Prevent Hair Split Ends

Hair split ends cannot be mended but surely it can beThen it is carefully snipped into the twist with sharp
prevented with proper hair care regime. Split ends arescissors. It is recommended not to cut right through but
common problems for hair are most often seen in longjust cut into the thickness to remove the damaged
hair but are also found in shorter hair that is out ofcuticles and give a natural layered effect. Though
condition and is a trouble of anyone trying to grow theirthere are other ways to get rid of split ends and that is
hair. Such hair splits extends into two or three strands,avoid brushing hair when it is wet because wet hair is
and can be as long as two to three centimeters inat its most vulnerable stage. Next, cut down the use of
length. According to the trichologists such split endsartificial methods of drying hair. It is also essential that
occurs when the protective cuticle has been strippedyou purchase a natural-bristle brush that will not pull on
away from the ends of hair fibers. So care shouldhair and break it off, thereby causing split ends.
taken to preserve the cuticle as once they cannot beMinimize the overexposure of your hair to the sun
replaced.radiation by wearing hats. Wearing hats are not only
The main cause for such misery to hair is due to, thegood for sunny days but also beneficial on winter days
natural oils from the scalp that fail to reach the ends,in keeping your hair well moisturized.
making the ends of the hair more vulnerable than theBesides all these precautions it is helpful if you use a
roots. And the other valid reasons for such misery toshampoo that has a major sunscreen ingredient, deep
take place are when your hair have had a longconditioner once a month and a hair split repair
exposure to the sun, gone through many shampoosproducts. Split ends generally develop in dry or brittle
and been overheated by hairdryers and straighteners,hair, which is typically caused due to excessive dying
which results in dry and brittle ends which are prone toor vigorous brushing. Split ends seen in long hair is
splitting. Split ends also occur due to coloring whenbecause the sebum produced in the scalp acts as a
done to excess. Even the use of poor quality brushesgood moisturizer fails to reach the far end of the long
and combs can cause this hair problem.hair. So to keep the hair in good condition it is essential
Unlike earlier woman who used to burn off their splitto go for deep conditioning treatment every week if it
ends themselves, today snipping the ends with sharpis possible and especially if your hair is prone to splitting.
scissors is employed. A small section of hair is takenConditioning is mandatory every time whether you use
and carefully twisted in a gentle downward motion.chemical or not.