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Improve the look and feel of weak, damaged hair and strengthen your strands every time you style. Our nourishing hair breakage treatments and expert tips will fortify your arsenal of replenishing hair care, so read on for all the info you need on what causes hair breakage, what it looks like, and how to stop hair breakage once and for all.
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How to Stop Hair Breakage 101

  • Hair Repair Starts with Care: Excessive washing, coloring, and heat styling are known to contribute to split ends and brittle hair. Start your hair breakage repair routine by shampooing less and applying a leave-in conditioner like Hair Honey Repairing Serum or 10-in-1 Miracle Nectar.
  • Strengthen Hair with Hydration: Dry hair is vulnerable to hair breakage, especially if you have natural curls. Moisture fortifies the cuticle and makes it more supple, so hair is less prone to frizz and split ends. Try our Fructis Curl Nourish line to strengthen hair and prevent breakage.

Stronger, Healthier Hair Starts With the Right Care

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Hair breakage happens when your strands are so brittle and damaged that they start breaking off in pieces. It’s different than hair shedding because heathy hair naturally loses 50-100 hairs per day that include the bulb. Start looking into how to stop hair breakage if you’re seeing hair fragments on clothes and surfaces.
  • The common causes of hair breakage include extensive dehydration, washing and styling too frequently, harsh coloring or styling products, and over-brushing.
  • Knowing how to prevent hair breakage includes adding repairing and strengthening products to your hair care routine. Look for nourishing ingredients in shampoos, conditioners, serums, and stylers that focus on deep hydration. Also use targeted hair breakage treatments like masks and leave-in conditioners. And always keep your styling tools on low heat.
  • Hair breakage looks like your strands are damaged to the point of snapping in two. Telltale signs include split ends and brittle, weak hair. It’s not the same as frizzy hair and flyaways, which are mainly caused by dryness and/or static electricity.