Before you embark on an effective hair care journey, you need to know that thin hair and brittle hair are two completely different conditions, says Ms. Namika Kant, a renowned Indian hairstylist and makeup artist (working at Envi Salons, Mumbai).
Hair loss and thinning is a condition where hair falls out from the scalp, where it is unlikely to grow back, explains Namika Kant.
On the other hand, hair breakage occurs when the hair breaks from the middle of the hair shaft to the tip. This is a condition where the hair is experiencing damage problems such as tangles, split ends, etc., leading to hair that is not soft, shiny, and prone to breakage.
Causes of these two conditions
“There are many reasons for hair loss and thinning, including genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions or certain medications, aging, or stress,” says hairstylist Kant.
According to Ms. Kant, other causes of hair breakage can include malnutrition, over-styling without proper care, over-processing without proper protection such as not using the right hair care products, and many more.
How to improve thin and broken hair
Ms. Namika Kant shared that the treatment and solution for thinning hair will vary depending on the cause, ranging from home care methods to medication.
There are many causes of hair loss, it will be difficult for you to accurately identify yourself. Therefore, if your condition is serious, you should consult a medical professional.
After examining and performing the necessary tests, the doctor will have enough data to analyze and evaluate the cause. At the same time, the doctor will have the basis to provide a treatment regimen to help you solve the problem of thinning hair at the root.
Solutions for broken hair include maintaining a proper diet, using good quality hair care products at home, applying heat protectants before styling, and getting salon care.
Common mistakes that cause thinning and breaking hair
According to Ms. Kant, common mistakes that cause thinning hair include: following a strict diet; not controlling stress or tying hair too tightly; using hairstyles that require a lot of pulling on the hair or pulling out hair can all cause thinning hair. Hair roots that are stressed for a long time will be vulnerable, the inevitable consequence is gradual hair loss.
As for hair breakage, people often expose their hair directly to external factors such as sunlight and UV rays. In addition, not using hair protection before heat styling, neglecting hair care at home, not following a nutritious diet. Or even skipping conditioner when washing hair and using water that is too hot to wash hair will also cause hair breakage.
