Preventing Hair Breakage

How to Prevent Hair Breakage – Expert Tips from Leona, Our Salon Owner in Twickenham

When the official Kérastase website wanted expert advice on preventing hair breakage, they turned to our Salon owner, Leona. With over 15 years’ experience and a passion for healthy, beautiful hair, Leona knows exactly how to help you get your strongest, glossiest locks yet.

In her feature, Leona shares simple but powerful tips you can start using right away – plus the in-salon treatments we recommend for healthy, breakage-free hair.

Key Takeaways

Handle with care: Hair is at its weakest when wet, so always brush gently, starting at the ends and working your way up.
Protect from heat: Use a quality heat protectant and keep styling tools at a safe temperature to prevent unnecessary damage.
Nourish & hydrate: Regular professional treatments and the right at-home care keep your hair strong, shiny, and resilient.
Book regular trims: Split ends don’t stop on their own – trim them off before they travel further up the hair shaft.

Now that you know the basics, here’s what Leona recommends in more detail!

Leona’s Tips for Preventing Hair Breakage & Promoting Healthy Hair

Leona sees breakage all the time in the salon, especially from heat styling and lack of moisture. She shares: 

“When your hair is wet, that’s when you need to be the most careful with it. A few drops of hair oil before brushing can make a huge difference.”

Happily, a few simple changes can help prevent damage before it starts:

- Don’t sleep with wet hair – dry it before bed.

- Use a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush, starting at the ends and working upwards.

- Avoid harsh chemical treatments or spacing them out to give hair recovery time.

- Apply a nourishing mask weekly to boost hydration.

How We Can Help at the Salon

At our top Twickenham salon, we take hair health seriously. That’s why we offer K-Scan Hair Analysis – a quick, in-salon scan to check your hair and scalp health. From there, we can design a bespoke treatment plan just for you.

One of our most popular hair treatments for strengthening and preventing breakage is: 

Kérastase Fusio-Dose: A personalised, in-salon treatment blending active ingredients to tackle breakage, dryness, or damage.

And for at-home care, our stylists can create a personalised plan that suits your unique hair goals and concerns and all the products you need are available from the salon.

The Kérastase range includes:

Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Shampoo – strengthens fragile, weakened hair while cleansing gently.
Première Bond Repair Hair Mask – repairs damage and nourishes hair fibres deeply.
Genesis Défense Thermique Heat Protector – protects hair from heat styling and reduces breakage risk.

This way, you can maintain healthy, glossy hair between visits with expert-recommended products designed for your hair’s specific needs.

Read Leona’s Full Article & Book Your Next Hair Appointment

Want all of Leona’s expert advice? Read her full article on the official Kérastase website for a complete guide to preventing hair breakage. Ready to give your hair the care it deserves? Give us a call on 0203 474 0882 or book online.