How to Help Hair Breakage

Daily tips and tools to reduce breakage and support stronger, healthier hair

Hair breakage is one of the most frustrating roadblocks to growing long, healthy hair. You might be doing everything “right”—washing, conditioning, even using hair masks—but if your hair is still snapping off at the ends or getting thinner over time, it’s likely that small, everyday habits are causing damage you don’t realize.

Here’s what you can do, starting today, to help prevent breakage and protect your hair’s natural strength—plus a simple, effective styling tool that makes a major difference.

1. Use the Right Hair Tie: Reduce Breakage with Buckle Scrunchies

One of the biggest causes of hair breakage is repeated tension from hair ties. Traditional elastics and even some fabric scrunchies pull too tightly on the hair shaft, wrap unevenly, and snag individual strands—especially when taking your hair down.

The Buckle Scrunchie and Buckle Hair Tie are designed to change that.

These patent-pending accessories secure your hair without wrapping it tightly or putting pressure on the same sections of your strands. You can put your hair through the scrunchie with the buckle open or closed depending on your style. When you're ready to take your hair down, simply press the buckle to open it. It removes cleanly without pulling or tangling.

This minimizes mechanical damage—meaning less friction, less tension, and far fewer broken hairs over time.

You can even keep your hair in a bun or ponytail throughout the day using a Buckle Scrunchie to preserve volume. When you're ready to let it down, unbuckle it to reveal fuller, healthier-looking hair without a harsh crease or damage from pulling.

2. Hydrate and Moisturize

Dry, brittle hair is much more prone to breakage. Using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner is essential, but deep conditioning once a week can take things further. Look for ingredients like shea butter, argan oil, coconut oil, keratin, and aloe vera. Apply treatments from mid-length to ends, where hair is oldest and most fragile.

3. Brush Smarter

Brushing too aggressively—especially when wet—can cause major breakage. Use a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush, and always start at the ends, working your way up to the roots slowly. Avoid brushing your hair when it's soaking wet unless you've applied a leave-in conditioner or detangler first.

4. Protect Hair While Sleeping

Friction from pillowcases causes overnight damage. Switch to a silk or satin pillowcase to minimize tugging while you sleep. You can also loosely secure your hair in a low ponytail or braid using a Buckle Scrunchie to prevent tangling without adding tension.

5. Eat for Hair Health

Your hair reflects your overall nutrition. Include protein-rich foods and vitamins like biotin, zinc, and omega-3s in your diet. Staying hydrated is also critical—your scalp needs water just like your skin.

6. Trim Split Ends

Regular trims (every 6–10 weeks) stop split ends from worsening. Letting splits run up the hair shaft causes more breakage over time, so even small trims help protect length and thickness in the long run.

Final Thoughts

Hair breakage is common, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. By treating your hair more gently—especially when styling—and switching to tools like the Buckle Scrunchie or Buckle Hair Tie, you can create a daily routine that prevents damage and supports healthy growth.

Your hair deserves tools that protect it. Small choices today can lead to stronger, healthier hair tomorrow.