Hair Breaking - Help!

kirstle99

Hi All

Since the beginning of the year i've been suffering with my hair breaking where I tie it back.

I have to tie it in a low ponytail for work and I wear a hat (this is for 5 days a week). I can't tie it in a high ponytail because then I can't get my hat on.

My hair has now started breaking at the point it is tied back at the base of my head.

My hair is quite thin and so this is making it really noticeable. My hair is also really dry, it always has been.


From reading on the net there are a few things I can do. Has anyone tried these things, do they work and does anyone else have any more tips on how I can stop my hair breaking?

1) Tie it more loosely with a band that doesn't have a metal bit on.

2) Put it in a plait some days

3) Let my hair dry naturally after washing it instead of blow drying it

4) Leave it down on my days off to give it time to recover


Thanks in advance

building_with_lego

Could you put in into a hairnet instead of a ponytail? I know it's a lovely look but it may save your mop?.....

kirstle99

Oh you mean like cover my whole head with a hair net then put my hat on? Oooh I could do....not bothered about how it looks tbh as I have the hat on anyway.

Thanks!

double_mummy

all of the 4 you said also what type of brush are you using and what shampoo and conditioner?

i find my hair can be very brittle with some brands and fine with others get over to the freebies board and find some free samples and try them out

have you thought about using a softer brush?

do you use straighteners?
do you colour regularly?
do you use the hairdryer every time you wash your hair?
do you use any other treatments or perms or anything?

Kynthia

Sodium Laureth Sulfate in shampoo can cause dry and brittle hair, even more so when using hairdryers and straighteners. I now use the new L'Oreal shampoo and conditioner that are free of this as I don't think other brands coped with how thick my hair is but you might be fine with them.

paulineb_2

I have long hair and its tied back every day but its also very wavy so I have to condition it.

The only time I use a hairdryer is when I get my hair coloured which is about 4 times a year, rest of the time it dries naturally.

I also swim a lot as well, but my hair is in decent condition, I also dont use straighteners.

meritaten

try not to use heat processes, use very very mild shampoos (did you know that dog shampoos are even milder than baby shampoo?) try to use natural conditioners such as olive oil or egg rather than the commercial type. also make sure your diet is not fat deficient - this fad for 'fat-free food' is dangerous - we do need fats and oils to help with hair nails and skin - one of the symptoms of deficiency in this area is dry hair and skin and hair breakage.

CraftySaver2689

Instead of a regular hair bobble you could try these from thepopband.com they promise no kinks on your hair as well

(For me I still get a kink in my hair but they are better for your hair because the fabric is more flexible than a regular bobble)

mrcow

I've had a real problem with breaking hair over the past 12 months.

I've now turned down the temperature on my hairdryer and straighteners (right down) and have noticed a real difference. I wouldn't tie it back wet, as that would make mine (at least) break more.

I would use a scrunchie to tie it back, not very fashionable, but soft at least. And also make sure it was conditioned well to soften it.

Pinkdebster

CraftySaver2689 wrote: »

Instead of a regular hair bobble you could try these from thepopband.com they promise no kinks on your hair as well

(For me I still get a kink in my hair but they are better for your hair because the fabric is more flexible than a regular bobble)

Thanks for this..........I've just treated myself. They look much better for your hair than the bands I normally wear :rotfl:

Violetta_2

CraftySaver2689 wrote: »

Instead of a regular hair bobble you could try these from thepopband.com they promise no kinks on your hair as well

(For me I still get a kink in my hair but they are better for your hair because the fabric is more flexible than a regular bobble)

if you like these, make your own, just search for coloured fold over elastic http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC0.A0&_nkw=Fold+Over+Elastic&_sacat=0&_from=R40 , I bought some for my dd, just cut a length, tie it in a know & singe the ends to stop it fraying.
Re the hair breaking, would it be worth maybe putting your hair up with those twisty screw in thing's I got them in Primark for 99p & they are great, surprisingly gentle on my hair but also hair is kept out of the way, I just twist my hair a bit wind it round into a bun then twist the things through the bun to keep it in place.
eta- they are called spin pins found some on boots for £5,49 http://www.boots.com/en/Goody-Simple-Styles%C2%99-Spin-Pin_1190542/ so you know what to look for.