What Is the Biggest Cause of Hair Breakage?

Meet Zuri - one of our longtime Sunflowers. 

Zuri adored her hair… the way her coils framed her smile, the way her braids made her feel unstoppable. She cared for her hair, or so she thought.

But every time she styled or simply ran her fingers through her curls… snap.
Little pieces of hair everywhere - on her clothes, in her comb, even on her pillow.

“Why does it feel like my hair is constantly breaking?” she whispered to her mirror.

After searching for answers and learning from experts, she discovered something surprising:

The biggest cause of hair breakage is dryness.
When hair lacks moisture, it becomes brittle and brittle hair breaks.

And more than being a “hair issue,” breakage was messing with her confidence. That’s the thing - hair breakage is rarely just physical. It feels emotional too.

If you’ve ever felt this way…come closer, we are about to drop some tea.

What Exactly Is Hair Breakage?

Hair breakage happens when hair snaps along the strand - not from the root like shedding.
It often shows up as:

• Short uneven strands
  

• Thin, weak ends
  

• Frizzy or rough texture
  

Dryness is the biggest culprit… but it doesn’t work alone. 

Why Is My Hair So Dry (and Breaking)?

Here are the most common reasons dryness sneaks in:

• Harsh shampoos that strip natural oils
  

• Skipping deep conditioning
  

• Overuse of hot tools like straighteners & blow-dryers
  

• Tight braids and styles stressing the edges
  

• Weather: sun exposure, harmattan winds, and dust
  

• Not sealing moisture into the strands
  

• Lack of nourishing ingredients in products
  

Your hair might be crying out for hydration without you realizing it.

How To Stop Hair Breakage

Here’s how Zuri turned her story around and how you can too:

1️⃣ Use a Gentle Cleanser

The harsh shampoos she once used without thinking? Gone.

She switched to Lavender Mint Black Soap Shampoo that is clean without stripping.

This helped to remove build-up while leaving her strands feeling respected, not punished.

Her curls started to thank her.

2️⃣ Strengthen with Protein

When Zuri’s hair is too soft? Hair gets mushy. When it is too dry? It snaps.

Zuri found the balance in protein care.

With Protein Treatment, her curls felt stronger like they could stretch without fear. 

 3️⃣ Feed Your Strands with Moisture

Zuri realized her hair wasn’t stubborn… it was thirsty so she made hydration a habit.

Every night, before bed, she massaged a small amount of our  Hair Butter into her strands - especially the ends.

Over time, breakage reduced and those tiny curls that once snapped so easily? They began to hold on.

4️⃣ Be Kind to Your Hair

Zuri started learning to detangle slowly and make less of protective styles that hurt.

5️⃣ Love Your Inside Too

Water, vitamins, and sleep! She made sure she wasn’t lacking anything that her hair needed.

Should I Be Worried?

Breakage doesn’t mean your hair is damaged beyond repair.

It simply means: your hair is asking for help.

When Zuri switched to Sunny in Denbigh’s Products, she noticed:

• Less breakage ✅
  

• Fuller, stronger edges ✅
  

• Softer, easier-to-detangle curls ✅

The Intensive Scalp Oil also boosts scalp circulation.

“What do I need, Sunny?”
Just consistency + products that actually give your hair what it needs.

A Quick “No-Breakage” Routine 

• Always sleep with a satin scarf or pillowcase
  

• Apply Our Fenugreek Deep Conditioner regularly.
  

• Limit heat & avoid painful, tight hairstyles
  

• Seal ends with Hair Butter to prevent splitting
  

• Detangle while damp and coated in conditioner.

Daily routine = Big growth 

Your Hair Can Repair Itself

Zuri’s journey didn’t change overnight but with love, consistency, and her Sunny in Denbigh products.. her hair got stronger and more beautiful every week.

And yours can too. 

Hair breakage isn’t the end.
It’s just a message:

“Your hair deserves more care.”

Let Sunny in Denbigh walk with you on that journey.
Because your hair deserves to thrive and so do you. 🌻