Split Ends
“Get the damaged ends chopped off now, so by the summer arrives you will still have length and healthy hair “
Split ends are a common problem for many people. Split ends occur when the protective cuticle has been stripped away from the ends of hair fibers. The hair will then split into two or more strands. Split ends are more likely to develop in dry or brittle hair, and typical causes of damage include excessive dying or vigorous brushing.
Even guys are aware of the problems and pitfalls of scraggy pity split ends.
Some people claim that the split can be repaired, but the experts know that this is a myth. Take care not to split them in the first place, because the only cure is a trim, according to trichologists (hair doctors).
Once the damage has occurred, the best way to deal with it is by using a pair of scissors. Yes, there are ways to temporarily glue the ends together and even give the appearance of healthy ends. Celebrity stylists disguise split ends all the time for their megawatt star clients. However, ultimately the only way to remove a split end is to cut it off.
There are wide range of reasons why split ends occur.
You can’t mend a broken heart or a split end, but you sure can prevent them. Here are some
Wella SP Specialist Ends Express Repair Fluid for Hair Lengths and Ends 25ml
Things You’ll Need:
• Wear a hat to minimize sun damage.(Especially on the beach)
• Sunscreen Shampoos
• Protein-based Shampoos
• Deep Conditioner
• Hot Oil Treatments
• Natural Bristle Hairbrush.( Improper detangling techniques)
• Deep Conditioner
• Coated Rubber Bands
• Cut down on hair dryers, straightening irons, crimpers, curling irons and hot curlers.
• Do not overuse of chemical treatments (relaxers, perms, hair color).
• Do not use inferior styling tools that rip or snag hair (cheap synthetic brushes or combs, brush rollers)
• Don’t over wash.
• Use of superior hair care products.
• Get a trim every six-8 weeks.
Don’t brush hair when it’s wet, because that’s when it is at its most vulnerable. dideles retos avedos sukos. Detangle your strands with a wide tooth comb.
Buy a natural-bristle brush that won’t pull on hair and ultimately break it off, thereby causing a possible split end.(detangle brush)
Condition after shampooing, and use a deep conditioner once a month!!!!
Other causes could be excessive tangling, improper application or removal of hair extensions, headgear that snaps or rips delicate strands or even scratchy bedclothes, fingers or hands.
Try a hair split repair product.
It won’t actually repair the hair, but it will minimize the stray hair look you hate.
Trick To Temporarily Repair Split Ends
For a temporary split-free finish follow these steps:
• Shampoo hair and use a moisturizing formula like Phytojoba or similar.
• Use a good rinse out conditioner making sure to slather the ends where the splits exist.
• Rinse well and then do a cool to cold rinse to seal the hair’s cuticles and ends, adding instant sleekness and glossiness.
• Towels blot and then apply your favorite leave-in conditioner like Phyto 7, Phyto 9 or similar to your damp tresses.
• Detangle your strands with a wide tooth comb.
• Pour a pea sized drop of shine serum like Phytolisse or Alfa-Parf ,Wella SP Ends express or ORGANIX Nourishing Coconut Milk into the palms of your hands.
• Glide your serum coated hands over the ends of your hair making sure to focus more serum on the most frayed ends of your hair.
• Use a large paddle or round brush and a blow dryer and blow your hair completely dry.
• Make sure that the split end areas are dried as straight as possible since splits look worse when they are allowed to wave, curl, frizz or spike out.
• When your hair is 100% dry apply a light layer of heat protecting spray or product. Then use a ceramic (GHD iron) or teflon flat iron to flat-iron the bottom 1 1/2 to 2 inches of your tresses from side to side.
When you are finished flat ironing all around your head, spray with a light hairspray with silk to help maintain the temporary mending.
This treatment will temporarily bind your split ends back together. It is a little like using super glue on a broken cup. The glue will hold the pieces together, like the serum will hold your split ends together, but ultimately they will have to be trimmed off to prevent the rest of the hair from ultimately splitting up the shaft.
By Vaida Urbaite
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