Split ends most often happen because of stress caused by high heat, chemicals and the equipment you use to keep your hair tidy. Knowing the sources of split ends can help you find ways to prevent and treat them. You can start by following these five tips.
Use a Wide-Tooth Comb After Showering
After taking a shower and drying your hair, you should use a wide-tooth comb to straighten and style your hair. Brushes can create tangles that put a lot of stress on hair. If you try to brush out tangles, then you will get split ends.
Don’t Use High Heat to Dry Your Hair
Choose a blow dryer that doesn’t use excessively hot air. The high heat puts your hair at a greater risk of split ends. Look for products that use low amounts of heat to dry and style your hair. If your product makes you sweat, then it’s probably too hot for your hair.
Get Your Hair Cut Regularly
Getting your hair cut regularly eliminates stubborn split ends. A bi-weekly or monthly trim should help keep your hair in great shape. Make sure your stylist cuts at least 1.5 inches above existing split ends. Otherwise, the damage may return quickly.
While you’re at the salon, talk to your stylist about split-end prevention tips that will work well for your type of hair.
Treat Your Hair with Leave-In Conditioner
Hopefully, you’re already using conditioner when you wash your hair. Basic conditioner adds nutrients that your hair needs to stay healthy. It also lubricates your hair to protect strands from the effects of brushing and styling.
Occasionally, you may need more than your typical condition. If you notice several split ends, then it’s time to use a leave-in conditioner that will add significant nutrition and lubrication to your hair.
Try a Home Remedy
Popular options include:
Working coconut oil into your hair and letting it sit for half an hour.
Combine an avocado, an egg and a small amount of olive oil to make a mask that you leave in your hair for 10 to 20 minutes.
Mix two tablespoons of honey and three tablespoons of olive oil to make a mask that will hydrate your hair over 20 to 30 minutes.
At Genesis II, we can help with our full spectrum of professional treatment and hair restoration options. To schedule a free consultation call us at 315.458.1074 or to contact us via email click here.
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Sources:
http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2099681/cutting-your-hair-only-way-get-rid-split-ends
http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/best-split-ends-treatments
http://www.byrdie.com/diy-split-end-remedies/slide4
