It’s important to note thatthinning hairdoes not equate to balding.
With thinning hair, you lose more strands but don’t necessarily have bald spots or patches.
Thinning simply means that you are losing strands at a faster rate than normal.
Believe it not, losing 50-100 strands a day is considered normal according to theAmerican Academy of Dermatology Association.
If you have thinning hair, you’ll want to be very careful about thetype of brush you use.
Hair stylist Nubia Rezo tellsBustle, “For thinning hair, it is advised to use only gentle brushes.
Boar bristle brushes support oil glands by helping your hair’s natural oils get evenly distributed.
This helps prevent dryness which can lead to hair breakage.
For thicker hair, look for a brush that combines both boar bristles and soft nylon bristles.
The nylon will help gently comb through tangles and soften strands at the same time.
You want to brush only when absolutely necessary (viaWoman’s World).
When you brush excessively, the constant pulling and tugging can lead to hair breakage.
“Over-brushing can mean both brushing too much, and using too much pressure directly on your scalp.
Wet hair is much less strong than dry hair so will break more easily.
