How
to prevent split ends
Trichoptilosis is a longitudinal splitting of hair fiber better
known as "split ends". It develops after the protective cuticle
has been stripped away from the end of hair fibers as a result
of over processing. Any chemical or physical trauma that
weathers the hair may eventually lead to split ends. Vigorous
brushing can even induce it. Typically the damaged hair fiber
splits into two or three strands and the split may be two or
three centimeters in length. However the greater the damage to
the hair fiber the more severe the split ends may be.
The best treatment for split ends is to cut the hair and remove
the split and damaged hair by receiving regular trims to
maintain blunt smooth ends.
Does anything really fix split ends?
You cannot mend split ends; the only way to get rid of them is
to trim your hair occasionally, tiny trims every four weeks, and
following with deep-conditioning treatments in order to keep
strands supple and flexible. Use good conditioners and don't
blow dry your hair on high heat. This type of a maintenance
routine should ensure that splits don't crop up at all.
Things to remember:
1. Don't brush hair when it's wet, because that's when it is at
its most vulnerable.
2. Cut down on hair dryers, straightening irons, curling irons
and hot curlers.
3. Buy a natural-bristle brush that won't pull on hair and
ultimately break it off, thereby causing a possible split end.
4. Wear a hat to minimize sun damage.
5. Condition after shampooing, and use a deep conditioner once a
month. |
