Help, hair breaking in back

[Dak]

When I took progress pictures for my hair length I was appalled to see that along the back I have breakage right in the middle of the back. This has never happened to me before, and I'm not sure what has caused it. My ends, that I can see from the front, are fine, but the back is very uneven now. To even it out, I'm going to have to cut off at least 4 inches.

I have a strange hairline along my neck, it goes up in a bit of a "V." I wonder it that could be part of the problem? Any suggestions? Anyone else with this problem?

 

[TexturedTresses]

so you protective style?

 

[Esq.2B]

Are you relaxed or natural?

 

[Dak]

At night I always put my hair up. During the day I may wear it in a pony tail or down, I usually will only wear it down for part of the day, otherwise I have to deal with detangling at the end of the day.

My hair is natural, I flat iron every 2 or 3 weeks, wearing it natural between.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

At night I always put my hair up. During the day I may wear it in a pony tail or down, I usually will only wear it down for part of the day, otherwise I have to deal with detangling at the end of the day.

My hair is natural, I flat iron every 2 or 3 weeks, wearing it natural between.

If you're flat ironing please tell me you're using a protective spray.

 

[Dak]

I use Sabino's Moisture Block. I've always used something to protect from the heat.

Every 2 weeks I deep conditon with Aveda's Damage Remedy line. What's weird is that my ends, that I can see from the front, look great. It was only we I saw that back that I could see that it had broken off.

 

[Esq.2B]

Maybe you could try to increase your DC's to once per week.

Is the Aveda that you're using Protein or Moisture?

 

[Dak]

I alternate with both of their Damage Remedy conditioners.

I'm beginning to wonder if it's how I detangle. When its hot my neck can sweat. So if I have my hair in a ponytail, that hair along the center is more prone to getting wet and curling up again, which is going to make it frizz so when I detangle, I'm probably breaking it off. Damm!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

It's always something simple isn't it?

 

[hillytmj]

Can you get your hair in a layered style so that you won't have to cut off so many inches? I'm so sorry to hear about your hair.

 

[Dak]

I guess I just have to tell myself it could be worse. I could do layers, but I just like keeping it all one length for now.

Thanks for all your suggestions, Ladies, you guys are great!

 

[soulie]

Your ponytail could be doing you in. Friction from your ponytail rubbing against your clothes can cause breakage; I know I have to be especially careful about that during cooler weather when I'm wearing wool/wool blend sweaters or jackets.