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5 Causes Of Crown Area Hair Breakage

Crown area hair breakage, or hair breakage that occurs at the middle, top, or center of the head, is a common hair complaint. Often times, the hair surrounding the broken crown area is growing beautifully with no problems. This can make crown area breakage more devastating and even harder to pin point. Most crown area hair breakage is chronic, cumulative breakage. This type of breakage can be years in the making. Interestingly, the geometry of the head plays a role in crown area thinning and breakage and could be responsible for a great deal of breakage issues in this sensitive region of the head. For one, the sun’s UV rays shine directly down onto the crown area of the head. It is the section of hair most exposed to the harsh environmental elements. This can lead to extreme dryness and increased hair porosity in the crown area, particularly in the hot summer months. This article will discuss the top 5 reasons for hair breakage in the crown area of the head. 1.) Improper rel