Split ends

What they are: the hair strands are surrounded by a film (hair cuticle) that protects them from external aggression and split ends are fragments of the hair strands, when the cuticle is not cared for and has the necessary nutrition, the ends break forming split ends, they are exactly at the end of the strand divided into two or more ends and the shape is thinner than the rest of the hair, they mess up the hair's appearance aesthetically and are more fragile and prone to breakage, they can be considered as damaged hair.

Causes: split ends can arise mainly because of external factors, lack of nutrition and hydration, there are some habits that cause them to appear in the hair, but if taken care of correctly they can improve, the most common causes are:

Washing your hair with hot water or using heat tools such as a hairdryer, flat iron and curling iron without a thermal protector will gradually damage your hair.

Solution: avoid using the dryer for a few days and let your hair dry naturally, use a microfiber towel or cotton t-shirt to dry your hair without harming it and always use the thermal protector before using a dryer or flat iron, it prevents the heat from these tools damage the hair.

Chemical procedures

Coloring, bleaching and straightening use chemicals and attack the hair fiber when done in excess, and can even cause hair breakage.

Solution: do reconstruction treatments because it returns fibers and nutrients to the hair, and avoid dyeing or straightening your hair for a while, do these procedures again when your hair is recovered.

Lack of hydration

When the hair becomes dry, frizzy and opaque, split ends appear, this means that there is a lack of moisture inside the hair, that is, it is lacking hydration.

Solution: the moisturizing cream has the effect of returning moisture to the hair, so it is recommended right after using the shampoo, do hydration treatments at home or in the salon with the ideal cream for your hair type, hydration must be done every 15 days, depending on the level of your hair ends.

Other causes of split ends: sun exposure, combing incorrectly and not using a finisher.

The most common causes include chemical procedures such as coloring, bleaching and straightening and daily use of a flat iron or curling iron.

How to take care of split ends: once you know the causes of split ends, you can change some habits that improve the appearance of the wires, but there are still some specific care that you should take to eliminate this unsightly effect from the ends.

Unfortunately this is the biggest recommendation to get rid of split ends once and for all, but it is not always easy to let go of the strands, but believe me, it will be better for your hair, as it will eliminate the damaged part to improve the appearance of the strand. If you're willing to cut the length to get rid of split ends, then go for the traditional cut.

Embroidered cut: want to eliminate split ends without reducing hair length? So, you can resort to an embroidered cut, normally this cut is done in a beauty salon with a device called a split ender, this device removes all split ends of the hair and even eliminates frizz, you can try to do it at home, but you should take a strand of hair at a time, twist it completely, all the strands that protrude, you can cut, but be careful not to cut too much.

Use hair finishers

This is an essential product for those who suffer from split ends, as they finalize the hair, sealing the cuticles of the ends and preventing the appearance of split ends, including, it has an action very similar to the thermal protector.

Use products that have sun protection

Exposure to heat is one of the causes of split ends, to soften the impacts they cause on the hair, use products that have a sun protection factor, it can be cream, leave-in or finishers, it is important that they have this action against heat , use these products frequently and whenever you go to hot places, wear a hat.

Comb the right way

It's something simple but if it's done the wrong way, it can favor the appearance of split ends, always start combing from the bottom up until the knots disappear completely, if you comb from the root to the ends, the wires break and the cuticles open .

Hydration and nutrition should be done frequently.

Hydration and nutrition are two steps of hair reconstruction and that must be done frequently to recover the beauty of the hair and end up with split ends, set up a hair schedule and follow correctly with the hair care that in a short time they will become more strong and healthy.

Oils are excellent for moisturizing hair and keeping hair more hydrated and nourished, they can be a complement to hydration and nutrition and it is possible to use together with moisturizing or finishing masks, some of the best oils for split ends:

Grape seed oil: rich in omegas and vitamin E, it fights hair loss, repairs the ends and protects hair from the sun's rays.

Avocado oil: contains vitamin C, bactericidal and antiseptic properties and moisturizes the hair

Jojoba oil: stimulates hair growth, is moisturizing and antioxidant.

Macadamia oil: contains zinc, iron, copper, ideal for use with hair masks, is hydrating.

Other oils indicated for split ends: rosemary, tea tree, argan, coconut and pink orange oil.

Having beautiful hair from root to tip can require some care, right? If you have split ends, this may be the time to change your hair habits and take better care of those ends.

Do you have split ends? Do you take care of them properly? What is your hair care routine?