How To Stop Breakage on 4C Natural Hair

The best way to stop natural hair from breakage and shedding is to first identify the root cause. The cause could be chemical, mechanical or even heat related. Once this root cause is identified, the steps to stop breakage become easy and clear.

If the cause is mechanical, stop manipulating your hair so much. When it’s due to chemicals, take a step back and look closer and the products you’re using. If it’s heat related, give the blow dryers and flat-irons a break. Keep reading as I go in-depth to help you understand breakage, shedding and the best methods to stop them.

How to Stop Natural Hair from Breakage and Shedding in 10 Steps (Plus 1 BONUS Tip)

1. Stop drying your hair with towels.

When your hair is wet, it’s more susceptible to breakage. When you combine that with the snagging and pulling of a cotton towel on your hair the results can be tragic. A better option is to use a microfiber towel or even t-shirt; if nothing else is available. To get the best results, try using the plop method.

2. Cut down on the amount of heat you expose your hair to.

Too much heat, over time can cause tremendous damage to your hair. Direct heat, such as blow dryers, often cause split ends and that leads to breakage. If you use heat often and you notice some of these symptoms, decrease the frequency of heat to your hair. For example, if you use heat twice a month, decrease the frequency to once a month.

3. Moisturize your hair daily

Dryness is the enemy of natural hair, so be sure to moisturize your hair every day. Now remember, why I say moisture I mean water or using a product that’s water based. Once it’s moisturized you can seal it with oil or creams.