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How to stop split ends
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I don't know the source of the article, but you might get some insight none the less:
Top Ten Split End Busters
If your hair is long enough to get caught under coat collars, shoulder straps or Messenger bags, then be sure to move your hair before putting on that bag.
Does your hair whip in the wind? Wind knots up hair - knots damage length - damaged length causes more splits. Restrain your hair when you are going to be in a lot of wind.
Only apply shampoo to roots where it needs it. Avoid washing the dried out ends.
Do you pile your hair on top of your head when you shampoo? Shampoo really only needs to be applied to your roots because that’s where the grease is. I condition the length of my hair, apply shampoo to my scalp, rinse, then apply conditioner again and rinse. All the while, the length of my hair just hangs down my back.
When you dry your hair, do you scrub your scalp with a towel? It feels great, but it will rip, strip, pop, snap and fry your hair in no time! Use some sort of a towel/turban for drying our hair. Or put a towel on your back and let the hair drip onto the towel.
Do you blow dry your hair? The heat and the wind created by the blowfryer can really damage hair. Any heat styling tool can potentially damage hair. If you feel you must use them, keep the temperature low and exposure time to your hair short.
How often do you shampoo? Many of us have found that 2-3 shampooing per week is sufficient. It takes a few weeks to train your scalp to have fewer washings, but it helps protect the ends. Not everyone has success with fewer shampooings, though.
Do you use conditioner or a cream rinse when you shampoo? If you want long hair you need to condition it every time you shampoo. If nothing else, it helps detangle my hair. You also might consider using a leave in conditioner, especially one that helps detangle.
You can oil the length of your hair daily. Put a small drop in the palm of the hand, rub hands together and lightly apply the oil to the ends only of the hair. There is an abundance of oils that you can use such as coconut or almond. Extra virgin olive oil is probably the most common.
Generally, brushing wet hair is bad for the hair. Hair is most delicate when wet, as brushing tends to stretch the strands. Stretching the strands puts wear and tear, which causes damage, which causes splits. Combing is not as damaging.
Personally, I get a trim every 3 months - my stylist cuts at least an inch off everywhere.
Top Ten Split End Busters
If your hair is long enough to get caught under coat collars, shoulder straps or Messenger bags, then be sure to move your hair before putting on that bag.
Does your hair whip in the wind? Wind knots up hair - knots damage length - damaged length causes more splits. Restrain your hair when you are going to be in a lot of wind.
Only apply shampoo to roots where it needs it. Avoid washing the dried out ends.
Do you pile your hair on top of your head when you shampoo? Shampoo really only needs to be applied to your roots because that’s where the grease is. I condition the length of my hair, apply shampoo to my scalp, rinse, then apply conditioner again and rinse. All the while, the length of my hair just hangs down my back.
When you dry your hair, do you scrub your scalp with a towel? It feels great, but it will rip, strip, pop, snap and fry your hair in no time! Use some sort of a towel/turban for drying our hair. Or put a towel on your back and let the hair drip onto the towel.
Do you blow dry your hair? The heat and the wind created by the blowfryer can really damage hair. Any heat styling tool can potentially damage hair. If you feel you must use them, keep the temperature low and exposure time to your hair short.
How often do you shampoo? Many of us have found that 2-3 shampooing per week is sufficient. It takes a few weeks to train your scalp to have fewer washings, but it helps protect the ends. Not everyone has success with fewer shampooings, though.
Do you use conditioner or a cream rinse when you shampoo? If you want long hair you need to condition it every time you shampoo. If nothing else, it helps detangle my hair. You also might consider using a leave in conditioner, especially one that helps detangle.
You can oil the length of your hair daily. Put a small drop in the palm of the hand, rub hands together and lightly apply the oil to the ends only of the hair. There is an abundance of oils that you can use such as coconut or almond. Extra virgin olive oil is probably the most common.
Generally, brushing wet hair is bad for the hair. Hair is most delicate when wet, as brushing tends to stretch the strands. Stretching the strands puts wear and tear, which causes damage, which causes splits. Combing is not as damaging.
Personally, I get a trim every 3 months - my stylist cuts at least an inch off everywhere.
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Check out this thread that was already started regarding split ends: https://forum.makeuptalk.com/f13...nds-94958.html
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I skimmed through it.
