Hair damaged with split ends so severe that the tips break off — one of the most frustrating hair problems. The longer the hair, the more split ends occur, because longer hair requires more nutrients, and if they are insufficient, hair will split and eventually break and fall. Today we bring easy tips to handle the split-end hair problem.
Trim your ends regularly
For those with long hair or hair prone to splitting, regularly trimming the ends is recommended to prevent split ends and resulting breakage — about every 3 months is sufficient. But if you notice split ends beginning before that, trim them right away.
Don't brush hair immediately when it is tangled
Short hair is less of a problem, but long hair often gets badly tangled. Some people reach for a comb immediately, pulling the hair until it breaks, and the already weak ends break off too. When hair is tangled, use your fingers to gently work out the tangles first, then use a comb to style.
Dry hair properly after washing
After washing, gently pat hair dry with a towel; don't rub or scrub vigorously, as wet hair is most vulnerable to breakage. Importantly, avoid blow-drying with hot air or straightening/curling while hair is still damp, as this causes dryness, split ends, and breakage.
Don't tie hair too tightly
Besides ruining the shape, tying hair with an elastic that is too tight increases the chance of breakage. For those with long hair who want to tie it up, choose a quality hair tie and avoid tying too tightly.
Use a treatment to nourish hair
Keeping hair constantly moisturized is another way to prevent breakage. Use a hair treatment focusing especially on the ends for those with split-end issues, and do it regularly. That way hair won't be dry and damaged, won't split and break, and it will also be soft and silky.
