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Hair Breakage?!

CherryHugs — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:57:33 GMT

My Hair is breaking somewhat at the part. Does anyone else have this happening? Do you know what I can do about it? There are little hairs standing straight up and it looks silly!

Someone told me that it was due to wearing hair up in a clip. I do this around the house most everyday.

Can that really be the reason? I didnt think it was due to the breaking is around the part.

Re: Hair Breakage?!

maestra — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:13:46 GMT

@CherryHugswrote:
My Hair is breaking somewhat at the part. Does anyone else have this happening? Do you know what I can do about it? There are little hairs standing straight up and it looks silly!
Someone told me that it was due to wearing hair up in a clip. I do this around the house most everyday.
Can that really be the reason? I didnt think it was due to the breaking is around the part.

change your part; use less plastic and metal in your hair-try ribbons, soft scrunchies and always use pick or wet brush only when combing after shampoo and conditioner.

What kind of hairbrush? Review your hair care and consider supplements for hair skin and nails.

Even prenatal gummies can help, but read labels first.

My own hair is on a mission to grow to my hips; it's more than 1/2way, down to the bottom of my bra strap in back. I dont use anything metal or plastic in my hair and only gentle braiding when working around the house.

I do take a supplement that works for me:Vivisacal-no drugs or hormones since I'm a breast cancer survivor. hth

Re: Hair Breakage?!

dex — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:22:28 GMT

Maybe the clips are pulling your hair out and it is regrowrh that your see sticking up.I think you need to find a different way to keep your hair back that won’t pull.Is your hair heavy?

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:29:24 GMT

@CherryHugs- I don't have an answer on why your hair is breaking, but I was going to suggest changing your part. The shorter hairs will give you volume at the top when changing your part.

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Shanus — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:45:28 GMT

@CherryHugswrote:
My Hair is breaking somewhat at the part. Does anyone else have this happening? Do you know what I can do about it? There are little hairs standing straight up and it looks silly!
Someone told me that it was due to wearing hair up in a clip. I do this around the house most everyday.
Can that really be the reason? I didnt think it was due to the breaking is around the part.

@CherryHugs DD had breakage on the top of her head & her stylist asked if she wears her sunglasses or reg. glasses on the top of her head. Sure enough, she does....evidently a common cause to pull hair out/break it off from the nose pieces grabbing it. She no longer does that & after passing along that info to me, I stopped putting my glasses on my head, as well.

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Trix — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:51:52 GMT

@CherryHugs As others have stated it very well could be hair clips causing the breakage. Also take your comb and brush into consideration. These seemingly harmless tools can sometimes be culprits related to hair breakage. If you aren't using one already try a soft bristle brush and a comb with rounded teeth (and by all means a wide tooth comb for use on wet hair). Then of course your hair care products cannot be ignored. You may be aided by using products designed for fragile/breaking hair. These products can sometimes be a bit richer and creamier than what you normally use, but the added moisture helps the hair strands regain and retain elasticity, thus less susceptible to breaking. Nick Chavez's Mesquite line of products fall nto the category of hair care products I'm referring to.

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RainyDayGal — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 17:47:32 GMT

Headbands, clips, pony tails. I did all of this for years and I've been paying the price for several years now. I will never have the nice hair I used to. :-(

Re: Hair Breakage?!

San Antonio Gal — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 17:56:19 GMT

@RainyDayGal- Has your hair not grown back/recovered with time?

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RainyDayGal — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:21:09 GMT

Sadly, no. My hair is noticeably thin at the temples (strategic bang placement and Great Hair Day powder are required), and thinner all over. I can't make any kind of a pony tail at all now. I gave up blow drying over 2 years ago hoping that would help, it did not.

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Trudey — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:13:10 GMT

@CherryHugs I don't wear any clips or headbands and I have shorter hairs the stick up in my crown area too. I have to smooth them down with hairspray. My hair looks healthy, so I have no idea what is causing the breakage.

Re: Hair Breakage?!

maestra — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:25:58 GMT

@RainyDayGal @Trudey Can you guys take Biotin?

After I lost most of my hair and had recovered, my PCP recommened 500-10000mcg daily of biotin. It helped a lot.

I now take Viviscal daily-2 tabs; BFF remarked today how long my hair is (bottom of bra strap in back).

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SilleeMee — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:29:53 GMT

Maybe your hair is not breaking off but rather falling out at the root and what you are seeing are the new hairs growing back which will be most noticeable where you part your hair. I can't say for sure unless I see your hair up close. If the new hairs are blunt or brittle and frayed at the ends then mostly likely it's from breakage. But if the new grow is delicate, like baby hairs, then you may have gone through an episode of hair loss, not breakage. And it quite possibility could be both at the same time.

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RainyDayGal — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 03:56:10 GMT

@maestrawrote:
@RainyDayGal @Trudey Can you guys take Biotin?

After I lost most of my hair and had recovered, my PCP recommened 500-10000mcg daily of biotin. It helped a lot.

I now take Viviscal daily-2 tabs; BFF remarked today how long my hair is (bottom of bra strap in back).

I've asked 3 doctors about it. They have suggested biotin, which I took for at least 2 years with no results. I've tried Hair, Skin and Nail formulas with no results. I've tried other things, with no results. Growing isn't really so much the problem as just how thin it is. Long hair good, but only if it's full and thick. Otherwise it's just stringy.

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maestra — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 16:22:00 GMT

@RainyDayGal I'm sorry that this has happened to you; I recall howemotionally hard it was to have lost most of my hair, albeit temporarily.

I can only share my experience and hope with you that you are feeling better.

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CatsyCline — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 16:45:04 GMT

I agree with @SilleeMee . What you are seeing is more likely than not new growth. especially with straight hair the new hairs will stick straight up as they come in.

Hair grows and sheds in cycles. Typically there is a growth phase, a rest phase and then the hair loss or shed. At any time you will lose hairs, as others are growing. Of course age, hormones or even HRT, certain health issues like PCOS and exposure to some medications and cancer therapies will throw off the process.

I have short wispy wiry hair coming in. I color but I suspect it's the new growth of grey hair

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Alison Wonderland — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:24:34 GMT

Yes, hair breakage can be caused by hair clips or ponytail holders, especially metal ones, and by clipping or pulling hair back too tightly.

I use jaw clips, scrunchies, or Invisibobbles, which don't pull my hair out or break it. Invisibobbles are the ponytail holders that look like an old phone cord.

Hair breakage can also be caused by too much protein in hair products. Using a deep conditioner with protein too often did it for me many years ago. It took me several months to fix the issue, but I was able to do it. Here's some info on protein overload and what to do to fix it: http://pandhsalon.com/protein-buildup/

It mentions the strand test, but doesn't tell you how to do it. Take a wet strand of recently shed hair and pull on it from both ends. If it stretches before snapping, you may be fine. If it snaps without stretching, you may have too much protein in your routine.

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kcladyz — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:27:49 GMT

Yes clips can pull out your hair but i never thought to where it will be noticible. I would strt to use a more moisterizing shampoo and conditioner and use hair strengthening products

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Roni18 — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:31:26 GMT

@CherryHugs You might want to try this shampoo and conditioner - Carol's daughter Monoi. I got it on HSN. It is supposed to help with hair breakage. I have noticed that there is less hair in my brush when using this.