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Baby Hairs or Breakage | Here's How to Tell Which You Have
Just like belt bags and matching sweatsuits (hello, #quarantinestyle), baby hairs have been making a comeback. Many are tapping into styling their baby hairs and experimenting with new styles. Just check out the trending Instagram stories for both smooth, styled versions (aka laying down your edges ) or more free, unruly styles. But if you're new to the baby hair world, how do you know if that's truly what those short hairs are?
Baby hairs and breakage are unfortunately mistaken for one another quite often. It's easy to confuse these shorter hairs when they can tend to look similar.
So, before you grab the gel and start styling those babies, we'll help you decipher what's what and make the best plan to tame and treat your tresses the right way. You'll be styling in no time.
First things first: what exactly are baby hairs?
Baby hairs are extremely short hairs. Specifically, they are found around the hairline and can be on the front, sides, or nape of the neck. They are called 'vellus' hair, which is Latin for wool. Just like wool needs more delicate care, so do baby hairs.
They are finer in texture than regular (terminal) hairs, tend to be lighter in color, and are often described as wispy. These hairs can be delicate, fine, soft, and light. It's easier to spot baby hairs now that we know they can only be found around the hairline.
How do you style baby hairs?
There are a few different ways to style your baby hairs. "One way is to lay them flat with a toothbrush and stiff wax, gel, mousse, or hairspray. You can either let the product set naturally which can take time, or accelerate the setting process by using a diffuser on your hairdryer or place a light scarf over them, keeping them in place," says Eloise Cheung, a hairstylist in New York City. Styling your baby hairs can be stylish even in the process, especially if you choose to keep them in place with a scarf.
You can also just let them be free, but "they might need to be tamed with a small round bristle brush and a blow-dryer if they are unruly, and you want to control their direction a little more," says Cheung. She suggests using a little volumizing spray to help control them while drying your hair. Using a light-hold hair spray can keep your baby hairs just the way you like them.
If you want to let your baby hairs shine through, you can either lay them flat or let them lay however they please. There's the freedom to choose. Once you learn more about your baby hairs, you'll want to experiment with all the different styles.
Should I do anything special to treat baby hairs?
Stylists recommend being extra gentle with baby hairs, as they can be easily damaged, and helping to strengthen them with protein-based products. If your baby hairs seem dry, Cheung suggests applying a tiny drop of face moisturizer or oil.
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Since baby hairs are special and more sensitive, they need extra care. Our premium oil works to protect strands and smooth away frizz. Conditioning baby hairs can help to keep them in their best shape.
But how do I know if those little hairs are baby hairs or breakage?
Location, location, location! As mentioned above, baby hairs grow around the hairline, whereas damage can show up all over, from roots to the hair shaft to the ends. It's easier to spot baby hairs since you can simply look at your hairline, while breakage can be found anywhere on your hair.
Unfortunately, if your hair is dealing with breakage, it can be found from root to end.
And while baby hairs tend to be a similar length and are typically soft to the touch, hair that is "broken" may be uneven in length, usually has split or fractured ends, and can feel dry or rough to the touch. Breakage can also make the hair's texture appear coarse and frizzy. Try to look out for these spots in your hair so that you can address them sooner rather than later.
What causes my hair to "break"?
While it would be nice to pinpoint one cause, there can be many contributing factors. These include "excessive heat styling, chemical straightening, over-drying, being rough with your hair when brushing and combing, day-to-day friction like not freeing your hair from under the strap of a heavy bag on your shoulder, and hair clips or elastics that pull on hair," says Cheung.
Constant tight hairstyles, like buns, braids, and ponytails, can contribute to breakage, along with chemical damage caused by bleach. If you are suffering from extreme damage, check your scalp, as harsh chemical services can cause scalp damage and irritation, which can impact the health of your hair. If you notice that your hairs have damage, try to take a step back from heat styling such as curling, blow-drying, or straightening.
How should I treat my hair if it's broken or damaged?
The treatment depends on the exact condition of the hair. If you can, try to ascertain the cause of damage and if it is physical (i.e. too much heat styling, tight hairstyles, etc.) you can make that change easily. But figuring out the deeper cause of hair damage is easier said than done.
"If your hair is frizzy and dry but doesn't seem broken, hair masks and treatments can help restore moisture and elasticity to the hair," says Cheung. If the hair has breakage and obvious split ends, Cheung suggests cutting the damaged part off, to prevent it from spreading and causing sections of hair to break off completely. And if the damage is specifically around your hairline, reduce direct heat styling.
Let the hair rest and repair by air-drying naturally and using conditioning treatments and protective styles . You can also use your hairdryer from farther away so that the heat is not as close to your hair, which can give your hair a much-needed pause from excessive heat.
Let your hair down! It can be so simple to put your hair up or to style your hair. The more you let your hair rest, the easier it will be for it to be in top shape.
Preventing future breakage
There's good news: you can prevent future breakage. Taking care of your hair now can prevent breakage later on. Use protective products like hair creams , heat-protective styling products , serums, and hair oils . Some are meant to be used before heat-styling, while others are designed for dry hair to lock in your style and protect from external environmental factors. Adding these to your routine will help keep your hair in a healthier state and minimize damage.
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In addition to limiting damage to your hair by letting it air dry , you can reduce the use of heat styling, and try to decrease the amount of bleaching. Or, you can let your hair rest altogether.
Another way to protect your hair is using a satin or silk pillowcase . Cotton pillowcases can cause much more friction on your hair, which could result in more damage. Satin or silk is much more gentle on your hair while you rest.
Having a quality hairbrush is another way to take care of your hair and limit breakage. Brushing your hair the right way can help stimulate your scalp, detangle your ends, and distribute oil. But, try not to overbrush your hair, as this could lead to more breakage.
If you are wondering what type of breakage or split ends you have, you can find more information on our blog . Learning about the different types of breakage can help you find a solution.
Overall, giving your hair a rest is the safest choice. But, knowing that you'll still want to style or change your hair to fit your specific look, we're here to provide better products to fit whatever your hair routine might be. We want you to live your best hair life.
Time to style
If you're thinking about joining in with the baby hair trends, now you know how to determine which hairs are baby hairs and which are breakage.Once you spend more time getting to know your hair, you can decide how to best style it. Finding a style that you prefer can depend on the health and strength of your hair.
We'll help you get to know your hair better. Whether you are styling baby hairs or using a deep conditioning treatment to help heal your hair, you've come to the right place.
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Dori Price is a Boston-born, New York City-based freelance writer, editor and beauty, style, and wellness consultant. She started her career in public relations but quickly made the move to editorial where she fell in love with testing products, interviewing experts and writing about all aspects of beauty. Most recently, she was the Beauty & Fashion Director at Family Circle, where she spent 13 years refining the brand's beauty POV. She has also written for Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Woman's Day, elle.com,thespotlyte.com, andhealthcentral.com and more, and served as the talent in numerous Meredith videos and Family Circle Facebook lives.
She is a beauty fanatic (hello, #selfcaresunday), nail art aficionado, fitness addict and healthy(ish) eater—aside from her major weakness for sweets. She is also a new Mom to Benjamin, who lights up her world like nothing else.
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Comments [3]
Thanks for explaining how the condition of the hair is what determines how you treat it. A ton of people might not understand this and assume that their hair will grow naturally. I bet it will but I'd like for my son to have a full head of hair as early as possible.
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Thanks for the tips
There are a lot of factors why our hair losses. This article is giving us the idea why our hair losses time to time.