Stopping hair snapping off from extreme damage?!

Hey, I’ve found products with macadamia oil in them have worked best. In particular I use anything made by Macadamia Natural Oil!

Wow, did not realize what a long ass essay that would be!

I found this old article on my laptop from when I was a teenager looking to grow out my hair.

Caring for my hair
Hair brushing
Brushing massages the scalp, helping to remove loose scales, and distributes sebum evenly through the hair, helping it to shine. However, over-brushing can make your hair greasy and may damage the hair and scalp. When brushing use a firm, regular stroke, pull the brush through the hair close to the scalp in a smooth motion and repeat until the scalp feels warm and tingly. Do not brush hair when wet as it can break. Combing may help to untangle knots gently. Ensure that your brush and comb have smooth rounded bristles. Don’t use metal combs and brushes, which can damage the hair cuticle.
Hair drying
Hair is most fragile when wet so take extra care when drying. Squeeze excess water out gently and then pat dry with a towel as rubbing will weaken and tangle hair, causing it to break easily. If you use a hairdryer you must be careful not to overdo it. Try not to hold the appliance too close when drying hair and use a defuser for lower temperature. Excessive heat can cause your hair to lose its natural moisture, resulting in dullness, brittleness and breakage during brushing.
Hair washing
Never ‘scrub’ whilst washing. Use light, even movements. Gently massage the scalp with a circular action using the pads of your fingers, not your nails. Work shampoo into wet hair starting from the scalp where grease accumulates and work your way to the ends. Do not leave shampoo in your hair for any period of time. Rinse out thoroughly.
You can shampoo your hair as often as you like! As long as you are using the right shampoo, washing won’t make oily hair any oilier or dry hair any drier. And, unless your hair is particularly dirty or oily, you don’t need to ‘rinse and repeat’. The detergent action works in one lathering and water will rinse off the shampoo along with the dirt and oil.
To avoid too many tangles after washing, brush your hair before you wash it. When you add your shampoo, lather by massaging in a downwards motion. Rinse and condition in a similar manner. While you may still have a few tangles they should be greatly reduced.
Hair conditioning
The use of a conditioner after shampooing will keep hair looking shiny and healthy and will help protect it from damage. Conditioners have benefits for both wet and dry hair. On wet hair it gives a smooth, slippery feel, preventing the hair becoming tangled and difficult to comb. The benefits continue even after hair has been dried, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. Hair is easy to comb and static flyaway is controlled.
For optimum results, conditioners should be chosen to complement your shampoo. For example, if you choose a shampoo for dry hair you would choose a conditioner for dry hair as well. To apply, squeeze the conditioner into the palm of your hand. Dip your fingers in it and start applying from the roots. Gently comb your fingers through your hair, coating it from root to tip. Concentrate on the most damaged areas, usually the ends. Leave on for 2-3 minutes for optimum results and rinse thoroughly.
A shampoo and conditioner combination is formulated to work together. The cleansing properties of the shampoo are balanced with the moisturising properties of the conditioner. The fragrances of the shampoo and conditioner will also be compatible. Therefore it is recommended that the ‘matching’ shampoo and conditioner be used.

Determining your hair type
To properly care for your hair it is important to understand your hair type.
Normal hair appears strong and healthy and has good body. It stays looking freshly washed for longer.
Dry hair is prone to damage and loses shape and bounce. This type of hair lacks lustre.
Oily hair actually feels oily and becomes lank and limp soon after shampooing.
Combination hair feels oily at the scalp with dry and brittle ends.
Hair becomes oily when your scalp produces sebum and it travels down the hair shaft. Often the hair farthest away from your scalp can be dry or damaged. So, it is a good idea to use a conditioner on the ends of your hair even if it is naturally oily.
What is the best shampoo for my hair?
To care for your hair it is important to use a shampoo and conditioner suited to your hair type. Extra body variants coat each hair shaft thereby increasing the diameter of the individual hairs. Dry variants contain lubricants that coat the hair shaft, protecting it from brushing and combing damage. Dry shampoo variants are designed to increase hair’s moisture level by penetrating to the cortex and attracting water to the hair. Oily shampoo variants contain different (better foaming) surfactants and few, if any conditioning additives. Coloured hair can be protected from sun damage and colour fading by using shampoos that contain UV filters. Two in one shampoos offer the convenience of a shampoo and a conditioner in one formulation. Apart from cleaning your hair and scalp, the benefits of a two in one shampoo include detangling, softness, smoothness, manageability and shine. These formulations are most useful to people who do not require a high level of conditioning, for example, people with short hair. A 2 in 1 shampoo is often used after sport or gym due to its convenience.
Common hair problems
Hair damage can be caused by three main factors:
• Mechanical damage, for example by harsh brushing, combing or rubbing the hair too harshly with a towel.
• Environmental damage,usually caused by damage from UV radiation which causes structural damage to the hair fibre and changes to the hair pigment.
• Chemical damage, caused by chemical treatments such as perming, bleaching and tinting which change the chemical structure of the hair fibre and can make the hair more susceptible to damage.
Split ends can be minimised with proper care. Split ends are a sign of dryness and hair damage and best way to manage them is to prevent further damage. Make sure that you use a good quality shampoo and conditioner to suit your hair needs; do not brush your hair extensively, especially when it is wet; avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and wind; and trim hair regularly.
Dandruff is scaling of the scalp. On a normal scalp the upper layer of the epidermis is lost gradually as a fine powder which is virtually invisible. When the scalp is irritated, large sheets of cells are lost, these are dandruff flakes. The cause of dandruff is not clearly defined, but is thought to be related to the presence of microflora on the scalp. The best way to control dandruff is to use a ‘medicated’ product such as SunSilk Scalp Care Dandruff Control, which uses the ingredient Pyrithione Zinc. Pyrithione Zinc is a clinically proven antidandruff ingredient which prevents the breakdown of sebum into substances, which can irritate the scalp and cause increased scaling. SUNSILK Scalp Care shampoo controls dandruff and helps prevent new dandruff forming, while still cleaning and conditioning in one easy step.
It is normal for about for 50 to 100 strands of hair a day to fall from your scalp. This is part of the normal hair shedding and renewal process. However, any sudden hair loss or concern about the amount of hair shedding should be investigated with your doctor.

Recently had very processed, bleached hair but have now gone back to my natural colour and don’t intend on colouring or anything like that anymore.

But while I’ve restored some structure and moisture to my hair, there’s constantly bits snapping off every time I wash my hair, even putting treatments or serums in when it’s dry, I have bits of hair broken off in my hands.

So, best products or tips for helping heal my hair a bit more? I’m using everything I can think of but it’s still snapping!

Ive been a hairdresser for 11 years and the best thing you can do is get a hair cut. Little tiny trims (1/2 a cm every 6 weeks) will make a huge difference.
Also try the redken extreme treatment its amazing. Only use this Once a week as to not over load your hair with protein Which can also cause the hair to snap more.
Keep up the moisture treatments and you should notice a massive difference in 2-3 months

In my previous post above I omitted to say that my hairdresser did snip the damaged bits off during the whole time I was using the hair repair system. Sorry!

Recently had very processed, bleached hair but have now gone back to my natural colour and don’t intend on colouring or anything like that anymore.

But while I’ve restored some structure and moisture to my hair, there’s constantly bits snapping off every time I wash my hair, even putting treatments or serums in when it’s dry, I have bits of hair broken off in my hands.

So, best products or tips for helping heal my hair a bit more? I’m using everything I can think of but it’s still snapping!

Ive been a hairdresser for 11 years and the best thing you can do is get a hair cut. Little tiny trims (1/2 a cm every 6 weeks) will make a huge difference.
Also try the redken extreme treatment its amazing. Only use this Once a week as to not over load your hair with protein Which can also cause the hair to snap more.
Keep up the moisture treatments and you should notice a massive difference in 2-3 months

Years ago I had my hair permed on a Saturday and I hated it. I went to another hairdresser the following day to get it reversed out, but she would only do it on the condition that I swore I would faithfully use some DeLorenzo products every time I washed my hair. As expected, after she reversed the perm my hair was very damaged. I started using the DeLorenzo products and after a few weeks, I saw an enormous improvement in my hair. It didn’t happen straight away, but if you use the products regularly they should help. The products are part of their Essential Treatments range – Equilibrium hair mask (I left this in overnight once a week, then washed it out), Oil Balance spray (spray this through hair pre shampoo, whenever I didn’t use the mask), and the Protein Complex spray after I had washed my hair.

Price Attack and Hairhouse Warehouse both stock the DeLorenzo range.

It’s a bit of pain to go through it regularly, but within a few weeks you should see an improvement.

Hope this helps.

Recently had very processed, bleached hair but have now gone back to my natural colour and don’t intend on colouring or anything like that anymore.
But while I’ve restored some structure and moisture to my hair, there’s constantly bits snapping off every time I wash my hair, even putting treatments or serums in when it’s dry, I have bits of hair broken off in my hands.
So, best products or tips for helping heal my hair a bit more? I’m using everything I can think of but it’s still snapping!

Mine was damaged after long sessions having radiotherapy. My hairdresser recommended I look for a hair repair system and she pointed me to Pro Naturals. It has done the trick and I am not changing. Now I only use the system for one week in every six. I buy this off the internet in the UK but I am sure you can get it in Australia as well. Hope this helps.

Have you heard of hair chalks? Have a look at hairchalks.co.uk. You can colour your hair without dying it and you can just wash it out when you next shampoo. No damage and so easy. I twist a few strands and rub the selected colour, such good fun even my daughter has joined in.