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July 16th, 2024.

5 Common Hair Problems Black Women Face (and How to Beat Them!)

At Tresses Lagos, we understand that every head of hair is unique, especially when it comes to the beautiful and diverse textures of Black women’s hair. However, certain hair problems tend to be more common among black women. Here, we explore five prevalent hair issues and provide professional tips on how to overcome them.

1. Hair Breakage:

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Hair breakage is a common concern, especially for those with curly or kinky hair types, which are more prone to dryness and fragility. Breakage occurs mid-shaft, meaning the hair snaps somewhere along the strand rather than at the root. This often results from excessive styling, harsh / drying hair products, infrequent washing or improper handling.

How to Beat Hair Breakage

  1. Hydrate and Moisturise Regularly: Hydrate by washing often to keep water levels up within your hair strands. Use moisturising products like conditioners, leave-in conditioners and serums to keep your hair manageable. Ingredients like aloe vera,honey, hydrolysed proteinl are particularly beneficial.
  2.  Handle Gently: Avoid excessive brushing and combing, especially when your hair is dry. Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to gently detangle, and work your way from tip to root to help with tackling knots.

Hair Breakage Treatments at Tresses Lagos

  1. Maleic Acid Treatment: Our Maleic Acid Treatment is specifically designed to strengthen and rebuild chemically damaged hair strands from within.
  2. Hair Rehab Treatment: This luxurious treatment combines deeply moisturising ingredients with nourishing proteins to revitalize and strengthen your hair from the inside out., This hair therapy effectively addresses dryness and breakage.
  3. Amino Acid Treatment: Working on a molecular level, this treatment seals the cuticles and protects each strand, leading to significant damage repair and frizz reduction.

2. Hair Loss

Bald spot on women's had

Hair loss, or alopecia, involves hair falling out from the roots, often with the white bulb intact. This can be due to genetic factors, hormonal changes, medical conditions, or stress on the hair strands.

How to Beat Hair Loss

  1.  Avoid Tight Hairstyles: Refrain from wearing tight braids, ponytails, or extensions that put excessive tension on your hair and scalp. This tension can lead to traction alopecia, a common form of hair loss.

  2. Eat a Healthy Diet: Ensure your diet is rich in vitamins and minerals that promote hair growth, such as iron, zinc, and protein.

  3. Seek Professional Advice: If you notice excessive hair loss, consult a dermatologist or trichologist to identify underlying causes and appropriate treatments.

Hair Loss Treatments at Tresses Lagos

  1. Niacin Age-Defying Treatment: Specifically designed for women experiencing signs of ageing, stress, and hair loss. This powerhouse formula combines vitamins and DHT (a hormone linked to hair loss)-suppressing herbs to stimulate progressive hair growth at the base of the hair stem. 
  2. Molecular Repair Blend Treatment: This treatment is specifically designed to address the root causes of thinning and damage. Unlike conventional repair masks, this advanced formula penetrates deeply into the hair fiber, targeting and rebuilding its molecular structure at the peptide level. By restoring strength and integrity from within, our treatment offers a profound solution to hair thinning, providing an instant transformation you can see and feel.
  3. Laser Light Therapy: Low-Level Laser Light Therapy (LLLT) is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment designed to combat hair loss. Using low-level lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs), this therapy stimulates hair follicles and promotes hair growth. The absorbed light extends the growth phase of the hair cycle, improves cellular function, modulates hormone levels, and maintains life in the hair follicles.
 

3. Dry Hair

Dry hair lacks hydration and moisture, making it brittle and more susceptible to breakage. Infrequent -washing, using harsh products, not using conditioners and after-care products, exposure to chlorine, or environmental factors like sun exposure often are some of the causes of this issue.

How to Beat Dry Hair

  1. Use Hydrating Products: Choose good quality shampoos and conditioners designed to retain moisture. Look for ingredients like glycerin, aloe vera, and hyaluronic acid.
  2. Incorporate Deep Conditioning: Use deep conditioning treatments at least once a week to replenish moisture.
  3. Reduce Heat Styling: Minimize the use of heat styling tools, and always use a heat protectant when you do.

Dry Hair Treatments at Tresses Lagos

  1. Pure Moisture Treatment: Pure Moisture Treatment is a humectant-rich hair therapy designed to bring moisture and manageability back to your hair. It is infused with honey and olive fruit extract.
  2. Moisture Mend Treatment: Our Moisture Mend Treatment penetrates deep within the hair shaft to hydrate and rejuvenate dry hair. By improving the surface porosity, this treatment results in a softer, more manageable texture. It also it offers protection against the drying effects of thermal appliances, making it an ideal moisture treatment for chemically treated hair.
  3. Intense Hydrating Treatment: This treatment offers ultra-detangling and deep hydration for dry hair. Concentrated with Glycerine and Urea H, this conditioning treatment retains water within your hair strands, providing long-lasting hydration, increased volume, and reduced frizz.

4. Dull Hair

A woman with her parted down the middle and someone else holding both sides of the hair

Dull hair lacks the vibrant shine and luster of healthy hair. This often results from product buildup, lack of proper care, or inadequate nutrition.

How to Beat Dull Hair

  1. Use Clarifying Shampoos: Use a clarifying shampoo at least once a month to remove product buildup that can weigh your hair down and make it look dull.
  2. Apply Nourishing Treatments: Regularly use hair masks and oils that boost shine with ingredients such as argan oil, jojoba oil, and honey.
  3. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle from inside out: Drink plenty of water and maintain a balanced diet to support overall hair health.

Dull Hair Treatments at Tresses Lagos

  1. Chelating Wash: Revive weak, dull hair caused by build-up from hair products, chlorine, sweat, and smoke
  2. Hair Detoxification: This treatment will revitalize dull hair with the cleansing process that removes buildup from minerals and residues found in hair extensions, Lagos water, and environmental pollutants, which can contribute to lackluster locks.

3. Split Ends

Split ends occur when the ends of your hair become dry, brittle, and frayed. This often happens due to excessive heat styling, harsh chemical treatments, or mechanical damage from brushing and styling.

How to Beat Split Ends

  1. Trim Regularly: Visit your stylist regularly to trim split ends and prevent further damage.
  2. Avoid Over-Processing: Limit the use of chemical treatments like relaxers and dyes, and always follow up with intensive conditioning treatments. Always visit a professional to apply such treatments. Never do them yourself at home
  3. Protect Your Hair While Sleeping or Wearing Wigs: Use a satin bonnet or scarf when sleeping, and ensure your hair is properly covered under wigs. Friction between your hair and pillowcase or wig can cause abrasion, which can damage the hair cuticle and lead to breakage and split ends. Satin materials reduce friction, helping to maintain your hair’s integrity and health.

Split Ends Treatments at Tresses Lagos

  1. Maleic Acid Treatment: Our Maleic Acid Treatment is specifically designed to strengthen and rebuild compromised hair strands from within.
  2. Amino Acid Treatment: Working on a molecular level, this treatment seals the cuticles and protects each strand, leading to significant damage repair and frizz reduction.

Conclusion

Maintaining healthy hair involves understanding your hair type’s specific needs and addressing common problems with targeted solutions. We commit to providing expert care and advice to help you achieve your hair goals. Whether dealing with breakage, hair loss, dryness, dullness, or split ends, our professional stylists guide you every step of the way.

Invest in your hair because it’s the crown you never take off. Visit Tresses Lagos for personalized care treatments tailored to your unique hair needs.

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