Is it a big deal that I trim my split ends as I see them here and there? Am I doing any damage by doing this?
2006-11-22 18:02:23 · 11 answers · asked by spottylover 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
That depends, are we talking a dozen hairs or more than you can count? If it's the former trim away (I do it myself sometimes), but if it it's the latter then you probably need a haircut. I don't know what your hair looks like but you could easily make it an uneven mess if you keep snipping at it. Also, split ends usually keep splitting & destroy the hair shaft. You might get the ones you can see split on the ends, but you could have hundreds more that have split almost all the way up the shaft & will fall out prematurely. A 1 to 3 inch cut (depending on how long your hair is) is the only way to get rid of badly split ends. After the cut get a good conditioner & comb it through your hair to lay the cuticle flat. Don't comb your hair again after you rinse & don't rub a towel through your hair - gently squeeze the the excess water from your hair with a towel. Get a trim every 2 to 3 months & you won't have a problem again!
2006-11-22 18:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by ReeniePie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, trimming your hair is good. Instead of trimming the split ends here and there, just get a haircut. Trim an inch off.
Or maybe what you're doing is combing your hair while it's wet. I think that also causes split ends.
2006-11-22 18:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! Take sections of your hair (small ones) and twist gently into a rope like shape. Keep holding the end and extend it as far as your hair will go (not tugging in any way.) Now you will see all your split ends sticking out screaming to be trimmed! By all means cut away. If left un-trimmed....they will continue to split and tangle causing you to brush out those tangles causing more and more split and snapped ends!
Trim away friend!
2006-11-22 18:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by ktltel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's actually the only way to rid of split ends! What you're doing is very good and healthy for your hair. Split ends are damaged hair. Keep on doing what you're doing.
2006-11-22 21:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by silentirises 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trim all the splits you can see. Get regular haircuts as well. This will remove them, minimize them, and promote new hair to grow!
GoodLuck!
2006-11-22 18:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by Yvonne Mystic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Split ends may mean you have a Vitamin A deficiency.
2006-11-22 18:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's actually a good solution to split ends. Keep it up! =)
2006-11-22 18:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by augustine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Split ends are dead hair, the more you remove, the more your hair is capable of growing. Good job!
2006-11-22 18:03:49 · answer #8 · answered by Joshua H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no ,but please moisturize your hair with a good conditioner and your split ends will cease. The best conditioners are usually found at the beauty salons.
2006-11-22 18:14:54 · answer #9 · answered by mapleavenue456 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you're not doing any damage, it actually helps your hair more
2006-11-22 19:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by dishabaklaha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋