Weak and brittle hair? Change these 5 habits

The health and appearance of our hair are greatly influenced by several aspects, including food, stress level, genetics and weather conditions. Therefore, it is important to have a proper care routine, including brushing them gently and using the right products. Despite this, if the wires are not healthy, it is possible to get around the situation and achieve the desired appearance.

A Dr. Cintia Guedesdermatologist member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD) listed some reasons that can make hair weak and brittle, and mentioned which are the right care to recover its vitality.

1

Bathing in very hot water

According to the doctor, excessively hot water dehydrates the skin and hair fiber, favoring dryness, weakening and hair loss. When rinsing your locks, use colder or warmer water.

“This happens because the high temperature of the water removes the protective oils from the strands and opens the pores of the scalp, causing the scalp to produce excess oil for replacement, which causes damage to the root, favors the appearance of seborrheic dermatitis and it leads to even more drop,” he explains.

two

Go days without washing your hair

Dry shampoo can come in handy for those days when you don’t have time to wash your hair. However, it is necessary to use moderation when using it, as the accumulation of the product in the hair can cause dandruff, in addition to clogging the hair follicles, harming the growth of the hair, according to the dermatologist.

3

Carelessness when drying hair

When wet, the strands become more sensitive to breakage. For this reason, we cannot brush them or dry them aggressively.

“When washing your hair, be sure to untangle it before drying. When drying with a towel, use gentle movements and, if possible, use a very soft towel”, details Dr. Cintia.

If you are going to use heat tools, such as a dryer, flat iron or curling iron, be sure to apply a thermal protector. After all, the high temperatures of these devices damage proteins and compromise hair health.

“Once the cuticle is damaged, the moisture balance is lost and your hair is more prone to falling out. Limit the use of the dryer to a maximum of two or three times a week, and use the less hot air option”, he advises.

4

Keep an eye on fixing products

The dermatologist says that, normally, these products have alcohol, a substance that leaves the hair weak and dry. So, if you need something to fix your hairstyle, opt for more gentle solutions, for example creams, which do not affect the moisture in your hair.

5

do extreme diets

Restrictive or nutritionally poor eating habits make the body unable to perform essential functions, and this can result in hair loss.

“Opt for a healthy diet full of lean protein, such as those found in fish, chicken, lentils and beans. Protein is the vital ingredient for hair,” recommends Dr. Cintia Guedes.