A lot of hair breakage is too often due to leaving braids in too long, braided too tightly, or not properly hydrated before, during or after wearing ANY hairstyle for a long period of time.
Brushing or combing too long, overly teasing the hair causes the hair to become weak. Excessive heat is a given! To minimize heat damage, try using a lower setting on your blow dryer, and hold it away from the hair about 4-6 inches. Chemical treatments tend to weaken the hair shaft and lead to breakage. Also, the lighter you color your hair away from its natural hue, the MORE damaging. The darker away from your natural hue is still damaging, but not as harsh as lighter colors.
STOP HAIR BREAKAGE
Your hair can easily be transformed, while preventing any future damage.
1. Avoid wearing "too tight" hairstyles.
2. Use wide tooth combs when untangling your hair.
3. Always, ALWAYS condition your hair after every shampoo.
4. Use less harsh chemical relaxer products on your hair (if you relax).
5. Trim your hair every 6-8 weeks.
6. Avoid sleeping in scrunchies, headbands, or anything pulling too tight or restricting your hair from flowing.
I wish someone would have warned Ms. Naomi Campbell about hydrating the scalp and practicing healthy hair techniques. At this stage, it is safe to say that its a little toooooo late. :)
