Hair thinning is a real deal, and it’s time we stop taking this issue lightly. While hair thinning is a common hair woe, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do anything to fix this issue. If not treated on time, hair thinning can make your hairline appear wider, and that can be really embarrassing, especially if you are in your 20s and 30s. Ignoring important things has never done anyone any good, one way or another, it somehow always results in some kind of loss, and today it’s your hair that is in question. It doesn’t hurt to give your hair extra care and attention, it rightfully deserves all the pampering, however, out of laziness or lack of knowledge, many women end up making certain mistakes with their hair, and these mistakes are known to be the major causes of hair thinning.
The mistakes in question are those things that you do on a daily basis, and if you are curious to know what those hair care habits might be, take a look at the article below.
Treating your hair roughly
Your hair doesn’t deserve to be treated roughly; the right way to deal with your hair is to be very gentle with it. Right from combing and styling to washing and using hair care products, no matter what you do, you should always treat your hair gently. Being harsh with your hair can invite a lot of other problems, including hair thinning. When it comes to combing your hair, you should always use a wide-toothed to detangle your hair, especially when it’s wet. You can detangle your hair in the shower after you have conditioned it.
Overbleaching
While bleached hair does look chic and pretty forward, getting your hair bleached too many times can prove to be extremely damaging for your precious locks. You should try to keep a good gap between your hair color treatments, getting your hair bleached frequently will damage your hair cuticles, and this in turn, will make your hair thinner and more susceptible to hair breakage.
Frequent use of heat-styling tools
There’s nothing wrong with styling your hair, however, the problem arises when you start styling your hair almost every day. We agree that heat-styling tools come in super handy in our daily lives, the regular use of these tools can cause so much damage to the tresses, and that’s not something we are aiming for. It’s ok to use heat-styling tools as long as you are using them occasionally, but if you have become habitual of using a heat-styling tool every day, you need to back up. Exposing your hair to too much heat damages the cuticle on the outer layer of your hair, leaving the hair shaft weak, which further results in hair thinning. Therefore, you should limit using heat-styling products to keep your hair free from damage.
Using hot water in the shower
Nobody can ever say no to a nice hot shower, it can be comforting and relaxing. However, using hot water in the shower not only damages your skin but hair as well. Hot water is known to rob your hair of its natural oils and moisture, leaving your mane dry and brittle. Additionally, hot showers lead to the opening of pores on your scalp, which in turn, stimulates excess oil production, and this will leave you with no choice but to wash your hair to get rid of excess oil, and things continue to repeat itself. The only way to put an end to this is by using cold or lukewarm water to take showers, and this will automatically reduce the chances of hair thinning.
Wearing your hair in a tight bun or ponytail every day
As much as we love these super chic and stylish hairstyles, wearing your in a tight ponytail or bun every day can put your roots in danger. Wearing your hair in tight hairstyles puts pressure on your hair follicles, leaving them all weak, and this further results in hair fall and hair thinning. Therefore, it’s best to stick to loose hairstyles like a braid, low bun, etc.
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