here we go again...

[janaq2003]

Well ladies, my shedding season has begun. Ive even noticed some broken hairs in my sink and on my clothes which is making me short of breath! I know its not a protein issue though. I did a black tea rinse which seems to have curbed my shedding but still noticing the broken hairs. I just cowashed and am sitting under the dryer for a dc effect to see if this helps. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Ive come too far to see all my hard work go to the dumps.

 

[Nonie]

How long is your hair? How long since you dusted? How often do you dust?

I don't care how much care you take of your hair, in time the oldest parts of it will wither and leave, either by themselves or with your help.

So if you aren't a regular dust-er or one who seals and protects your ends, then you'll just see tiny pieces of hair breaking off, no matter how much protein you use, because once ends are split and frayed, you can only mask the problem for so long before the problem takes over and shows its a$$.

ETA: Even people who seal and protect will eventually have to do a bit of dusting or just deal with skinny ends...that may break off or just look cling on for dear life looking ugly (Exhibit A). I wonder if she is waiting for the other strands to catch up with her lead hair?

 

[janaq2003]

I dusted abt 2 wks ago and Im APL. Every year around this time my hair starts to act feral.

 

[lana]

When my hair used to "change" and not act right around fall it was typically because of the change in weather. My hair likes humidity and warm weather. When it got cold and dry outside, my hair suffered.

I would suggest deep moisturizing treatments, steaming and if you don't have a steamer, wear multiple shower caps and put on a heat cap. Make sure you are using a true moisturizing conditioner (not just one that says it moisturizes, check your ingredients).

Lastly I would suggest purchasing a humidifier for the home, furnace or whichever room you sleep in. (reminder to self)

In the winter I actually wash my hair more often so that it can get the benefit of more moisture. I hope this helps.

 

[JeterCrazed]

ETA: Even people who seal and protect will eventually have to do a bit of dusting or just deal with skinny ends...that may break off or just look cling on for dear life looking ugly (Exhibit A). I wonder if she is waiting for the other strands to catch up with her lead hair?

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[Poohbear]

Shedded hairs is different than broken hairs.