Brittleness and breakage of hair. Causes, manifestations, tactics, prevention

Brittleness and breakage of hair. Causes, manifestations, tactics, prevention

Hair care. Brittle and split hair

Healthy, well-groomed hair is everyone's dream. Dull, brittle, chopped hair has a negative effect on a person's appearance. Why does it become so, and how to prevent it?

Reasons

Hair care should be cultivated in the same way as maintaining the health of all systems and organs. It's not difficult - but visitors to beauty salons constantly complain about split ends of hair, its fragility and dull color.

The main reason for hair loss is a decrease in sebum production. The sebaceous glands work poorly for the following reasons:

  • unbalanced diet;
  • violation of the body's water balance;
  • parasitic and fungal infections;
  • exacerbation of chronic pathologies;
  • smoking;
  • action of the sun's rays;
  • frequent bathing in salt water;
  • chronic depressive states. Why is the hair cut in this case? Due to disturbances on the part of the central nervous system, the nervous regulation of organs and systems is disturbed;
  • lack of vitamins;
  • bad heredity;
  • application of combs with sharp metal teeth;
  • frequent chemical perms, thermal styling and application of varnishes;
  • hair dyeing with low-quality dyes;
  • using low-quality shampoos, ignoring masks and balms.

Dull color of hair is observed when their nutrition deteriorates.

Symptoms

Hair damage is different.

Longitudinal fragility of hair is manifested by split hair. Signs:

  • hairs at the tips become split;
  • the hair looks unkempt due to the fact that when the ends are split, the strands do not lie flat;
  • even after gentle combing, a large amount of hair remains on the comb.

Idiopathic trichoclasis is breaking off when combing the hairs at the same distance from the root bulbs. Observed:

  • feeling of discomfort;
  • itching;
  • the phenomenon of dandruff.

With nodular fragility, the hair becomes like loop-like threads, dirt and fat accumulate in them.

With spindle-shaped defects, the hair becomes like a spindle - thickening and thinning are formed along its entire length, which alternate. Then such a hair falls out completely.

Frequently, hair breakage and split ends appear at the same time.

Diagnostics

If the hair has become brittle, dull, split, it is first recommended to visit a beautician - he will determine how catastrophic the hair structure violation is, and if necessary, recommend a consultation with doctors who will help identify the true cause of the violations and prescribe a set of necessary examinations - from an ultrasound examination of the liver to study the hormonal background of the body. Treatment and hair health depend on their results.

Recommendations for hair care

A universal method used for the described hair disorders is a haircut. But it is not enough if the hair has become split and dull against the background of pathology.

The following measures are involved:

  • treatment of diseases that provoked hair deterioration;
  • strengthening of immunity;
  • local effect on hair.

Specific recommendations for hair care will depend on the specific type of disorder. Main purposes:

  • restoration of the water balance;
  • reception of a sufficient amount of vitamins and trace elements;
  • avoidance of stress, lack of sleep and fatigue;
  • ceasing diets;
  • increasing the amount of vegetables, meat and dairy products in the diet;
  • refusal to smoke and drink alcohol, limiting the use of coffee;
  • installation of a humidifier in the room;
  • cold hair wraps;
  • scalp massage to improve blood flow and hair nutrition;
  • mesotherapy – local application of medicinal mixtures – introduction subcutaneously, intradermally and into the deep layers of the dermis;
  • application of masks based on strengthening elements (eggs, burdock, nettle). Burdock, olive, castor, coconut oils are especially useful;
  • sanatorium-resort treatment.

Prevention

In order not to have to think about how to cure hair from breakage and fragility, you should follow preventive measures. At their core:

  • adherence to the principles of a balanced diet;
  • prevention of somatic diseases, parasitic and fungal infections, timely detection and treatment;
  • refusal to smoke;
  • wearing hats on a sunny day;
  • use of a rubber cap when bathing;
  • avoidance of depressions;
  • regular hair care using quality products;
  • gentle combing;
  • refusal to abuse chemical perms, styling, hair dyeing.

On our website https://dobrobut.com/ you can read more about how to properly care for your hair so that it does not split and did not break

Updated: 03.04.2025
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