how do u make dry hair and spilt ends on ur hair go away?

Question

my hair is always very dry but I never use anything that would damage my hair and i alway have spilt ends . my hair is also very thick ,hard to manage . please help

Answer 1

Repairing Dry Hair & Split Ends:

Since the hair we visually see above the surface of the scalp is essentially dead matter, how can we repair it from external environmental and/or chemical damage? First, we must realize that any product remedy we might add to our hair is always a temporary fix, no matter how good it is at initially solving certain hair challenges. Any product that is effective at controlling frizzies must be used periodically to continue to be effective. Some haircare products work for longer periods between uses, while others must be used every day to overcome challenges like split-ends.

This brings us to several fallacies concerning the shampoo and conditioning of hair. One of which is that a shampoo alone can increase the overall health of the hair. Shampoo, no matter what exotic or expensive ingredients are added to it, is designed to perform one single task - to cleanse the hair of excessive sebum (natural oils), body sweat and environmental impurities. It is a scientific contradiction that cleansing the hair alone will keep it healthy, once you have stripped it of all of its natural protective properties, like sebum. The longer your hair is, the less the chance is that these natural hair oils will reach the mid-shaft to ends of your hair with daily shampooing. This leaves the older and more vulnerable sections of the hairshaft exposed to further damage from heated styling appliances and chemical processes, such coloring or permanent waving.

Therefore, the mid-shaft to ends of your hair do not need the same intense daily cleansing as the first few inches of hair closest to the scalp. The remedy is very simple - as you gently massage your scalp while shampooing, only apply and focus your shampoo within the first 2 - 3 inches of hair closest to your scalp. When you rinse the shampoo from this base section of the hair it will quickly pass though the mid-shaft to ends of your hair, thus providing these areas with the lighter cleansing they require.

Many people have the misconception that daily conditioning (protection) of their hair will cause flatness or added weight. This challenge is easily resolved by, first, knowing how to physically condition the hair and, second, by understanding the different intended uses of the main 3 types of conditioners, i.e. - rinses, daily and deep conditioners.

Daily conditioning (protecting) any type of hair, from thin & fine to thick & frizzy, is basically the same. It is simply the reverse concept of shampooing hair as discussed above - considering that throughout the course of the day the first 3 inches of hair closest to the scalp will receive an adequate supply of naturally-occurring hair oil (sebum). Therefore, if you condition this area with a crème rinse or daily conditioner it can become over-conditioned, heavy & less manageable. The solution is to apply your conditioner from the mid-shaft (3 inches from scalp) of the hair to the ends. Then using a wide-toothed comb and holding onto the ends of your hair, gently comb the conditioner from mid-shaft to ends for even distribution, detangling and sealing split ends. By the time you finish doing this, the conditioner will have remained within your hair for the appropriate 3 to 5 minutes to be effective in temporarily repairing any damaged or frizzy areas.

The concept for applying deep conditioners is the same as above, however, the time the conditioner is left within the hair must be extended up to 20 minutes to allow penetration into the inner (cortical) layer of the hairshaft - only 10 minutes if your wrap your hair in a moist, hot towel. Deep conditioning should be done sparingly - once per week for most hair types. Deep conditioning the hair more than this is could cause the opposite intended effect. If you over-use a protein-based deep conditioner to strengthen and add body, it could cause the hair to become dry and brittle. If you over-use a moisturizing or oil-based deep conditioner, it could cause your hair to become limp and lifeless.

Many people are misinformed that it is safer to detangle the hair while it is dry. One must understand that the hair can stretch up to 50% of its length while wet without breakage, however, while dry, hair will break before it stretches 25% of its length. It is best to keep a wide-toothed comb within your shower to detangle & seal split-ends, as described above, while using a low pH (3.5 to 5.5 acidic) crème rinse or daily conditioner.

Answer 2

try using a hot oil treatment once a week shampoo and condition just once a week if u can so u dont strip the oils of natural oils,and try to leave off the heated products such as blowdry and straightners as much as u can, if u do use these make sure u use a heat protector, and before u blow dry use a leave in conditioner and a blow dryspray protector, but a trim will help you have a good a good start the rest will keep it in good condition. finally shampoo and conditioners are trial and error some suit you and not others and visa versa try some well known brands and try some cheaper ones youll be surprised, also a good hair masque once a fortnight would help alot as it sounds like u have curly hair which is usually dry anyway.

Answer 3

Ok I once found a website that you have to cut your hair to get rid of split ends. But if you are worried the stylist will cut too much, you can do it at home. Buy some haircutting scissors. Then you wrap the ends of your hair around you finger. If you see any major split ends that dont stay around your finger then just snip them off. Or if you dont even want to do that then you can probably find a shampoo somewhere tha will help a little but it wont totally get rid of it. Remember, if you dont handle this now then the split ends will be really long and youll have to cut off alot more hair than you want. I have to put up wityh this all the time so I know.

Answer 4

first trimm off ur split ends immediately. secondly use aveda's damage remedy hair care line. It is the best for dry damaged hair. thirdly, take your vitamins everyday and drink at least 8 glasses a water a day. Lastly, there are these satin head scarves that have built in conditioners in them u can get them in any beauty supply store. Wrap ur hair up before u go 2 bed at night with this satin scarf and ur hair will be soft and shiny in the morning. One last tip get some TCB hair food treatment creme and put some on the tips of ur fingers and massage into ur scalp at least 3x's a week. -GOOD LUCK

Answer 5

The only solution to split ends would be a healthy trim on a monthly basis. I am a stylist who works with long hair clients ,what I remind them is if you sacrifice those trims just to keep the hair long, then the hair will continue to split up the hair shaft causing eventual breakage. Also a good re moisturizer on the ends will help!

Answer 6

If you have split ends and your hair is ratty, that's a sure sign that you need a haircut. Go to a salon and get your haircut, and also ask if they could give you some kind of deep conditioning treatment (if you can pay for it). Also ask your stylist for some tips and manageability and how to keep your hair healthy. They'll know what to do. But first things first...get that haircut!

Answer 7

Deep condition your hair at least once a week, and get it at least trimmed regularly to stop split ends. I'd say try not to use a hairdryer/straighteners whenever you can, but I know that's easier said than done, my hair is thick and wavy and a pain in the bum lol

Answer 8

get a regular trim every 6 weeks and use a shampoo for dry damaged hair loreal have good ones as do aussie

Answer 9

beat the white of the egg and cocomut oil in a blender
apply to your oiled hair at the split end or whole hair keep in until dry and wash
repeat to get gud results

Answer 10

Sounds like me! God, I wish I knew the answer...I've tried it all...a lot of our dryness is nature--ADD LOTS and LOTS of moisture, a moisture shampoo and conditioner (ALWAYS condition!). A new line of shampoos and conditioners "for relaxed and natural" hair which contains oils necessary for very dry hair to smooth it out. Remember: moisture, or if it's really bad: oil-based products (targeted mainly at blacks, but good for anyone with our hair type --extremely dry, that is).

Answer 11

Get a good trim avoid using a blow dryer, creme rinse three times a week, deep condition once a week. Keep regular trims say every six weeks.