Are you suffering from black hair breakage? Do you want to find ways to solve the problem so your hair can grow to its fullest potential? If so, this is the article for you. I’m going to tell you the main reasons why your hair is breaking and what you can do to fix the damage.
1. Split ends are the beginning of the end when it comes to hair breakage. Splits weaken the hair and tend to travel up the hair shaft making the problem even worse. Unfortunately, the only way to get rid of them is to cut them off. Just remember not to take off more than you have to. Don’t buy into the ‘regular trims keep splits at bay’ myth. Trimming often (when you don’t need it) only makes your hair shorter than it has to be.
2. Getting your hair chemically processed more often than every 8 weeks leads to severe over processing. This sets the stage for a breakdown in the integrity and elasticity of your hair, leading to weak spots that are prone to snapping under the slightest pressure. Give your hair at least 8 weeks to grow out (10-16 is even better) before you get a chemical service is healthy hair is your goal.
3. If a single chemical process can be really bad for your hair, imagine two at the same time can do. Double dipping with chemical processes is one of the worst things you could do to the health of your hair. Never, ever color and relax your hair at the same time. Do your tresses a favor and stick with one process at a time.
4. Combing, brushing and styling a lot will lead to black hair breakage because of excessive friction, pulling and tugging. Only handle it when you have to and when you do, don’t overdo it. Your hair might look strong but in reality it’s very fragile and should be handled with care. Treat your hair like a piece of silk to get the best results from your hair care efforts.
5. If you like to wear your hair down, no problem, just be aware that it’s probably one of the biggest reasons why your hair is breaking. Leaving your hair out makes it prone to snapping and tearing because it gets caught in your clothes, jewelry and other objects. By wearing your hair up and off your clothes in protective styles you save it from the harsh environment and drying air that sucks the life out of it.
6. If you’re not using a great set of products, and using them often, you’re making your hair more likely to get weak and damaged. Locking moisture into your hair is the key to keeping it as strong and healthy and possible. Be sure to use a moisturizing shampoo, conditioner and deep protein treatment 2-3 times a week for the best hair strengthening results.
Start using these tips today to help stop and repair even your worst black hair breakage problems.
Camille Godwin has been helping black women all over the globe to grow their hair longer the past 10 years. For a step by step guide to repairing black hair breakage visit http://www.black-women-beauty-central.com/hair-breakage.html
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ruolett jansen 06.11.09 at 3:17 pm
will my hair grow back where it has been breaking off ha?
Camille from Black Women Beauty Central 09.08.09 at 3:29 am
Please see this article for more information about hair breakage.