Ask The Experts: Best Ways To Minimize Hair Breakage

August is national hair loss month and celebrate we chatted with Dr. Hair, otherwise known as Reginald Mitchell who is a celebrity hairstylist for ORS' (previously Organic Root Stimulator) Nature’s Secret Tour, to give us a few tips on minimizing breakage.

His number one tip: “Hair breakage is usually caused by negligence and abuse,” he says. “Sometimes choosing the incorrect chemical or using chemicals on unhealthy hair can be a culprit as well. Just like a new born baby, the hair needs a little TLC and regimen of cleansing and conditioning.”

We couldn’t agree more. Read on to learn how you can keep your hair from breaking and be sure to join ORS for their mobile bus tour around the country offering free makeovers, hair consultations and product giveaways.

Deena Campbell Aug, 12, 2014

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Be Gentle

Wear styles that can be wrapped. Also, usually a haircut and a style that is easily maintained is best for the hair. If natural, gently do the 2-strand twist and wear for 1-2 weeks and take down and shampoo and condition.

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Medication and Dieting

There are a number of reasons for hair loss or thinning that most people are not aware of such as medication and diet. Of course exercise and diet is a must for healthy hair. With the foods we eat or supplements we take we need Vitamins A, B, C, D & E to strengthen the hair. We also must not forget heredity plays a part in hair loss in some persons; it’s in the blood.

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Give It a Rest

Surprisingly, braiding the hair does give the hair rest. Don’t wear styles that require using flat or curling irons daily. Don’t wear a weave that has to be braided too tight and worn for long periods of time. The scalp needs to breathe and the hair needs a rest.