Hair damage is a constant process. Everyday your hair goes through a bit of damage in some way or the other. It is exposed to pollution, heat, UV rays, stress, hormonal imbalances etc. that could lead to hair loss, baldness, hair thinning, split-ends, and dryness. Now, there are ways that could nourish and rejuvenate your hair but none of them can show results overnight. Therefore, hair care should be a constant activity.
What is hair damage?
When you notice excessive tangling and hair frizzing it is a sign that your hair shaft is weathering away. When left unattended, mild signs can lead to advanced stages and case hair fracture. It can manifest itself in the form of split ends, hair breakage, early greying, hair thinning, or hair fall.
What are the signs?
- Split ends
- Hair thinning
- Hair breakage
- Early greying
- Weathered or faded hair
- Hair not growing
What are the causes?
Stress: Stress, be it emotional, physical, or psychological, gives rise to free radical production. Free radicals can cause hair fall and hair damage.
Wet hair: Excess water in hair can lead to swelling of the hair shaft and in turn, cause breakage. Water laden hair weighs it down, again causing hair fall.
Hairstyling: Hair colouring, hair bleaching, using heat appliances cause severe damage to hair. They weaken the strands of hair and make them dry by leaving them undernourished. Additionally, the chemicals used in hair coloring products can damage the hair from within which may take a long time to heal.
Hairstyles: Keeping your hair tied and tangled in different ways can cause breakage and prevent regrowth increasing the chances of alopecia or baldness.
Pollution: When exposed to smoke, dust, toxins, etc. hair can experience serious weathering away. The effects may not be immediate but they will eventually show and be there for a long time.
Now, we are not asking you to stop styling your hair or restrict going out. All you need to do is practice moderation and take good care of your hair. So we have brought you some tips as well.
Tips to care for damaged hair
- Massage your hair with oil once in a while
- Oil your hair regularly it helps nourish the hair. Coconut or olive oil are good options
- Use organic products or natural ways instead of harsh chemicals.
- Dilute your shampoo to reduce chemical damage
- Start using hair masks
- Never brush your hair harshly and don’t rub them dry
- Chalk out a healthy diet
- Buy products that suit your hair type.
