This blog post on how to stop hair breakage in Nairobi Kenya will teach you simple things you can do to stop hair fall and treat your hair so that it stops cutting.
How To Stop Hair Breakage In Nairobi Kenya: Detangle Instead Of Tagging
Detangling your hair is one of the best things you can do to stop hair breakage in Nairobi Kenya. Therefore, detangle your hair before you wash it with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb as they cause less tension on the hair and consequently less breakage.
Use a detangler instead of tagging the hair since tagging leads to breakage. Add slip by applying a conditioner to the strands as this improves their manageability and reduces breakage.
We recommend using the Instant Conditioner by Sheth Naturals to detangle hair. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Store located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call or WhatsApp 0721963156 to order. We deliver countrywide.
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Prepoo With Coconut Oil
Prepooing (pre shampooing) your hair is another thing you can do to stop hair breakage in Nairobi Kenya. This is because it adds extra moisture to the hair before the shampooing process and makes it less prone to breakage
Therefore, before you shampoo, warm some coconut oil in a glass bowl so that it can penetrate the hair shaft. Then massage a generous amount into the scalp and hair and wear a plastic cap for 15-30 minutes. Doing this moisturizes the hair and prevents excessive moisture loss during the washing process thereby reducing hair breakage.
We recommend using Coconut Oil by Sheth Naturals for prepooing hair. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Store.
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Use A Moisturizing Shampoo
Use a shampoo that cleanses your hair without stripping moisture from it as this helps reduce hair breakage. Ensure that you wash the hair with warm water and not hot water to avoid further drying of your hair.
The moisturizer should also be sulphate-free shampoo to prevent hair breakage since those with sulphates strip it of its natural oils which can result in breakage. The AAD recommends massaging the shampoo into the scalp rather than rubbing it into the hair.
We recommend using the Moisturizing Shampoo Bar by Sheth Naturals for shampooing. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Store.
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Deep Condition
Deep condition your hair after shampooing since it replaces lost moisture and proteins which helps reduce hair breakage. The AAD recommends conditioning after every shampooing to strengthen, nourish and hydrate the strands.
We recommend using the Deep Conditioner by Sheth Naturals for conditioning hair. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Store.
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Use A Microfiber Towel
Use a microfiber towel instead of a regular cotton towel to dry your hair. Microfiber towels cause less friction on the hair which prevents breakage. We recommend YoulerTex Microfiber Hair Towel.
LOC Moisture In Your Hair
LOC moisture in your hair to prevent dryness which is a common cause of breakage by applying the following products:
L – Liquid which should be a water-based leave-in-conditioner to hydrate the hair. I recommend Shea Moisture Hydrate + Repair Leave-In-Conditioner
O – Oil to seal in the moisture. Sealing moisture in the hair strands after shampooing is another thing you can do to stop hair breakage in Nairobi Kenya. To do this, pour a small amount of a sealing oil into your hand and rake it through your hair. Sealing oils for natural hair include jojoba, black castor oil and grapeseed oil. I recommend Sheth Natural Jojoba Oil which you can purchase from our Almasi Skincare Online Store
C – Cream to close the cuticles and lock in the moisture. I recommend Shea Moisture Strengthen & Restore Smoothie Cream
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How To Stop Hair Breakage In Nairobi Kenya:
Avoid Heat Treatment
Avoid using curling irons, flat irons, blow driers and all other forms of heat treatment to reduce hair breakage. Air dry your hair instead of blow drying since blow dryers strip moisture from the hair and damage the cuticle.
When styling, stick to heat free hair styles since high temperatures elevate the hair cuticle which leaves the cortex more open to damage. This also permits the moisture to leave the hair. Therefore, choose hairstyles that do not require heat like Bantu knots.
Go the extra mile and choose protective styles like the twist braid updo, finger coils, Marley twists, cornrows and jumbo box braids since they protect the hair ends, which are the parts that are most likely to break, from the elements. They also do not need daily manipulation as the more the hair is manipulated, the more likely it is to break.
Ban Tight Hair Styles
Ban all tight hair styles from ponytails to corn rows, braids, weaves and extensions. This is because tight hairstyles tag at the hair and contribute to its breakage.
Ban Hair Processing
Stop relaxing, perming and coloring your hair since these chemical processes weaken hair leading to damage and breakage.
Sleep On Satin
Sleep on satin or silk pillowcases to reduce the hair damage that causes breakage. Ensure that you also wear a satin or silk bonnet to bed to protect your hair from cotton pillowcases which can absorb its moisture and make it dry and brittle. Satin also causes less friction on the hair than cotton.
Do Protective Hairstyles
Style your hair with protective hairstyles like braids, twists and cornrows. You can even invest in wigs.
Snip Split Ends
Regularly visit your natural hair stylist so that they can snip split ends before they travel up the hair shaft and cause more damage which will lead to more hair breakage.
Eat A Balanced Diet
Eat a balanced diet with foods that are rich in biotin (eg. peanuts), zinc (eg. pumpkin seeds), iron (eg. dark green leafy vegetables like spinach) and selenium (eg. eggs). Ensure that you also eat adequate protein from both animal sources like beef and plant sources like legumes.
Manage Stress
Learn how to manage stress effectively since many studies have linked stress to hair loss. Simple relaxation techniques that you can do to help you cope with stress include deep breathing, meditation and visualization.
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How To Stop Hair Breakage In Nairobi Kenya: Consult Our Hair Doctor
Consult our Hair Doctor to be evaluated if a medical condition like thyroid dysfunction or anemia is causing your hair loss.
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