Hair thinning-the causes and solutions. Part 1
Why is my hair thin?
Thin hair can make you feel unattractive and it can be frustrating. Many people at some point in their lives have dealt with hair thinning. This can be a result of aging, illness, poor hair care practices, etc. This week we will be focusing on why hair can become thin and what can be done about it.
Does your hair look stringy and thin? Does your hair look limp and flat? Hair loss can be caused by genetics, medications, health issues and other factors. For the purpose of this article we will focus on hair thinning that occurs on the ends of the hair. This is usually caused by poor hair care practices.
Many factors can cause hair breakage and leave you with thin hair.
Heat- Using heat on a regular basis can eventually cause your hair to break off and thin out. Frequent usage of heat appliances can cause damage to the cuticle, the outer layer of the hair, making it difficult for the hair to retain moisture. In short, using heat appliances too often will eventually lead to dry hair that will break off the ends of your hair.
Chemicals- if you use chemicals such as hair relaxers, dyes, and bleaches, you must proper caution to protect your hair. When applying chemicals like these, it is best to only apply them to the roots (unless it is a virgin hair application). Applying chemicals to previously processed hair will cause you hair to become weaker.
When you are washing the chemical out it comes in contact with previously processed hair, therefore it is important to apply a barrier such as an oil or conditioner to the ends of the hair.
Make sure that the chemical is thoroughly rinsed out and neutralized (if it is a relaxer) from the hair to avoid hair loss.
Environmental Factors and Elements- If your hair is shoulder length or longer it is most likely rubbing against your shoulders causing your ends to thin. Hair that is frequently exposed to wind and to the sun can be more susceptible to breaking off because the sun and wind can cause the cuticle to break down.
If your ends are damaged and thin, you can choose to cut them off all at once or you can cut little by little to avoid losing several inches at once.
Remember the ends of your hair are the oldest therefore they are more fragile and most likely to become dry and break off. Try not to misuse chemicals and heat. Make sure to protect them and to keep your hair well conditioned to prevent your hair from thinning.
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