Solutions - Hair Breakage and Shedding

It is normal to lose 100-150 hairs a day. However, if you are experiencing abnormal hair loss, you should consider being evaluated by a licensed Trichologist or Dermatologist. If your hair only grows to a particular length and then breaks off, then you might work with your hair stylist and try to address the cause. Dryness could be the cause, so you might have to use a wetting agent, or if it breaks because you are rough in brushing it, use a thicker wide-tooth comb and be more gentle. At Healthy Hair Source, we advice combing wet hair only after applying your conditioner! The conditioner serves to soften the hair, and pretty much eliminating tangles so that the hair shaft is not under the stress it would be while damp. Try various shampoos and conditioners, as there are many out there that may help.

Breakage
If your problem is hair breakage, you must pinpoint the cause of the breakage and treat the hair accordingly. You'll simply need to increase the moisture you give your hair if your breakage is from an overuse of protein, or increase the protein if your breakage is a result of over-conditioning.

The most common cause of breakage is damage to the hair shaft from straightening and chemicals used on the hair. Dyes are also in that category. The easiest approach is to stopping doing those things that will damage the hair. It may mean going back to your original color if your hair cannot take the dye. Dry and damaged hair comes from over-processing and lack of conditioning, so using a good conditioner will help by returning the natural oils to your hair.

Try a few different ones and look for those that claim to stop breakage. Check with your stylist, as he/she will likely know what is best on the market. Be sure that your diet is good, that your protein intake is adequate, and that you keep yourself hydrated. The dry hair shaft brakes easier — and the longer you let your hair grow, the more it is exposed to air and heat, which may make the ends more fragile.


Shedding
If your problem is shedding, don't worry because shedding is a natural process. Be patient and let nature do what it needs to do first. Some have had success with garlic shampoo treatments for shedding problems, but because shedding is a response to natural, hormonal processes, topical treatments may not work.

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