The Natural Remedies For Hair Breakage That Helped Me Stop My Hair from Breaking

I still remember the moment I realized my hair wasn’t just dry, it was breaking. I was in my bathroom, running my fingers through my hair like I always do when I’m deep in thought, and I noticed little strands falling all over the counter.

Not from brushing. Not from shedding. Just snapping off… like brittle threads. My heart sank.

At the time, I blamed stress, hard water, and too much dry shampoo. But the truth was, I hadn’t been giving my hair the kind of care it needed to stay strong.

I’d been masking the damage with buns and oils, thinking I was “low maintenance”. But really, I was ignoring signs that my hair was begging for help.

So I started paying attention. I stopped obsessing over fancy products and leaned into natural remedies.

Things I could make in my tiny NYC kitchen that didn’t cost a fortune or make my hair feel like straw. And slowly, with patience and a few key changes, my breakage started to stop.

If you’ve been dealing with breakage too, I understand how frustrating it is. That’s why I’m sharing the exact natural remedies that helped me rebuild my hair’s strength.

What Breakage Looks Like and How I Knew It Was Happening

For the longest time, I thought my hair was just “shedding more than usual.” But breakage is different. It’s not the full strand falling out from the root.

It’s short, snapped hairs with no bulb at the end. I saw them on my pillow, my collar, and the floor of my shower. It made styling harder, and the overall look of my hair was just… tired.

For me, breakage was especially bad around my crown and ends. I noticed my ponytail felt thinner, and my waves weren’t holding shape. Once I started to pay attention, I realized I needed to stop the cycle gently.

The 3 Big Things I Changed First

Before I even touched a DIY mask, I knew I had to get serious about my everyday habits. As much as I love mixing up natural remedies, they can only do so much if the basics aren’t right.

So I made a few small, consistent changes to how I handled my hair. Honestly, they made a bigger difference than I expected.

First, I stopped yanking a brush through my hair, especially when it was wet. Instead, I started gently detangling with my fingers or a wide-tooth comb, always on damp hair, not soaking wet, and not bone dry.

Next, I ditched my fluffy towel and switched to an old cotton t-shirt for drying. I know it sounds simple, but game-changer. The t-shirt was so much gentler on my strands and helped prevent all the friction that usually left my hair looking frizzier than before I washed it.

Lastly, I started wearing my hair in loose buns or soft protective styles more often, especially when I was just working from home or sleeping. No more tight ponytails or messy top knots with harsh elastics. Just gentle, intentional care that gave my hair a break from the usual stress.

My Favorite Natural Remedies for Hair Breakage

Here are three natural treatments I now rotate through depending on how my hair feels. I keep them simple, affordable, and realistic—because nobody has time for 12-ingredient masks after a long workday.

Strengthening Avocado & Egg Mask

This is my go-to when my hair feels weak or straw-like after heat styling.

Ingredients:

• ½ ripe avocado
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon raw honey

Steps:

• Blend until completely smooth.
• Apply from roots to ends on slightly damp hair.
• Leave on for 20–30 minutes under a shower cap.
• Rinse with cool or lukewarm water (never hot—because of the egg!).

Fenugreek & Aloe Hair Repair Gel

This one feels like a spa treatment and helped soothe my scalp, too.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds (soaked overnight)
• 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel

Steps:

• Blend soaked fenugreek seeds into a paste.
• Mix in aloe until smooth.
• Apply to scalp and lengths of hair.
• Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse well.

Rosemary & Castor Oil Massage Treatment

Perfect for a weekend night in, this one supports both scalp health and breakage recovery.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon castor oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
• 3–4 drops rosemary essential oil

Steps:

• Warm the oil mixture slightly.
• Massage gently into your scalp and ends for 5–10 minutes.
• Wrap your hair in a towel and leave on for 1–2 hours (or overnight if you’re brave!).
• Rinse out with warm water and a gentle shampoo.

Other Small Things That Helped a Lot

These are changes I didn’t expect to matter, but they did. Sometimes it’s the tiniest shifts that make the biggest difference.

I started sleeping on a satin pillowcase, which helped reduce friction and stopped those short broken hairs from appearing on my sheets.

I also began drinking more water, which sounds basic. But when I’m hydrated, my hair behaves better. And I committed to trimming my ends every 8 weeks, even if it was just a little bit. That alone helped me maintain progress.

What Happened After 4 Weeks

After just a month of staying consistent with these natural remedies, I noticed fewer broken strands around my crown.

My ends felt softer, not crunchy, and when I ran my fingers through my hair, there was no trail of tiny pieces behind. I even started to get my natural texture back. Waves that were more defined, not just a frizzy triangle.

I can’t lie, it took time. But what surprised me was how empowered I felt using things from my kitchen to repair my hair. It made me feel more in tune with my body, like I was taking care of myself in a deeper way.

Final Thoughts from My Brooklyn Bathroom

Hair breakage can feel defeating, especially when you’re doing “all the right things” and still seeing damage. But it doesn’t have to be permanent. What worked for me wasn’t one miracle product, but a combo of small, natural habits that added up to big change.

So if you’re standing in your bathroom right now, frustrated with all the broken pieces in your brush, I see you. I’ve been there. Try one of these natural remedies, make it part of your routine, and give your hair the chance to heal. You deserve that little moment of care.

And if you’ve found something that works for your hair? Send it my way. I’m always learning and I truly believe the best beauty secrets are the ones we share.