What Causes Straw-Like Hair?

Have you ever experienced having straw-like hair? If you have, then you’ll know that it’s one of the most annoying things in the world. Not only does it look and feel unpleasant, but it can also make you lose confidence in your appearance. After all, your hair is your crowning glory.

So, what causes straw-like hair? Actually, there are many, many reasons that cause your hair to have this texture. Here are just some of them.

1. You use heat too often

One of the biggest causes of straw-like hair is using heat too often. As we’ve said time and time again on this blog, heat can be quite destructive on your strands. Overusing heat-styling tools can cause your hair to slowly become more dehydrated, leading to straw-like strands in the long run.

2. You have rebonded hair

Rebonded hair, like other treated hair, can be extremely prone to becoming straw-like. Due to the process that your hair undertakes during rebonding treatments, it becomes much weaker to various factors such as heat and chemicals. This means that rebonded hair is much more likely to attain a straw-like texture than normal hair.

3. You shampoo too much

Too much shampooing strips your hair of the moisture that it desperately needs. A good rule of thumb for most people is that you don’t shampoo more than 3x a week. For many, washing their hair with shampoo more than that is bound to result in straw-like strands.

4. You don’t trim your hair

Long hair is very prone to getting split ends and straw-like ends. Why is that? Well, simply put, the ends of your strands are the last parts of your hair that receive moisture from the roots. Sadly, it’s not uncommon to see normal healthy hair with dry and brittle ends. 

If this happens to you, the only way to combat it is to trim all the dry ends off. Make sure to regularly schedule a trim too at least every few months.

5. You don’t use a detangler

How do you comb your hair? Do you simply pull on your hair with your comb or brush, hoping that the tangles come out? Stop. If your hair seems to be getting more tangles than usual, why not use a detangler instead? Detangles are typically wide-toothed combs with special teeth that help your hair detangle easier. Trying to detangle your hair forcefully will only lead to breakages, which can then result in your hair taking on a straw-like texture.

6. You skip the conditioner

If your hair is already suffering from dryness, the worst thing you can possibly do is to skip the conditioner. Dry hair needs the most moisture and nourishment, making it the perfect time for you to actually start using copious amounts of conditioner.

7. It’s summertime

One big reason for straw-like hair is the weather. While we may love the sunny weather and all, too much sunshine can actually be quite harmful to our strands. That’s why it’s important to always use sunscreen, especially during the summertime. In addition to this, summertime is usually the period when most people are exposed to saltwater, chlorine, or dry weather, which all contribute to straw-like hair.For more hair tips and tricks, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!