How to get rid of split ends?

When your ends start to tangle easily, look drier than the rest of your hair, and begin to have a crunchy feel, a pampering session at home may be just what you need.
Split ends are the wear and tear on the ends of our hair, and various physical and chemical factors can cause gradual damage to the cuticle that normally protects our hair. When this is lost at the ends of the hair, the underlying fibers separate. The real way to get rid of this nuisance is to cut them off. However, there are things you can do to make them look less noticeable. The best solution for dealing with split ends is to blend the frayed ends together to reduce the visible signs of split ends. Think of it a bit like gluing hair strands back together. The bottom line? You don't even need to step into a hair salon.

What causes split ends？

Split ends are the most common sign that your hair is damaged; we've all experienced split ends from everyday wear and tear. Those white spots on the ends of your hair, or even the tips that split completely in half, happen as your hair becomes brittle over time. Our hair ends split easily because they are the oldest part of the hair strand and have been exposed to the most harmful elements and stress for a longer period of time. Split ends are an important reminder that you need some care and attention.

 

How to fix split ends?

The truth is: once hair is split, there is no way to fully repair it. Products like split-end repairers, conditioners and treatment masks seal the outer layers of hair strands, making them temporarily look smoother, less broken and feel softer. However, regular trimming can remove the driest ends of your hair. Trimming every six to eight weeks will give you the best possible health - in fact, no one will notice you've had a trim if your stylist understands what a trim means rather than cutting your hair short. In the long run, trimming the ends of your hair is worth it. Remember, there are things you can do to prevent split ends and also to stop them from getting worse.

 

How to prevent and cover up the problem of split ends?

Prevention done right, treatment less worries.
Try these methods that can help cover up frayed hair and prevent split ends before they start.

• Perform deep conditioning treatments.

Conditioning your hair is one of the things you can do to help get rid of split ends. When you have split ends, it's a sign that your hair needs more moisture than ever before. Applying coconut oil or olive oil while wet to deeply moisturize your hair can reduce damage and make it softer.

• Don't comb wet hair.

Wet hair is especially vulnerable to damage." Hot water causes the hair scales to open, and the stress from combing hair with the scales open can lead to breakage. If you want to comb your hair while wet, I recommend applying a leave-in conditioner or hair oil to your hair and using a wide-tooth comb or wet hair brush, thus protecting your hair from breakage.

• Turn down the temperature of the tool.

Heat can cause major damage to your strands, apply a heat-proof or heat-protective styling product to your hair before using a blow dryer. It will coat the hair strands with ingredients such as polymers that will withstand the heat and form a protective shield that will reduce damage. Of course, if you can do it, blow-drying your hair with air is best.

Home Care Plans

 

Coconut oil hair care is beloved for its benefits and can treat a variety of hair problems, whether it is reducing dandruff, or moisturizing dry ends. While coconut oil won't fix the ends of your hair back, it can make them look less rough and smoother instead. Take a spoonful of coconut oil and apply it to your hair - from the ends to the middle part. Then wrap your hair in plastic wrap and wait for about an hour, during which time you can watch a show or take a body treatment.
Important reminder, make sure to clean the coconut oil completely, otherwise too much build-up will have a reverse effect on your hair.

 

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