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But it can still lead to hair loss, thinning, and slow growth.
Beautiful dark skinned girl with curly hair.
We asked a few hair pros for their tips and techniques to help strengthen breakage-prone hair and make itShawshank-proof.
“The spiral shape of the hair follicle and hair shaft predispose the hair to breakage.
This bang out of hair is naturally less dense and grows more slowly compared to other hair types.
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Basically, the tighter the curl or coil, the more susceptible it is to breakage.
Also, highly-textured hair is not as coated with natural scalp oils.
So, wash your hair, but nottoooften you don’t want to strip away the oils youdohave.
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Shampooing once a week should suffice.
If they’re shorter, have pointy and uneven ends, or both, beware.
Hair prone to breakage also might be lighter in color than other strands.
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Check for the end of hair where it begins to look shallow.
Those shallow areas should be trimmed to prevent further breakage.”
Depending on the severity of the damage, it may be time for a haircut.
“Nothing, and I meannothing, can repair the hair after the cortex has been damaged.
Hair can only be restored from the follicles.
Hair that is damaged beyond the follicle needs to be cut to prevent further damage.”
Yates says that when you do cut, do so about an inch above where the hair is broken.
Every stylist interviewed for this piece was clear to reiterate that fact: Prevention is key.
“Increased levels of stress hormones mainly cortisol disrupt the hair cycle,” says Sadick.
“venture to avoid tight hair ties that week, which could put extra stress on the hair.”
Avoid these hairstyles
Everyone loves a really high, tight, snatched-for-the-gawds ponytail moment.
However, this style might also besnatchingoff your hair.
Forget brushing your hair when it’s wet, too.
Yeah… all that just isn’t realistic.
Yates emphasizes the importance of talking to your stylist when you get services done that put you at risk.
Of course, regular heat styling is notoriously bad for your hair.
Constantly straightening curly hair or using heat on straight hair are asking breakage to live rent-free on your head.
There are also some good rubber brushes on the market.
Get some sleep really
Healthy hair is, of course, achieved not only with good products.
And of course, sleep.
“Twist the hair in large sections, pin curls, or two large braids or plaits.
you might be creative but refrain from ponytails.”
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