How to prevent your hair from breakage

By Bamidele Kolawole
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Taking care of your natural hair has gotten a bit more challenging with the introduction of various hair weaves that threatens   the hairline distancing. But stop worrying about how to prevent hair breakage and keep your hair moisturized, when you can’t go to your stylist.

Here are some essential tips to help you maintain healthy natural hair from the comfort of your own home.

Professional experts encourage that washing your hair every 7 to 10 days In order to keep your scalp healthy is good. But skipping wash day may be tempting, especially if you are wearing a protective style like braids.

Dilute your normal shampoo and transfer it to a bottle with an applicator tip, or try one of several brands that produce shampoos for use while in protective styles,” Look for sulfate free options, which cleanse the scalp without disrupting your style.

Steam your hair after washing it.

It help to revive curls and brings shine and elasticity to the hair by opening up the cuticles which will allow  more moisture.

Seek professional help for guidance on protein treatments. Protein can obviously be helpful, too much protein can be bad because once you have enough, the hair can become too strong and brittle.