Hair Breakage: Why It Happens & How Kérastase Première Can Help
If your hair feels dry, brittle, rough or seems to be snapping every time you brush it, you may be experiencing hair breakage.
Breakage is particularly common in hair that has been coloured, lightened, chemically treated or frequently exposed to heat. Unlike hair shedding, where the entire hair falls from the scalp, breakage happens when the hair fibre becomes weakened and snaps along its length.
The good news? With the right professional care and home routine, you can help restore the look and feel of damaged hair and reduce ongoing breakage.
What Causes Hair Breakage?
Our hair goes through a lot. Colouring, bleaching, heat styling, brushing, environmental exposure and everyday washing can all contribute to damage over time.
Bleached and chemically treated hair can become more porous and fragile, making it more vulnerable to breakage. Excessive heat and rough handling can also weaken the hair fibre.
Another factor that isn't always considered is the water we wash our hair with.
The Calcium Connection
This is where Kérastase Première takes a different approach.
Kérastase research has found that damaged, porous hair can absorb more calcium from water than healthy hair. Over time, this calcium build-up can contribute to hair feeling stiff, dull and weakened.
This can create a cycle:
Damage → increased porosity → calcium absorption → stiffness and weakness → more breakage.
The Première collection is designed to help break this cycle by combining decalcifying and repairing care.
Why We Love Kérastase Première for Damaged Hair
The Première collection has been specifically created for damaged hair, focusing on helping restore the hair fibre and improve its strength and overall condition.
Its key ingredients include citric acid and glycine, which work together within the Première range to help address calcium build-up while supporting the hair fibre.
The collection includes a range of products that can be incorporated into your routine depending on your hair's condition and needs, including cleansing, conditioning, masking and leave-in treatments.
It's More Than Just Making Hair Feel Soft
When hair is damaged, simply adding moisture isn't always enough.
A good repair routine should help address the condition of the hair fibre while also protecting the hair from further damage.
Kérastase Première combines decalcifying care, repairing and strengthening benefits to help damaged hair feel softer, smoother, more supple and stronger.
For clients who regularly colour or lighten their hair, Première can be an excellent addition to a professional haircare routine designed to maintain the condition and integrity of the hair between salon appointments.
The Importance of Professional Advice
Not all breakage is caused by the same thing, which is why a professional hair assessment is so important.
Your stylist can assess the condition, texture, porosity and history of your hair before recommending the most suitable treatment and home-care routine.
For particularly damaged hair, your stylist may recommend incorporating a professional Première treatment into your salon service, followed by a tailored home-care routine.
How Can You Help Prevent Further Breakage?
Alongside using the right products, there are a few simple habits that can make a big difference:
Reduce excessive heat styling and always use heat protection.
Be gentle when brushing, especially when your hair is wet.
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