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Less breakage when brushing: small habits that add up
Press-dry, section-comb, cooler heat, and a leave-on tonic after washing — four habits that spare the fibre.
Breakage shows up as short pieces on the brush and uneven lengths at the ends. It is different from a strand that sheds with a tiny bulb. You can reduce breakage with habits that do not require a clinic: blot water with a towel, comb in sections from the ends, keep elastics soft, and lower the dryer heat. The American Academy of Dermatology discusses habits that damage hair; the principle is simple — wet hair stretches and snaps more easily.
After you towel-dry, Dr. M Scalp Tonic can sit in your routine as the leave-on step that helps hair feel stronger and look fuller, with less breakage when brushing and styling. Apply to the scalp, massage 2–3 minutes, leave in. Pair with a thorough but gentle shampoo wash so oil and grit are not grinding against the fibre all day.
Build a 1-to-5 bottle mix in the bundle calculator. For outlet stock and free scalp checks, use where to buy. Related reading: drying and detangling.