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Hair breakage or hair loss: how to tell the difference

Kortere afgebroken haren en volledige uitgevallen haren vragen om een andere blik. Lengte, uiteinde en verdeling geven praktische aanwijzingen.
Vrouw vergelijkt een gebroken haar met een uitgevallen haar

In brief

  • Haarbreuk ontstaat in de haarvezel.
  • Uitgevallen haren laten los vanuit de haarzakjes.
  • Afgebroken haren verschillen vaak in lengte.
  • Beide kunnen tegelijk voorkomen.
Vrouw bekijkt kortere en ongelijkmatige haarlengtes die bij haarbreuk passen

Hair fibre

What does hair breakage look like?

Broken hairs are often shorter than the rest and vary in length. Dryness, friction, heat, and chemical treatments can make the fibre more fragile.

The density of the scalp does not necessarily change immediately.

HAIR CYCLE

What does dropout look like?

A shed hair usually has its full length. Increased hair loss often becomes visible in the brush, shower, or on clothing and can affect overall density.

The pattern may be diffuse or localized.

 Find out how much daily hair loss is normal
Vrouw bekijkt volledige losse haren in haar borstel om haaruitval te herkennen
Vrouw ontwart haar lengtes voorzichtig met een grove kam om haarbreuk te beperken

CARE

What helps with a hernia?

Gentle washing, careful detangling, and less heat or tension help protect the fibre. Care for the lengths and ends supports the condition of the hair.

Changes become visible as new hair grows out further.

CARTRIDGES

When does hair loss play a role?

A wider part, a thinner crown, a receding hairline, or significantly increased shedding points more toward hair loss.

The Hair Check helps organize distribution and timing.

 Read about sudden hair loss
Vrouw bekijkt haar middenscheiding en hoofdhuiddichtheid om haaruitval te herkennen
Haarspecialist beoordeelt zowel de haarvezel als de hoofdhuiddichtheid van een vrouw

COMBINATION

Could it be both?

Yes, fragile lengths and increased shedding can occur at the same time.

Therefore, look at both the hair fibre and the density and pattern.

Bekijk enkele losse haren

Vergelijk lengte en uiteinde zonder dagelijks haren te tellen. Kijk daarnaast naar de algemene trend van dichtheid en verzorging.

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Vrouw droogt nat haar voorzichtig met een handdoek

HAIR CARE

Does shampoo help with hair loss?

Read what shampoo can really do for your hair and scalp.

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Verse rozemarijntakken met een flesje rozemarijnolie.

MYTHS AND FACTS

Hair oil and hair loss

See what hair oil can do for the hair fibre.

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Vrouwen en man tonen verschillende patronen van haaruitval

RECOGNISE THE PATTERN

Types of hair loss

Compare the main distributions and trends.

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Veelgestelde vragen over haarbreuk of haaruitval

How do I recognise a broken hair?

Broken hairs are often shorter and vary in length.
Does a shed hair always have a white bulb?

Sometimes a small keratin area is visible at the tip, but this is not equally clear for every hair.
Can heat cause hair breakage?

Excessive heat can make the hair fibre more fragile.
Can hair breakage make the parting wider?

Severe breakage can reduce volume, but a progressively widening part can also be consistent with pattern thinning.
Can I have a fracture and hair loss at the same time?

Yes, both can occur at the same time.
How does the Hair Check help?

The Hair Check focuses on the pattern and progression of hair loss.

RECOGNISE THE DIRECTION

Is it a fracture or a dislocation?

Combine pattern, timing, and density with the Hair Check.
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