What is dead hair?

Dead hair refers to hair that is damaged and no longer receives nutrients from the scalp. It is a common hair problem, primarily caused by chemical treatments, environmental factors, and lifestyle habits. Dead hair lacks moisture and elasticity and can appear dry, brittle, dull, and prone to breakage.

Reasons why hair can become "dead":

Chemical Damage: Overuse of harsh chemicals, including bleach, hair dye, and chemical straightening products, can strip hair of its natural protective layers. This leads to dryness, breakage, and the loss of hair's vitality.

Heat Styling: Excessive use of heat tools, such as blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons, and hot rollers, can cause moisture loss, protein damage, and heat-induced breakage, resulting in dead hair.

Sun Exposure: Prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun without adequate protection can cause hair to become dry, brittle, and damaged, leading to dead hair.

Hair Color: Certain hair colors, particularly light shades like blonde and platinum, require extensive bleaching, increasing the risk of damage and making the hair more prone to becoming dead.

Poor Diet: A lack of essential nutrients in the diet, including vitamins, minerals, and protein, can deprive the hair of essential nourishment, leading to weak, lifeless, and dead hair.

Medical Conditions: Some medical conditions, hormonal changes, and medications can affect hair health and cause dead hair as a side effect.

Poor Hair Care Routine: Neglecting proper hair care habits, such as inadequate hydration, lack of conditioning, infrequent washing, and improper product usage, can contribute to the development of dead hair.

Hair Age: As hair grows, it naturally ages, and the older parts become more susceptible to damage and dryness, leading to dead hair.

Over-processed: Hair that has undergone excessive chemical treatments such as bleaching, dyeing, or perming can become fragile and lifeless.

Split ends: Split ends occur when the protective outer layer of the hair shaft is damaged, leading to breakage and the formation of dead hair.

Improper brushing: Brushing wet or damp hair can cause the hair shaft to become stretched and more vulnerable to breakage, resulting in dead hair.

Dandruff: Severe dandruff can cause excessive dryness, leading to dead hair.