ITA, if I compare my level of breakage now to pre LHCF its amazing. When I used to blowfry my hair, I'd have tiny pieces all over the sink, floor and my shoulders when I'd comb it.I think a small or moderate degree of breakage is normal, especially if you comb your hair.
No matter how healthy hair is, it can only withstand so much stress from daily wear and tear. Some strands just eventually give. But that doesn't mean you should fret over it.
Compare your current level of breakage with past levels of breakage. Also, take note of the overall health of your hair.
Is your hair thicker? Is it retaining length? Does it feel moisturized?
If you answered yes to all of these questions but still get some breakage here and there, then I wouldn't be too worried. What you're experiencing is probably normal.
ITA, if I compare my level of breakage now to pre LHCF its amazing. When I used to blowfry my hair, I'd have tiny pieces all over the sink, floor and my shoulders when I'd comb it.
ITA, if I compare my level of breakage now to pre LHCF its amazing. When I used to blowfry my hair, I'd have tiny pieces all over the sink, floor and my shoulders when I'd comb it.
I agree with both of your posts Cleve, I felt like I could have written this myself.I get 'normal' breakage after washing my hair, I need to be more gentle . But I'm stretching right now and discovered that I have slight breakage on my hairline...maybe I'm not meant to stretch past 12 weeks.
Rarely and I know exactly what to do when I see it so it doesn't last more than 24 hours.
I was a chronic shedder this summer, I mean globs would come out during my comb out in the shower...I was scared, I thought I was going to go bald!! But once the cooler weather hit, it went back to normal...so, maybe its just seasonal shedding your experiencing?I agree with both of your posts Cleve, I felt like I could have written this myself.
The only thing I have to add, is that I feel like I get more shedding than breakage. My hair is not losing thickness, but it is a little frustrating erplexed
I was a chronic shedder this summer, I mean globs would come out during my comb out in the shower...I was scared, I thought I was going to go bald!! But once the cooler weather hit, it went back to normal...so, maybe its just seasonal shedding your experiencing?
I don't know The last two winters I had kinky twists so I didn't really get a chance to compare it to the summertime.
The shedding has tremendously decreased since Ayurveda, but sometimes I actually feel a strand or two coming out of my scalp....is that normal Also, one thing I was a little scared about was that I seemed to be shedding more than normal. But since my hair is growing, the hairs are longer, so it seems like its more shedding than it really is.
That seems like alot to me Growinstrong. I'll get like 2-3 broken strands on wash day, but maybe its like shedding...since you only manipulate once a week, you'll see what you'd normally get all week?yes, I get breakage. I comb once a week (on wash days) and on those days I can see anywhere from 10-20 broken strands after detangling before shampoo and after DC. Is this normal?
That seems like alot to me Growinstrong. I'll get like 2-3 broken strands on wash day, but maybe its like shedding...since you only manipulate once a week, you'll see what you'd normally get all week?