Never brittle hair again - causes and tips

Brittle and dry hair, straw-like ends, and split ends that just won't go away? These are typical signs of hair breakage. For many, this means: it's high time for a trip to the hairdresser.

But if you want to keep your hair length and don't want to go to the hairdresser so often, you will be looking for an alternative. And there is one! Here you will learn how to make your hair healthy and shiny again – and how to keep it that way.

Before you get the next best hair treatment, you should first consider this central question – because depending on the cause of hair breakage, some approaches are more effective than others.

The most common reasons are dryness caused by washing too often, intense heat from styling with a hairdryer and curling iron, as well as excessive use of hair dyes. But irregular trimming of the hair ends and environmental factors such as strong sunlight and wind can also stress your hair.

Depending on which of these categories you recognize yourself and your hair in, you can apply the appropriate tip below. Because if, for example, you always brush your hair roughly, a moisturizing shampoo won't solve your problem; instead, you should start with your care routine.

Do not rub dry

Your hair is freshly washed and you are drying yourself off. So, rubbing it vigorously to make the hair dry quickly? Please don’t do that – because after washing, your hair is especially sensitive and rubbing causes many strands to break. Additionally, you make your hair static and roughen up the cuticle layer. Therefore, gently pat your hair dry with a towel and then wrap it in the towel.

Do not comb when wet

After your hair is towel-dried, you should definitely avoid making this common mistake: combing your hair while it is still wet. Wet hair is actually three times weaker than dry hair and should therefore be detangled gently. Applying a conditioner or a nourishing balm beforehand helps with this.

Tip: The material your hairbrush is made of is also crucial: plastic bristles unnecessarily roughen the hair. Brushes made from natural bristles, such as boar bristles, on the other hand, have a surface structure similar to our own hair and add extra shine.

Regularly trim the tips

A common cause of brittle hair is split ends, which is the splitting of individual hairs starting from the tips. If you don't remove them, your hair will continue to split further towards the roots – similar to a run in a pair of tights. Therefore, it's better to trim a little more often than to have to cut off a lot at once.

Tip Your hair grows very slowly? Try regular scalp massages! This helps stimulate the hair follicles and increases blood circulation in the scalp.

Pay attention to the water quality

What most people don't initially consider when it comes to hair care is the quality of the water. In many households, the water is too hard for hair and scalp, causing them to dry out. This also reduces the effectiveness of products like moisturizing shampoos. As a general rule: the lower the pH value of the water, the better it is for your hair.

With a lime scale filter for the shower head, you can usually counteract this well. If this is not enough, it is best to use professional care products, which we will now show you.

The foundation of every hair washing routine is your shampoo. When considering the ingredients, you should ensure that your care product contains a sufficient amount of the highest quality ingredients.

Additionally, there are countless products on the market that are suitable for hair breakage. It makes sense to rely not only on shampoo but also on one or more additional care products that are focused on intensive nutrient supply. Especially our  Otium Miracle Revive The series offers a selection of shampoo, conditioning balm, hair mask, care serum, and tip fluid, which quickly restores your hair to health. The combination of these different products enhances the care for your hair. Ingredients such as allantoin, pantolactone, and lanolin, as well as valuable oils and vitamins, work optimally together in the products to help your hair regain full strength and smoothness.

Once you have restored your hair to health using these tips and care products, you naturally want to keep it that way. Here are the best tips to protect your hair from breakage in everyday life:

Attention, sun!

Are you wondering how a little sunlight can damage your hair? UV radiation breaks down the cuticle (the outer layer of your hair), causing the natural protective barrier to be lost and making the hair prone to breakage.

Silk pillow for the night

Use a silk pillowcase to avoid friction of the hair against conventional cotton fabrics. The smooth texture of silk also helps prevent knots and tangles from forming overnight.

Loose Hairstyles

Less tension means less stress for your hair – so wear your hair in a loose bun rather than a very tight ponytail. 

By the way: With hair ties that have metal parts, your hair can quickly get caught and break out – therefore, always use pure fabric hair ties without metal clasps. Especially while sleeping, you can protect your hair from breakage this way.

And what exactly should my hair routine look like? In this video, you'll learn how to wash your hair and how to properly use the Otium Miracle Revive products!