Are you prone to getting splits? Do you feel like you develop splits more than you grow out your hair? These may be the questions running through your mind every time you see your hair. So, in this article for today we are going to look at what majorly causes splits and ways of reducing and protecting your ends.
We start with what are split ends? Split ends refers to the splitting or fraying of the dry and brittle hair shaft. Exposure to extreme weather , hair care techniques such as blow drying, straightening and curling may cause split ends.
Also chemical hair products that contains damaging ingredients causes splitting.
How to get rid of the split ends
- Hair that is damaged and has a lot of splits cannot be repaired by any product in the market unfortunately, the only option is to cut them off!
- The latest trend to get rid of splits is called velaterapia also referred as (candle cutting). Candle cutting involves twisting a section of the hair and burning it halfway through a lightened candle….this creates a seal to the ends.
Still some hair care experts worry it may actually cause split ends and damage hair follicles. **Please do not do this by yourself it may cause burning if not done right, go ahead and seek help of an experienced professional!
- Hair masks may not get rid of the split ends although, they moisturize hair and may help prevent them. But they won’t make them go away.
How to conceal split ends!
- Hair masks – help to moisturize and nourish your hair, they are especially beneficial for dry, frizzy hair. They contain restorative ingredients can conseal the ends of your hair.
- Sweet almond oil – can make your hair stronger overtime and make it less prone to split ends which means, your growth won’t be slowed by losing hair that becomes damaged.
- Argan oil – is particularly amazing if you have damaged hair. The vitamin E in the oil helps smooth frayed hair shafts and seal split ends while the omega fatty acids work to strengthen your hair.
- Rose hip oil – is a protective hair care oil that relieves dry scalp. It has the ability to eliminate split ends and de-frizz hair and restores hair natural shine & luster.
Tips and tricks
- Don’t wash your hair on a daily basis limit to washing your hair weekly.
- Get regular hair cuts to prevent splits.
- Choose all natural shampoo with natural or organic ingredients.
- Use a conditioner after shampoo in the bathroom like a leave – in conditioner.
- Use a wide tooth comb to detangle wet hair.
- Use a heat protective spray every time you want to use heat
- Take supplements that strengthen your hair that is biotin and folic acid.
Some hair styles cause split ends such as tight ponytails & hair twists. You can limit how often you wear these hair styles and opt for low manipulative hair styles.
Are some people prone to splits?
African hair texture is especially prone to damage due to the location of it’s oval-shapped hair shafts. The natural retro curvature of hair follicles slower hair growth and cause less hair density.
African hair texture requires a lot of care and patience while detangling and also the right products for your curls.👌 show some love by being gentle..
Women going through menopause- when women are under going menopause estrogen levels drop, the natural oils produced in the scalp decreases and overtime they start noticing hair fall and more splits appearing.
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