatment No 0 This hair repair kit from Olaplexcontains everything you need to strengthen your hair once and for all! Olaplex is a professional leader in damage-control hair products. This set contains a sample of each of the award-winning Olaplex steps. This scientifically proven routine will repair damage, reduce breakage and mend split ends. The kit contains:- Full-Size Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment
- Full-Size Nº.3 Hair Perfector
- Travel Size Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo
- Travel Size Nº.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner