“Hair is the richest ornament of women” -Martin Luther
Before I start writing about remedies for hair breakage, it is equally important to understand what it is and what can be the reason behind the same. Hair breakage occurs when the hair strands become weak and break off, usually due to damage or stress. It can be caused due to various reasons like dryness, unhealthy diet, stress, overuse of chemicals on hair, over- styling, hypothyroidism, over shampooing, etc but the good news is that it can be corrected. Sharing some practical hair breakage solution here that can be inculcated in your daily life.
1. Oiling is the key – If the hair is lacking nourishment from the hair follicle, it tends to break. Remedy for hair breakage is to provide essential nutrients to the scalp to keep the hair healthy and nourished. It is important to oil the scalp and hair at least twice a week. This keeps the hair resilient and less prone to damage. Always check the label and skip the oils that has mineral oils. Cold Pressed Coconut oil or hair oil that contains coconut oil works the best to provide nourishment, Always double boil the cold pressed oils before applying to retain the nutrients in the oil.

2. Condition! Condition! Condition! – Not using a hair conditioner after every shampooing lead to hair damage and breakage. Hair conditioner with coconut milk, ceramides help to protect the hair from environmental damage. There is a common myth that while using a conditioner I get hair fall, but the reality is the hair which are in last cycle of shedding naturally tends to fall. Conditioner is always applied on the hair length not on the scalp, hence falling hair cannot be due to this reason. However, one needs to be gentle while applying the conditioner to the length and not be rigorous.

3. Dry Hair – Many times people have naturally dry hair or in some cases due to weather change or lot of travelling, change of water may cause dryness leading to hair breakage. Not to worry, make sure you are providing that extra moisture to your hair by choosing the right products. Always choose Sulphate free hair care products, Forest Essentials Hair Cleansers are sulphate free. These gentle hair cleanser cleanses the scalp & hair without stripping off the natural moisture.
4. Brushing wet hair – Brushing wet hair or rubbing wet hair with a towel may damage the hair, cause breakage and increase frizz. Wet hair breaks more easily than dry hair. Let them air dry which means to naturally dry them. Simply tie a hair towel rather than rubbing it rigorously.
5. Regular Trims –You’ve probably heard that pruning a plant regularly is essential for its health. Similarly, trimming your hair every three to four weeks promotes healthy growth and helps prevent split ends.
6. Stress – Too much stress may cause inflammation of the hair follicles which further accelerates hair fall and brittle hair leading to breakage. To stop hair breakage naturally and have a healthy hair you must include these small changes in your lifestyle. Breathing fresh air, morning walks and meditation are few easy tips to manage stress that can further help to reduce the hair damage.
7. Good Nutrition – Hair breakage solution lies in your daily food habits as well. Our hair is made largely of protein hence consciously including protein in your diet is essential. Like legumes, low fat dairy products, tofu, chia seeds, chickpeas, cashews, cheese, lean meat, eggs, turkey, salmon and tuna. Apart from protein, managing Vitamin D, C and B12 is also essential.

8. Water – Majorly the water we get these days is hard water. Due to minerals like calcium and magnesium in hard water, it tends to deposit on the hair causing dryness, brittleness and hair breakage. Get a water softener installed or you may also use filtered water to wash your hair.
9. Sun Exposure – Sun exposure is healthy when done in moderation for the absorption of Vitamin D but too much of direct sunlight may lead to dryness and UV rays strip away the natural oil while damaging the outer layer called cuticle layer, which protects the inner fibre. The remedy to control hair breakage is to cover your hair with a scarf or a hat when they are exposed to harsh sun for longer hours.
10. Limit Heat Styling – Excessive heat can break down the protein bonds in your hair, leading to a loss of elasticity and strength. If you need to use heat styling tools, make sure to apply a heat protectant spray or serum, and keep the temperature on a low or medium setting. Also, avoid tight ponytails and hairstyles that pulls the hair and tied for longer hours.

“Invest in your hair, it is the crown you never take off” – Beyonce
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https://www.healthline.com/health/hair-breakage#towel-drying
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325026#treatment
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https://www.ijced.org/html-article/21918
How do you fix hair breakage?
To be honest, it is not an overnight solution. Bringing hair back to life with thick and shiny tresses, one need to fix their hair care routine. That includes a good sulphate free hair cleanser, hair conditioner, hair oiling routine and hair masking with basic diet and lifestyle changes explained above.
Which treatment is best for hair breakage?
Avoid products with SLES that strips the natural moisture barrier of the hair. Oil your hair at least twice a week to nourish and strengthen your hair. Include deep conditioning treatment or a hair spa routine for preventing and controlling the hair breakage. For the hair breakage treatment at home, include Forest Essentials Intensive Hair Repair Masque which works as a hair spa that can be done anytime of the day at the ease of your home. Packed with nutritive ingredients like Hibiscus extracts, Kalonji seeds, Brahmi, Honey and Banana pulp to nourish, repair and protect the hair.
What is the new treatment for hair loss?
Keshanta Advanced Hair Growth Serum, it is an absolute if you are looking for a treatment for hair loss control, reduce breakage and works on healthy hair growth by strengthening the hair follicles. Infused with Ayurvedic extracts including Amla, Bhringraj, Jatamansi with Redensyl and AnaGain that are clinically proven ingredients to boost hair growth, effectively controls hair fall by improving the hair growth cycle, and hair breakage.
How can I regrow my hair breakage?
It is important to nourish the scalp with Bhringraj head massage oil to strengthen the hair follicles that helps in a healthy re-growth of the hair.
What is the best oil for breakage hair?
An ayurvedic herb called “Bhringraj” which is food for the hair has many hair care benefits. Forest Essentials Bhringraj head massage oil contains cold pressed oils of sesame & coconut that helps to nourishes, goat’s milk improves hair texture, strengthens the hair while promoting healthy hair growth, controls hair breakage, with potent ayurvedic herbs like Bhringraj, and Brahmi controls hair fall, and damage.