Split Ends!

 

What exactly are split ends? The technical term is Trichoptilosis, that’s the tip of a person's hair that has split from dryness or ill-treatment. This is a common problem for most of us. The splitting of the hair occurs when the protective cuticles are destroyed at the ends of the hair. The hair will then split into two or more strands. What you want to avoid is your hair splitting all the way near top of the shaft. When that occurs that hair will be ruined.

What causes split-ends?

Excessive Combing - Excessive combing will cause your hair to break and split. The more you handle your hair, the more you’ll damage it. Be gentle, keep your hair healthy by not being so harsh with the comb.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Bleaching and Heat - Blow dryers, curling & straightening irons, and bleaching products all add to the stress of your hair.

                                                                                                                                         Towel Drying - Towel drying can be very harmful to the health of your hair. If you rub your hair harshly with the towel, the friction will cause breakage. Instead, you should gently squeeze the water out of your hair with the towel. This will help you to avoid split ends.

 

The Solution To Split-Ends…..

Proper Hair Maintenance - Try not to brush your hair while it's wet. Get regular trims, have it cut a half inch to one inch of your split ends, depending on the degree of damage. See your hairdresser and get the hair properly trimmed or splitting will continue if left unattended.

One major myth is that split-ends can be repaired. They can’t. What good products can do is strengthen the hair to help avoid further damage until you’ve solved the problem. We all want to stay beautiful and change our look whenever we feel the need. In order to counter act the treatments we love, here are a few products I recommend to keep your hair strong and minimize splitting ends: Tresemme Anti Breakage vitamin B12 & gelatin hair conditioner & treatments,Herbal Essences long relationship leave in split end protector .                                                                                                                                                          Remember, proper hair maintenance is a must to keep healthy hair beautiful and sexy hair ! Till next time ..... Missy

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