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34 year old african a female trying to get my hair breakage under control and want it to grow. condition daily also biotin 5, 000 mg. suggestions!

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Hair Breakage: Harsh chemical treatments, a poor diet, stress and heat are some of the many factors that can cause hair breakage. A common reason for hair breakage is that the ends are excessively dry. You need to find the right hair conditioner for your hair.

Answered 7/19/2017

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