Dove Hair Therapy for hair breakage: what to know

Breakage happens when the hair shaft snaps, leaving shorter uneven pieces, split ends, or little hairs around the sink and clothing. Shedding releases a complete hair from the follicle and can create visible thinning without snapped lengths. Heat, bleach, frequent chemical processing, tight styles, rough detangling, and repeated friction can weaken the shaft. Traction Alopecia can develop when tight hairstyles repeatedly pull at follicles, while Scalp Ringworm may cause scaling, broken hairs, and patchy loss.

Use conditioner on the lengths, detangle from the ends upward with gentle tension, and limit high heat. Avoid brushing wet hair aggressively, tight elastics, and hairstyles that cause scalp tenderness. Space chemical services and follow product directions. A conditioning treatment can improve feel and manageability, but it cannot repair a completely split shaft; trimming damaged ends may prevent snagging while new hair grows.

Arrange a scalp assessment if breakage is accompanied by bald patches, scalp scale, itching, pain, tenderness, pus, or loss of eyebrows. Seek prompt care for a rapidly expanding patch, marked inflammation, or illness with scalp changes. A clinician can inspect the scalp and determine whether the issue is shaft damage, traction, infection, or another form of hair loss.

Does this look like shaft breakage or hair loss from the follicle? Could my hairstyle or chemical routine be contributing? Do the scalp changes suggest infection or traction? Which products and styling changes should I make first?