Hair breakage help

[ssmjlm]

I've noticed over the last year or so, that my hair is changing I guess as I get into my 40s and peri-menopause.

It's definitely feeling more dry, but I've also noticed a ton more breakage close to my head.

I already sleep with my hair up, in one of those bun things like this: www.amazon.com/Luckybear-Overnight-Heatless-Scrunchie-Headband/dp/B0CYGWXDSW/ref=sr_1_9?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PbDT-x3D-vU8MgB2Clce_Av566Awy0LWvLVFZonWf6wV714QTJoYVeQr0dowYL_COUs0DXXn1BlhqXQEtf6PkP-cTnESIWGi6BG9Fxk-eupYmeUoKjZMySTY0ouP_fecPYHK2wa6Dpc1qxdw9NCPs7c6pKICjMgTc7Y8qwhf7oOHEnCvCZu7URhoxuszQ3rvyE1gt2DW0N3Uu8IAgGzgEaNTvB8dAwsx_sH1iKCfPAyYG9PdUmgnOLnLJb7_NGMD3Da1ovuJMuo_P1bqqtFlfgB6avV22dA2hjxKXyiLKck.76tACg8lNsew8H5oS2Xk0ToqqHQio9Wsvvdeut9qWu0&dib_tag=se&keywords=overnight+bun&qid=1726490193&sr=8-9

I switched shampoo/conditioner a couple weeks ago to something hydrating and I deep condition about once a week, but looking for recs as I'm almost out of my current one.

Should I look into a satin pillowcase? E uses them with her fine hair and knots.

[karinothing]

Signing on to this because I am about to shave my head and start over.

[cjcouple]

I thought wearing your hair up actually caused breakage?

[lavenderblue]

Two big things would be never going to bed with your hair wet, and to wear a bonnet. Wearing your hair in that scrunchie is probably contributing to your breakage to be honest.

As an aside, Satin pillowcases aren't really that great for you. They can harbor bacteria and are not hypoallergenic. You really want to use Silk if anything. Natural fabrics are best for anything you are putting your face on.

[ssmjlm]

Sept 16, 2024 8:02:47 GMT -5 cjcouple said:

I thought wearing your hair up actually caused breakage?

Everything I read said a loose bun or silk/satin ponytail was better to reduce friction and breakage.

If I sleep with it down, I have to flat iron all the kinks/curls/waves out every morning.

[cjcouple]

Sept 16, 2024 8:09:33 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

Sept 16, 2024 8:02:47 GMT -5 cjcouple said:

I thought wearing your hair up actually caused breakage?

Everything I read said a loose bun or silk/satin ponytail was better to reduce friction and breakage.

If I sleep with it down, I have to flat iron all the kinks/curls/waves out every morning.

Oh! Maybe get a vitamin like biotin? My hair has breakages BUT it's my greys. ugh.

[Deleted]

Silk scrunchie/pineapple and silk pillowcase work best for me, or occasionally I’ll wear a silk-lined bonnet (but that makes my head hot).

If your hair is long and you wear it up a lot, you might consider a silk scrunchie for daytime use, or teleties worked great for me when I had long hair. And not pulling it back super-tight.

Finally, be super-aware of heat damage and always use a heat protectant when using hot styling tools. Taking a break from hot styling for a few days a week can also help.

[beerlover]

Just commiseration over here. I have a ton of short pieces in the front and sometimes they stick straight up. I have a hair mascara of sorts that tames them down with some kind of product, but I would love to not have this problem altogether. I'm guessing mine is from straightening it most days and I don't really want to stop doing that. I do use a heat protectant. I don't know, it sucks.

[NewGirlNic]

A few things that have helped my hair health:

- Pay attention to scalp health. Using a clarifying shampoo at least once a week and double cleansing my hair

-Use a pre oil treatment before washing. A lot of damage happens when the hair gets wet. I like the OGX Coconut Milk serum www.ulta.com/p/coconut-milk-anti-breakage-serum-xlsImpprod2960061?sku=2204320  I also put this in my hair if I know I'll be in the pool.
They have an oil, if you want something more intense. It's a bit too heavy for my hair however. www.ulta.com/p/coconut-miracle-oil-penetrating-oil-xlsImpprod14071348?sku=2302495
And a lightweight spray, if you want something even lighter than the serum www.ulta.com/p/nourishing-coconut-oil-weightless-hydrating-oil-mist-xlsImpprod4650001?sku=2249696

-Always use heat protectant whenever blow drying or using heat tools. I also let my hair air dry so it's at least 50% dry before using a blow dryer on it.

-Never going to bed with wet hair. My hair is too short to pin up on top of my head right now, but when it was longer I would twist it and then use a few small claw clips around the bun to secure... so no scrunchies/hairbands. Since it's short right now (above my shoulders) I just put it in a loose pony tail at the base of my neck with a satin scrunchie. 

I've learned a lot of these tips from following this girl, Abbey Yung on Instagram. She's a certified trichologist so she really knows what she's talking about and the science behind products.
www.instagram.com/abbeyyung/
Her youtube channel has tons of informative videos (on not just hair, she does reviews of all kinds of health and beauty products)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylnu6lWdjBc