Why is my hair breaking off???

Question

I can't believe this is happening to me.........

Around September 2006 I noticed my hair becoming really thin and whispy at the bottom, as if it had been tappered or shaved in even although it was below my shoulders. My hair was layered in at each side of my face and parted to one side so the left side had slightly less hair than the right anyway. It was gradually breaking off from the left to right in lengths of about 3", I got my hair cut shorter and low-lights and it looked really good. I have had my hair dyed blonde and been using straightners for over 10 years. I have always used hair treatments, protective spray and have'nt been harsh at all and I only ever breifly run the straightners through my hair as it is very stright anyway. Today I used a semi-permanent dye to get my hair back to it's original colour and whilst rinsing it out there was loads of strands about 3" again and also tiny ones which looked like a man's hair trimmings. What is going on with me, I'm only 26?

I think I should also mention that I had my 2nd baby in May 2005 and I noticed a few months after that some spikes at the top and front of my head, so much so I could'nt wear it in a ponytail.

Sorry.. just like to say too that I do take vitamins every day, I do use heat protecting spray, and I don't straighten my hair every day. When I do straighten it, it is done very quickly and the irons I use are no where near as hot as the leading GHD's etc, just cheap ones I bought. When I got my hair highlighted, it was always at the hairdressers and only every 3 months on average. I do admit though, I don't eat like everyone else, I just eat when I'm hungry and small portions too. But I just don't understand how it has been so drastic and quick?!

Answer 1

"i have had my hair dyed blonde and been using straightners for over 10 years"

that about sums it up for me.

The other issue is when you hit 25, your hair isnt quite as resilient as it used to be, so you have to treat it with a little more TLC. Stop bleaching and straightening for a while and the length /strength might come back..

edit - yeah having babies puts extra stress too. all the more reason to treat it more gently. eat lots of green leafy veg, vitamin c, protein, it should start to come back

Answer 2

To sum this up.....it's too much, too often, for too long. Some people have strong hair that can withstand a lot of abuse....some are not so lucky and have weaker types of hair. For these people I suggest drawing the line at some point. Choose what you like best for your hair i. e. color or perm or chemical straightener or flat iron.....choose one...but you can't have all. My suggestion is to stop with the flat iron, stop with the chemicals and go to your hairdresser for a good haircut. You have no choice but to give it a rest. In the meantime...no harsh shampoos, lots of deep protein conditioners, comb with a wide toothed comb, and let air dry as often as possible. You cannot undo the damage that has been done but you can stop doing more damage and sooth the hair that you have left. The best of luck to you.

Answer 3

I asked my hairdresser the exact same thing! She said it was the straighteners! I use them everyday and my hair is exactly the same. I try to put my hair up in between straightening now and put a heat protector on before straightening, also using the hair dryer to straighten it with a round brush helps a lot. I feel like I'm giving my hair a break and try to only straighten it when I am going on a night out, my hair has definately improved and not breaking nearly as much! Straighteners have a lot to answer for!!!

Answer 4

hi there i was always dying my hair blond for around 10 years i was using born blond all the time it ended up stringy and elastic feel to it like you hair was comming out i ended up getting all my dead hair cut off and within a month my hair was healthy and shinny and i havent used a blond dye since i have been using a dye in a burgandy colour from LIVE and what a difference it is not harsh to your hair at all, hope this helps goodluck

Answer 5

The condition of you hair sounds very poor. There is a great shampoo, conditioner and supplements set called FAST - Fortified Amino Scalp Therapy.

Thousands of users have reported a significant improvement in the condition of their hair and some have even found that it remedied minor scalp irritations.

Answer 6

it could be a number of things.
you should get a check up becaus eyou know how your hair gets when your sick or have your period right? weel it might be a sign
internally... better safe than sorry.
BUT on the other hand it could be too many products have dried your hair out. stop using moose and things that contain alcohol,perfumes.
get "infusium 24" it totally repairs hair and isnt greasy its like water.
watch your diet too. a high protein and good for you fats like nuts are really good for your hair. start takinga multi vitamin too...(centrum silver) its for much older people but makes your hair and nails grow like a weed... also makes you fertile! beware!
youll thank me in your mid 30's if you take some kind of vitamin now...
good luck dont worry and just get a check up . it wouldnt hurt.

Answer 7

Well, the fact that you are using straighterners for so long along with dyeing the hair did it. Your hair is breaking off due to the damage caused by all the processing. Lay off the flat irons for a while and try not to bleach your hair, it will grow out.

Answer 8

"... been using straightners for over 10 years"

That does explain a lot.
If your hair is breaking off and getting thin, lay off the straightener and the dye for awhile, and go to a professional; if that's not in the question, go to Rite Aid or CVS and look for Emergency Repair, which does wonders, but don't count on it too much.

Answer 9

theres 2 answers straight away to your hair problem!
1st you dye your hair
2nd you use straighteners
With these in mind we all get told the dangers of using these or doing these too often.
Give your hair a break once in a while

Answer 10

use Fruit Packs for scalp ---

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