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Hair Split Ends:
This is a common
condition which proves
to be the problem of
every girl's life. Split
ends are most often seen
in long hair but also
found in shorter hair
that is out of condition
and is an affliction of
anyone trying to grow
their hair. The problem
can be solved with good
hair maintenance.
Main Causes:
1. As your hair grows,
the natural oils from
the scalp can fail to
reach the ends, making
the ends of the hair
more vulnerable than the
roots
2. The ends of your hair
have had a long exposure
to the sun, gone through
many shampoos and been
overheated by hairdryers
and strengtheners, which
results in dry and
brittle ends which are
prone to splitting.
3. Not trimming your
hair regularly is
possibly the main cause
of split ends.
Prevention is better
than a cure!
4. Damage due to
coloring when done to
excess also causes dry
brittle ends.
5. Poor quality brushes
and combs can also cause
this problem.
To remove split ends:
Take small sections of
hair and carefully twist
them in a gentle
downward motion. Any
split ends will
automatically stick out.
Carefully snip into the
twist with sharp
scissors. Don't cut
right through; just cut
into the thickness to
remove the damaged
cuticles and give a
natural layered effect.
Be careful to cut
roughly the same amount
from each twist.
Remember, sometimes the
simplest, and least
expensive, ideas are the
best. So get trimming.
How to
avoid split ends:
* Do not brush
your hair when it's wet.
Wet hair stretches up to
25% and is most
vunerable. Use a wide
tooth comb to gently
de-tangle your hair.
* Give your
colored or permed hair
the extra care it
deserves. Use
appropriate hair
treatments.
* Heated
appliances such as hair
dryers and straightening
irons can dry out your
hair and make it
brittle. Avoid these
appliances as much as
possible. If you have to
use them, use a
protective product.
* Let your hair
dry naturally whenever
you can; have a day,
perhaps Sunday where you
don't blow dry your
hair, use product or
straighten your hair.
* Rather than
towel drying your hair,
try to blot it gently
instead.
* Avoid using
rubber bands to tie up
your hair. Use covered
elastic bands,
preferably the ones
without the metal, as
these can pull and tear
your hair.
*
Eat a healthy,
balanced diet. Your
health and diet can
affect your hair
condition - a low fat
diet can cause dull, dry
hair which will split
faster because there is
not enough lubrication
on the hair follicle.
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