Split ends remedy: how to keep your hair strong and healthy
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You could see split ends as a not-so-subtle reminder from your hair that it’s time to visit the hairdresser. If you’re looking for how to get rid of dry hair and split ends, the only real solution is to get the damaged ends trimmed off by a professional. But with the right strategies and tools, you can protect your hair from split ends without compromising on style. Here we’ll share some tips and home remedies for split ends, ways to protect your hair from damage and what to do with split ends once they start appearing.
What causes split ends?
The ends of your hair start to split when they lose too much moisture and become brittle. Hair that’s become very dry will break at contact with anything: your clothes, the strap of your bag, or your hairbrush. All sorts of things can dry out your hair, from sunlight to over-exposure to heat through styling. Unfortunately, real split end repair isn’t possible after the fact; the best split end remedy is to protect the natural moisture balance of your hair before split ends occur.
The best split end remedy is to protect the natural moisture balance of your hair before split ends occur
What to do with split ends once you’ve got them
We’ll talk about prevention later, but how to get rid of the dry hair and split ends you’ve already got? Sadly, you can’t glue split ends back together: to get your hair looking strong and healthy again, you’ll need to get them trimmed off by a professional. The trick to split ends repair that doesn’t take off a lot of length is to ask your hairdresser for a ‘split cut’: they’ll know how to remove split ends with scissors by twirling each strand of hair and snipping off the ends that stick out, without chopping off any noticeable inches from your hair.
Home remedies for split ends
The best split ends remedy is to preserve the natural moisture content of your hair. Pick your shampoo carefully and avoid harsh ingredients, especially if your hair is naturally dry. It’s also a good idea to use a conditioner regularly and to give your hair a moisturising treatment once a week or so.
Treatments with natural oils make some of the best home remedies for split ends. Ingredients in your kitchen like olive oil, or specialised cosmetic oils like argan or jojoba oil, give thirsty hair a boost of moisture. Massage them gently into the ends of your hair and leave them in for as long as possible before rinsing them out. Two other home remedies for split ends and dryness are eggs and honey. You can even combine these for maximum effect. Try a homemade hair mask with one egg, one teaspoon of honey and two tablespoons of olive oil and leave in your hair for half an hour, before shampooing and rinsing.
What causes split ends?
The ends of your hair start to split when they lose too much moisture and become brittle. Hair that’s become very dry will break at contact with anything: your clothes, the strap of your bag, or your hairbrush. All sorts of things can dry out your hair, from sunlight to over-exposure to heat through styling. Unfortunately, real split end repair isn’t possible after the fact; the best split end remedy is to protect the natural moisture balance of your hair before split ends occur.
How to protect your hair during styling
Most hair styling tools use heat in some way, so if your ends have seen better days but you still get your favourite hair looks, you might now be wondering what to do with split ends between salon visits. The key to avoiding damage is to minimise the drying effects of your styling tools, so it’s important to choose innovative technology that is designed to protect your hair. The Philips KeraShine VividEnds straightener features SplitStop Technology: a combination of the UniTemp sensor that prevents exposure to unnecessarily high heat, and smooth ceramic styling plates that minimise friction with the hair. Together, these provide optimum split ends protection for your hair.
Plus, negatively charged ions help to eliminate static and conditions the hair, smoothening down the outer layer of the cuticle. This creates a smooth, frizz-free result with dazzling shine.
A combination of the right care and innovative hair styling technology makes the best split ends remedy. These tips will help you to maintain the natural moisture balance of your hair and keep it looking strong and healthy.
