Preventing hair breakage this harmattan season
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With harmattan comes dryness, cracking and problematic skin and hair. However, the most saddening is probably the breakage and shedding of hair. Thankfully, if you know how to get a grip of it, you won’t have to deal with it. Here are some pretty simple measures to prevent hair breakage.
Inner health shows on the outside. Drink as much water as you can to keep your hair hydrated even if you can’t wash it as frequently as you may wish. It will go a long way.
Because of the dry weather, your hair will become brittle and therefore break off more easily. Because of this, retaining moisture is important: once daily, if possible. Using spray bottles and oils such as shea butter as sealant should do it.
Style your hair in ways that it can retain moisture and prevent it from drying out which causes breakage. Box braids, bantu knots and faux locks are all good options. Wearing a turban or head wrap also helps.
Do this twice weekly if possible.
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