Treatments for Brittle Hair
Posted on August 8, 2011 with No Comments
Brittle hair can be caused by lack of nutrition, extreme sun, wind, or cold exposure or over use of chemical treatments such as hair color. Hair is considered brittle when it easily breaks when you run your fingers through it.
A healthy hair keeps a moisture level right at 12.5% sometimes a little higher and sometimes a little lower. When this hair get dehydrated it gets brittle because the hair is held together by moisture and protein bonds.
Certain types of hair are more susceptible to breakage like longer hair. It breaks easily because it has more weight on it than short hair. Dry hair often leads to brittle hair. Cold weather makes this worse where as hot weather tends to make your hair more oily.
When this happens using a proper moisturizing shampoo and conditioner can help calm breakage and stop brittle hair. Hair is like any other organ of your body and can be mistreated by harsh chemicals, bleach and color treatments so try to avoid them if possible.
If you do live or work in an environment that exposes you to harsh elements make sure you use a protein conditioner to help restore moisture an add strength to your hair. A shampoo full of vitamins helps as well to patch damaged areas.
A good hair treatment is emu oil, it helps moisturize the hair and scalp. This in turn helps your hair to become healthy and rejuvenated. When styling your hair use a thermal protector to help guard against heat burn from the heating tool itself.
A water based leave in conditioner can so help make your hair strong. It also keeps from weighing it down and leaving it greasy. There are many different natural oils that help other than emu oil like jojoba oil.
It helps moisture stay in the hair longer. It along with emu oil can help battle a number of different scalp and hair problems. Different proteins can help hair as well. They can help add luster and manageability to unruly hair.
What you put into your body can effect your hair so drink plenty of water and stay away from fried foods. Eat healthy fats such as nuts and avocados. Take hair vitamins for nutrition if needed.