SB Hair Edit

Is your hair snapping, splitting or feeling weaker than usual?

Hair breakage happens when the hair fibre becomes weakened and starts to snap along the length. This can be caused by heat styling, colouring, chemical treatments, tight hairstyles, rough brushing, dryness or a lack of proper hair care.

Common signs of hair breakage

• Short broken pieces around the hairline
• Split or frayed ends
• Hair feels weak or rough
• Increased snapping when brushing
• Uneven lengths
• More frizz than usual
• Hair feels fragile when wet

What can help

Treat the hair gently and focus on reducing anything that causes unnecessary stress. Use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner, and add a strengthening or repairing treatment when needed.

Always use heat protection before styling and avoid using very high temperatures on straighteners, curling irons or hairdryers.

Be careful when brushing wet hair, as this is when hair can be more vulnerable. Start at the ends and work upwards using a wide-tooth comb or a gentle detangling brush.

Simple routine for breakage-prone hair

• Use a gentle moisturising shampoo
• Condition after every wash
• Use a strengthening or repairing treatment regularly
• Apply leave-in conditioner to help with detangling
• Always use heat protection
• Avoid tight hairstyles that pull on the hair
• Brush gently, especially when wet
• Trim damaged ends regularly

Professional tip

Breakage usually improves when you reduce stress on the hair and follow a consistent routine. The aim is to protect the hair you already have while supporting healthier-looking new growth.