Brittle hair: causes, prevention, elimination

Hair is the decoration of any girl. It doesn’t matter whether they are long or short, it is important that they are healthy. But not everyone succeeds and not always. In the constant pursuit of beauty and an ideal look, young ladies themselves dry them out with irons, hair dryers, and an excessive number of healing procedures. So how to properly care for your hair and how to treat already damaged hair?

Hair has become brittle: reasons

If not everyone, then many know that hair located outside the roots is already dead. They consist of 80% protein (keratin), 15% water and 5% other substances and pigments. We can improve this type of hair cosmetically. The other species, which is located under the skin, is susceptible to changes in the environment both inside and outside.

Brittleness is a condition in which the hair is unhealthy. They are weakened and thinned, they begin to split and break.

There are several reasons that, together or separately, cause damage to hair:

• The sebaceous glands of the head do not function properly.
• Absence proper nutrition. Hair, like the entire body, requires nourishment and vitamins: magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron. In their absence, hair loses strength and shine.
• Temperature changes.
• Frequent hair coloring.
• Incorrectly selected comb.
• Poor quality or incorrectly selected hair cosmetics.
• Presence of bad habits (smoking).
• Possible hereditary factor.
• Various diseases of the body (for example, gastrointestinal tract).
• Stress, overload of the nervous system.

Brittle hair - treatment

Once the hair has been damaged, it can no longer be restored completely. You can give it a second life by improving its appearance and eliminating the reasons that led it to this condition. There are several types of treatment:

1. Diet - the meaning of treatment is as follows: you select the diet so as to “please” your hair. Include fruits and vegetables rich in magnesium and zinc (nuts, radishes). Exclude fast food from your diet and consume sweets in moderation. Thanks to proper nutrition, hair will renew itself much faster and growth will accelerate.
2. Pharmacotherapy - treatment with keratin and paraffin oils.
3. Vitamin therapy is treatment using a course of vitamins that are good for hair (A, E, C).
4. Herbal medicine is a treatment based on the use of herbs and oils.

Products for brittle hair

Well, modern cosmetology provides a great variety of hair products. All you need to do is go to the store and choose what you like. Or whatever is needed at the moment. Perhaps we should focus on the most commonly used care products that every girl has.

Hair conditioner

It happens that it comes as a two-in-one complex, or maybe separately. Many people use it, but often not entirely correctly. To achieve results, it is best not to apply it to the hair roots, but somewhere 5 centimeters from them. After washing your hair, dry your hair with a towel, apply conditioner and leave for 5 - 10 minutes. Then, rinse it off with water at room temperature. It is best to wash your hair with lukewarm water. Try to dry them without using a hair dryer.

Why balms are useful:

• they contain a small amount of alcohol, which helps soften the hair;
• oils prevent moisture loss and add shine to hair;
• contain proteins (keratin).

Shampoos

For brittle hair, it is correct to give preference to sulfate-free shampoo. It does not dry out hair or skin. To keep your hair strong and strong, it is better to wash your hair about once every five days.

Hair sprays, lotions

They are made from herbal extracts, adding vitamins, keratin, and oils necessary for hair. They help revitalize hair, give it shine, and make combing easier.

Oils and serums

A very convenient and useful tool. Nothing moisturizes hair like oil, and sometimes a mixture of oils. However, it is worth considering the fact that the oil should be cosmetic and not weigh down the hair.

Serums are good because they can be used as additional thermal protection.

Oil for brittle hair

There are several types of oils:

1. Regular ones (burdock, shea, wheat germ) are sold mainly in pharmacies or specialized stores, are applied to the hair as nourishing masks and require rinsing.
2. Specialized oils. They are used as a moisturizer and provide vitamins to the hair. Apply after washing and do not require rinsing.

Ideally, the first type is best used in a course once a week for a month, then a break for 3 to 4 months. It is recommended to use the second type of oil constantly, but in moderation. Otherwise, no matter how light the oil is, the hair will quickly become dry.

Masks for brittle hair at home

In order to give your hair a healthy look and provide proper care for it, it is not at all necessary to run to the salon. With the current choice of cosmetics, everything can be done at home.

Split ends mask

Ingredients:

• jojoba oil 1 tsp;
• burdock oil 1 tsp;
• castor oil ½ tsp.

Application: mix the ingredients, heat them in a water bath to room temperature. Apply along the lengths of your hair, generously lubricating the ends. Place your hair under a plastic cap for at least 30 minutes (ideally overnight). Wash off the mask with shampoo, then use conditioner or conditioner as usual.

Mask with lamination effect

Ingredients:

• gelatin 1 tbsp;
• hair mask/balm 1 tbsp;
• yolk 1 pc.;
• essential oil 1-2 drops to your taste.

Application: melt the gelatin in a water bath, adding a little water to it. Let it cool, add balm, yolk, essential oil. Mix well and apply to the entire length of your hair. Put them under a plastic cap, cover your head with a warm scarf or put on a cap. It is advisable to keep the mask for 30 minutes. Afterwards, rinse with warm water, without shampoo. The result will not be long in coming. Your hair will be smooth and soft.

How to improve your hair

Ideal hair condition is the result of hard work and self-improvement. To have hair that will please the eye. It’s not enough to go to the salon once or make a couple of masks. Constant care and maintenance of the results obtained are required.

To do this, you must follow the following rules:

1. Choose your comb carefully. She should not get tangled in her hair, much less tear it. Make sure that the care tool you choose does not scratch your scalp. It is preferable to buy combs made from natural materials.
2. You also need to comb your hair correctly, from ends to roots, slightly damp.
3. Don't forget to use hair care products (sprays, serums). When choosing one or another, proceed from the condition of your hair.
4. Make masks at least once a week.
5. Based on your hair type, treat it with oil. This will help your hair retain moisture.
6. Remember that external factors (wind, rain) also affect your hair, thinning and drying it. Therefore, do not forget to use sprays to protect your hair.
7. If possible, visit a salon where specialists will point out the shortcomings and help you find a solution to the problem.
8. Don’t forget that the best way to prevent split ends is to trim the ends once a month.