Recognizing and caring for brittle hair - Tips for healthy hair

Natural care for brittle hair – with repairing organic shampoo, nourishing treatments, and moisturizing finishers. For more elasticity, protection, and hair resilience – without silicones, alcohol, or microplastics.

How do you recognize brittle hair?

Healthy hair is surrounded by a protective, smooth layer of keratin that retains moisture and provides elasticity. Under a microscope, the hair's surface resembles the overlapping scales of a pine cone. This structure reflects light and makes the hair shine. Damaged hair, on the other hand, appears brittle, rough, and porous. The protective layers of the hair fiber peel off and stick outward, making the hair more prone to breakage. In this case, hair can break off at any point even under slight stress, indicating deeper structural damage.

Causes of hair breakage and tips for healthy hair

Brittle hair can be caused by several factors that weaken the hair fiber and promote moisture loss:

Chemical treatments and heat styling
Intensive treatments such as coloring, bleaching, perming, or the regular use of straighteners, curling irons, and hair dryers damage the hair fiber through high temperatures. This dries out the hair, making it porous and prone to breakage.
Silicones and synthetic ingredients
Many conventional care products contain silicones, synthetic resins (microplastics), and mineral oils. These ingredients form a film on the hair, initially giving it the appearance of shine and softness. Over time, however, a "build-up effect" occurs, in which the layer thickens and seals the hair fiber. As a result, the hair loses elasticity, hangs limply, and becomes increasingly brittle because the conditioning ingredients no longer reach the hair structure.
External influences
Factors such as UV radiation, stress, medication or an unbalanced diet also contribute to brittle, dull hair by weakening the hair structure and promoting dehydration.

Natural care for damaged hair with myrto organic hair care

myrto organic hair care is free from synthetic additives such as silicones, quats, synthetic resins, and microplastics. The range consists of pure, vegan natural cosmetics and offers gentle care for healthy, resilient hair. Myrto organic shampoos contain a particularly high proportion of active amino acids that strengthen the hair fiber, increase its elasticity, and reduce breakage.

Recommended shampoo for brittle hair
The myrto Organic Sandalwood Millet Shampoo was specially developed to repair brittle hair and promote micronutrient supply to the hair roots. In addition to the strengthening sandalwood ingredient, it contains millet seed extract, which promotes healthy, strong hair growth.
Scalp care for hair breakage
The myrto Bio Scalp Serum H is a complementary care product that works deeply against hair loss and breakage by supplying the hair roots with valuable micronutrients.

Intensive care for more elasticity and protection

For brittle hair, additional, intensive care is essential to repair existing damage and prevent future damage.

Conditioners and hair masks: After cleansing, we recommend using an organic conditioner for more moisture and softness. Apply a hair mask, such as the myrto Organic Pomegranate Hair Mask , once or twice a week to deeply nourish and strengthen the hair structure.
Leave-in care with organic argan hair wax: The versatile organic argan hair wax is ideal as a leave-in care product to give brittle, fragile hair moisture and flexibility.

Protective measures when heat styling

To protect your hair from further damage, use high-quality styling tools that can be set to low temperatures. Modern technologies, such as overheat protection and ionic technology in hair dryers or ceramic plates in straighteners, ensure even heat distribution that protects your hair.

Use heat protection products: The myrto Bio Volume Finisher Gel, based on aloe vera, coats the hair fiber with moisturizing ingredients and also acts as a natural heat protectant. For added shine and flexible hold, the myrto Bio Glossing Finisher Gel is ideal.

Conclusion

Proper nutrition plays a key role in maintaining long-lasting hair health. A balanced diet rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals supports the hair structure from within and can contribute to a healthy hair structure.

❓ Frequently asked questions about brittle hair

How do I recognize brittle hair?

Brittle hair appears brittle, rough, and porous. It breaks easily—even mid-length—and no longer exhibits a smooth, closed cuticle.

What are the most common causes of hair breakage?

Chemical treatments, heat styling, UV radiation, silicones and synthetic residues can permanently damage the hair fiber.

Which care products help with brittle hair?

The Sandalwood Millet Organic Shampoo, the Scalp Serum H, the Pomegranate Hair Treatment, as well as conditioners and leave-in treatments such as Argan Hair Wax are ideal.

How can I prevent hair breakage?

Avoid harsh ingredients, use heat protection when styling, and regularly pamper your hair with nourishing masks and natural oils.

Is heat styling allowed for brittle hair?

As infrequently as possible – and only with heat protection like Volume or Glossing Finisher Gel. Make sure you use low temperatures and high-quality tools.