Split ends are more likely to develop
in dry or brittle hair, and typical causes of damage include excessive
dying or vigorous brushing.
Once the hair cuticle is removed, it is impossible to replace. Typically the hair splits into two or three strands, and can be as long or two to three centimeters in length. The best treatment is to cut off the split end of the damaged fiber.
2.Any split ends will automatically stick out.
3.Carefully snip into the twist with sharp scissors. Don’t cut right through; just cut into the thickness to remove the damaged cuticles and give a natural layered effect.
4.Be careful to cut roughly the same amount from each twist.
Preventing Split Ends
1. It’s best to use a wide tooth comb if your hair is vulnerable to splitting.
2. If possible allow hair to dry naturally. You can use dryer once a while.
3. Minimize tangling. There’s detangle spray available in the store. Another way is using conditioner.
4. If you’re using hair color take caution with chemicals. They can make your hair weak and cause split ends.
How to avoid split ends:
Once the hair cuticle is removed, it is impossible to replace. Typically the hair splits into two or three strands, and can be as long or two to three centimeters in length. The best treatment is to cut off the split end of the damaged fiber.
To Remove Split Ends
1.Take small sections of hair and carefully twist them in a gentle downward motion.2.Any split ends will automatically stick out.
3.Carefully snip into the twist with sharp scissors. Don’t cut right through; just cut into the thickness to remove the damaged cuticles and give a natural layered effect.
4.Be careful to cut roughly the same amount from each twist.
Preventing Split Ends
1. It’s best to use a wide tooth comb if your hair is vulnerable to splitting.
2. If possible allow hair to dry naturally. You can use dryer once a while.
3. Minimize tangling. There’s detangle spray available in the store. Another way is using conditioner.
4. If you’re using hair color take caution with chemicals. They can make your hair weak and cause split ends.
How to avoid split ends:
- 1. Do not brush your hair when it's wet. Wet hair stretches up to 25% and is most vunerable. Use a wide tooth comb to gently de-tangle your hair.
- 2. Give your colored or permed hair the extra care it deserves. Use appropriate hair treatments.
- 3. Heated appliances such as hair dryers and straightening irons can dry out your hair and make it brittle. Avoid these appliances as much as possible. If you have to use them, use a protective product.
- 4. Let your hair dry naturally whenever you can; have a day, perhaps Sunday where you don't blow dry your hair, use product or straighten your hair.
- 5. Rather than towel drying your hair, try to blot it gently instead.
- 6. Avoid using rubber bands to tie up your hair. Use covered elastic bands, preferably the ones without the metal, as these can pull and tear your hair.
- 7. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Your health and diet can affect your hair condition - a low fat diet can cause dull, dry hair which will split faster because there is not enough lubrication on the hair follicle.
