Hair Loss vs Breakage: Knowing the Difference Could Save Your Hairline

Not All Hair Falling Out Is Hair Loss. And Not All Thinning Is Breakage.

If you’re noticing more strands in the sink, thinning around your edges, or bald spots forming — don’t panic. But don’t ignore it either.

Hair loss and hair breakage are two very different things — and treating the wrong one can make the real issue worse.

At Hello Texture, we specialize in identifying what’s really going on beneath your hairstyle, then building a treatment plan to restore your strands and scalp.

Let’s break it down clearly.

What Is Hair Breakage?

Hair breakage is when your hair shaft snaps or splits, typically due to external damage or internal weakness.

You’re likely dealing with breakage if:

• You see short, uneven pieces around your crown or ends

• Your edges are still growing in but never past a certain length

• You feel roughness or tangles at the ends

• You use a lot of heat, color, or tight styles

• You’ve recently had a bad install or takedown

How We Treat It at Hello Texture:

✔️ Layered treatments to strengthen and hydrate the hair
✔️ Custom trims to remove frayed, snapping ends
✔️ Gentle installs like tension free extensions or no tension cornrows or flat twists
✔️ Moisture + protein balancing based on your hair’s porosity
✔️ Heat protection and wash day education

What Is Hair Loss?

Hair loss happens when the hair stops growing from the root — whether from inflammation, hormonal changes, illness, tension, or stress.

You’re likely dealing with hair loss if:

• You can see your scalp where you used to have hair

• The area feels smooth or shiny, especially at the crown or edges

• You’re experiencing gradual thinning or sudden shedding

• You have a family history of alopecia

• You’ve had a tight install or chemically treated the same area repeatedly

How We Treat It at Hello Texture:

✔️ Scalp detox + analysis to clear follicles and reduce inflammation
✔️ Steaming + targeted serums to reawaken dormant follicles
✔️ Low-tension installs that avoid pressure points (like K-Tips or closure sew-ins)
✔️ Consistent in-salon treatments + custom take-home routines
✔️ Referrals to dermatologists or trichologists when needed

 Not Sure Which One You’re Dealing With?

Here’s a quick guide:

But the best way to know? Let us look at your hair and scalp in person. That’s why every treatment at Hello Texture starts with consultation and diagnosis — so you’re not spending money on the wrong thing.

Preventing Hairline Damage + Long-Term Thinning

Whether it’s loss or breakage, your edges and crown are the most fragile areas. We protect them by:

• Avoiding tension-heavy styles on already stressed areas

• Offering texture-matched extension installs that blend without force

• Using scalp steaming and massage to encourage regrowth

• Educating you on take-downs, sleep protection, and home care

• Encouraging hair holidays between installs when needed

Book a Hair + Scalp Assessment in Lagos

We’re based at 35A Adebayo Doherty Road, Lekki Phase 1, and serve clients across Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and the mainland who want real answers and real results.

If you’ve searched:

• “treatment for edges falling out Lagos”

• “why is my natural hair shedding”

• “alopecia vs breakage Nigeria”

—we can help.

Let’s Catch It Before It Gets Worse

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