What if, without knowing it, I had bubblegum hair?

Coincidentally, the hair as well as the scalp they are subject to all kinds of attacks on a daily basis. Limescale from water, discolouration, excessively hot temperatures when washing, drying, build-up of hair products or even the use of straighteners/curlers… All of these elements have the unfortunate tendency to make life difficult for your hair fiber. who asked for nothing.

Result? Keratin slowly begins to deteriorate. And there’s the drama, you pull your hair lightly and these become elastic like chewing gum. A signal that should absolutely not be ignored as it indicates that the hair fiber has been attacked and is asking for help.

What are the signs of a bubblegum hair?

Aside from the visibly bouncy appearance of hair, how do you know it’s damaged? To start, they look dehydrated, and thisdespite the different care you give them.

They are also porous which means their scales have opened and you can feel them just by running your thumb and forefinger over one of your strands.

If you have trouble untangling them when wetthat break, get tangled even more, it is also a sign that they tend to assume an elastic consistency far from the original one.

Finally, if they tend to be often swollen and frothy when they are dry, a bit like when it is humid outside, it is a sign that it is time to act to allow them to shelter.

How to fight bubble gum hairs?

There are several ways to combat the bubble gum hair phenomenon.

• Take oil baths

Coconut, argan, sweet almond, jojoba, castor oil or even olive… All these oils have the power protect the hair fiber from external aggressions. But they can too hydrate and nourish the fiber everything inside pamper the scalp which is often attacked.

• Add pure keratin to your treatment

If your hair becomes soft and supple, it’s because you lack keratin. It must be said that this protein is very sensitive to heat (from water, hair dryer or styling tools), but also sulphates present in shampoos to make them lather. Fortunately, there are small vials of keratin, sold in specialized shops, that you simply need to add to your mask or conditioner to repair your hair in depth.

• Cut them

Unfortunately, when the hair becomes too elastic and brittle and the treatments seem to no longer have an effect, sometimes there is nothing left to do but cut them. That little cut doesn’t have to be drastic, just a few centimeters are enough to eliminate very split and damaged tips. In order not to be mistaken, don’t hesitate to go to your favorite hairdresser and ask him for his opinion. With his expert eye, he’ll know right away if it’s time to cut or if deep treatments are going to get the better of your chewy lengths.

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