Hair Change - Breaking and Brittle

I am a 25 year old female.  I have always had silky long straight hair but for the past year it has turned very dry, brittle and is starting to curl at the ends and underneath.  It won't grow past my shoulders because it just gets thin and breaks off.  I've tried every kind of shampoo and conditioner and even tried taking vitamins such as silica for the past 8 months.  I've been tested for thyroid but that came back negative.  I also don't blow dry or use a straigtener and I've been doing weekly conditioning treatments.  I take really good care of it but to no avail.  I'm just wondering if there are any other reasons that my hair could be doing this?

Thank you,

[Brooke_Kevin]

Hello I have one question for you are you taking any meds if so what are they???

-Brooke your friendly neighborhood Cosmetologist lol

[ElizabethJoy84]

Hi Brooke,

No, I'm taking taking any meds.  I get my hair dyed blonde at the hair salon but my stylest said that she doesn't think it's cuz of that and I take really really good care of my hair...

Thanks!

Elizabeth

[Brooke_Kevin]

Does she pull the blonde through all the way each time??

[ElizabethJoy84]

Yes, I'm starting to think that maybe it is my hairdresser.  Is that really bad to pull it through?  I do have blonde hair and now that I think of it it started happening since I've gone to her.  I think it might be her now!

Thanks!

[Brooke_Kevin]

YES THAT IS SOOOO BAD FOR YOUR HAIR!!! Thats why it feels the way it does =( I am so sorry to tell you this but you need to find a new hairdresser ASAP. What you should do and I know you dont want to hear this .... but you should color the whole thing your natural color and give it a BREAK she did alot of damage and a this point its better to preserve your hair and let it heal rather then it totally breaking off... you need to get a trim (1/2 inch) every 6-8 weeks, do a DEEP conditioning treatment once a week, and just give it time stay away from heat as much as you can and products that have alcohol. Also you need to invest in a really good shampoo/ conditioner combo I personally love redken allsoft it did wonders for my hair when someone I trusted messed my hair up. Most importantly stay away from the lady that fried it!!

[ElizabethJoy84]

Hi Brooke,

Thanks so much for letting me know!  I thought she was great because she is in an expensive salon so I didn't even clue in!  I also thought she was good cuz she only takes like an hour to do the whole thing when  my previous one took 2-3 but I guess she just rushes thing.  Thanks again for all the tips.  I feel so silly I didn't clue in before!  Really appreciate it :)

Elizabeth

[Brooke_Kevin]

NP Anytime = ) Dont feel silly you didnt know and you are suppose to trust she knows what shes doing!! PS If they are rushing RUN !! That means they see you as money and arent doing it to create a piece of art , you HAVE to have passion to do hair to be good at it ! = ) Good Luck If you were in Tampa I would tell you to come see me, but just remember when you find someone good stick with them.

[ElizabethJoy84]

I'm glad I learned this lesson before it was too late.  At least I still have some hair left, lol.  You're right, she did always seem all about the money.  I'll have to ask around now to find a good hairdresser that I can trust.  Thanks again!!

[Brooke_Kevin]

No Problem  anytime!!! I wish you luck on your Hairdresser finding adventure let me know how it goes. Also if you ever need any questions answered in here! = )

[ElizabethJoy84]

Thanks so much, I'll let you know how it goes :)