Broken hair: reasons and tips on how to restore the health of your wires

In the female world, we can classify hair as one of the sources of a woman’s confidence, power and self-esteem. Whether short, medium or long, the highlights are synonymous with personality, and nothing fairer than keeping them always healthy, hydrated and full of shine.

But what to do when faced with broken and seemingly unrecoverable hair? If this is your case, don’t despair! Hair can look brittle for a number of reasons, but for each of them there is always a way. Learn more about it below.

How to recover broken hair?

Hair that goes through some kind of chemical process, such as progressive brushing and bleaching, is the one that most tends to become weak and brittle. The wires can also have double or triple ends, frizz or damaged even from the root. To find out how to recover them, check out the tips below:

• Products with argan oil or keratin: argan oil is a rich source of fatty acids, omega-6 and vitamins A, D and E, while keratin is composed of amino acids that guarantee strength, elasticity and resistance to the hair.
• Repair shampoo and conditioner: pay attention to the use of products specific to your needs. The repairing shampoo and conditioner are ideal for restoring hair fiber and returning the nutrients lost during a chemical process to the hair.
• Weekly hydration: broken hair requires special attention. Hydration is a great ally in the hair recovery process, so bet on good quality products, combined with natural ingredients such as aloe, avocado and olive oil.
• Attention with the use of the flat iron: if you use the flat iron daily, it’s time to start putting the device aside and, at most, use it only once a week. This is because the high temperature emitted by the device can cause serious damage to the structure of the wires.
• Avoid chemical straightening: chemical straightening often has toxic compositions with ingredients that are harmful to hair and health. Opt for natural straightening or shampoos and conditioners with a smoothing effect to achieve the desired result.
• Specific treatments: in more critical cases, cauterization, sealing or capillary botox are options to restore shine and resistance to the hair. It is important to remember that, to achieve good results, these treatments must be done by a trusted professional.
• Vitamin E: growth, repair and hydration are the main benefits promoted by it, being present in green leaves and some types of oil, such as sunflower and corn. In addition to including these foods in your diet, you can invest in supplements to ensure an even better effect. But before you start taking anything, consult a doctor!

As seen so far, it is possible to recover broken hair by following some golden tips. However, you need to be patient to recover the wires completely. Keeping them away from chemical processes, following a hair schedule and taking care of food are the best ways to have healthy highlights again!

Reasons for wire breakage

In addition to bleaching and straightening, other apparently common everyday factors can influence hair breakage. Check out the main ones:

take a very hot bath

In addition to drying out the skin, very hot water stimulates the scalp to produce more oil and causes hair breakage. The recommended thing is to wash the locks with warm water, not exceeding the temperature of 23°.

Excess of dryer

When using the dryer, try not to leave it too close to the wires, as the hot air from the device can cause breakage and dryness. It is important to respect the distance of 20 cm from the locks.

Wrong brushes and combs

Avoid combs and brushes with metallic bristles and give preference to mixed or natural bristles. If you have doubts about which one to buy, seek the recommendation of a hairdresser, who will evaluate the best option for you based on the shape, size and material of the product.

Not going to the salon regularly

Going to the salon regularly is essential to maintain the health of the hair, as a qualified professional will be able to identify the real need for your hair: cutting, hydration, color maintenance, etc. For those who have coloring and/or chemistry in their locks, this alert is even more important.

With small changes in habit, it is possible to minimize hair breakage and ensure beautiful strands without split ends. Other important tips are: use thermal protector, do not wash the scalp aggressively and avoid rubbing the towel hard on the head after showering.

Hydration for broken hair

Hydration is a great treatment to minimize the brittle appearance of hair. And best of all, there are easy and effective recipes that you can make yourself at home. Learn it!

Homemade moisturizer for brittle hair, by Julia Doorman

With only honey, liquid bepantol, keratin and a moisturizing mask, it is possible to make a powerful cream to recover brittle and lifeless hair. Let the mixture act for 15 minutes, rinse with water, apply thermal protector and dry your hair.

Banana Hydration for Broken Hair, by Steffany Borges

Banana and egg yolk in your hair? That’s right! In addition to these ingredients, you will also need vitamin A, castor oil and white mask to prepare the recipe. This cream can be applied to any type of hair, leaving it soft, shiny and with a natural movement.

Homemade hydration with aloe, by Stela Fernandes

Aloe vera is known to bring numerous benefits to hair, especially when it comes to hydration. In this recipe, the plant’s gel must be extracted and mixed with a white mask. After applying the cream to the hair, just wait 10 minutes and rinse well.

With affordable ingredients and just a few minutes of your day, doing weekly hydrations at home is a way to “save” your hair from the brittle effect. It is important to follow an established schedule to ensure the full effect of the home treatment.

5 tips to avoid broken hair

As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”, right? Strong and aligned highlights are the dream of many women. That’s why we’ve separated some valuable tips to avoid wire breakage:

1. Be gentle when untangling your hair;
2. Avoid strong friction of the towel on the hair after bathing;
3. Do not tie your hair when it is wet;
4. Respect the pause times between chemical procedures;
5. Avoid very tight hairstyles.

Now that you know how to ensure your hair is protected, it’s time to put these tips into practice. But if your locks are already badly damaged, don’t worry! In addition to the hydrations that we show here, hair reconstruction can also help you restore the natural properties of the wires.