what is the best way to rectify split ends?

Question

i have super curly frizzy hair and i have to straighten my hair ALOT!

i have tons of split ends and my hair isn't very long so i cant continually cut my split ends.

please HELP!

Answer 1

best to cut them....sorry.

Answer 2

I am a Hairstylist, Platform Artist and a Regional Educator for the entire Southeastern US and the Caribean for a very well known Color House, so listen and learn! I am giving you the very best advice that I can, and for FREE!
First you need to protect your hair from the heat of the curling iron! Buy a good product to either spray on, or work into the hair and leave it on. If you don't know of any, go to your stylist and ask her opinion on a good product. She should have products to sell there and will be happy to help. Paul Mitchell has a full line of all hair products that are very good.
Next buy a good ceramic iron that has adjustable temperature settings and try not to use the flat iron every day or quite as often. A ceramic iron helps the hair to slide easily, adds shine and helps to protect against high temps.
Last but not least, make sure you cut your hair on a regular basis ie: no less than every 6 weeks. Believe it or not, by doing this it keeps the ends blunted and seals the ends from loss of moisture which causes split ends. When you don't do this, the ends start to separate and the cuticle layer opens up and you lose the moisture that's needed to keep your hair looking shiny and healthy.
You were blessed with curly hair, which means you have more versatility as to how to wear your hair, straight, curly and sexy, or even wavy. Explore the possibilities of different looks and always looking beautiful!
By doing these things it will encourage healthy hair growth, not look as frizzy and healthier looking, shiny gorgeous hair! I hope this advise helps you. Have fun and good luck with all your new looks!!!

Answer 3

The best way to rectify split ends is to first recognise that your curls are beautiful. Stop straightening them as it will only damage the hair more.

What you can do is to get a good cut and then trim regularly to rid the split ends slowly. On a day-to-day basis, use a hair serum to apply at the split ends to give them the moisture it needs. Serum also tends to lock in moisture at least till end of the day. Do not forget your rinse-off conditioner after each shampoo

Answer 4

You don't have to cut your hair but it is a good idea to do this every now and then: take small sections of your hair and twist them from top to end. Then take scissors and clip only the very ends or where you can see the split ends. I have hair to my waist, I get a 1/4 inch trim about every 4 months or so to keep it in good condition.
Good Luck.

Answer 5

See a beautician who specilizes in conditioning hair. They can recommend a specific conditioner which would suit your type of hair. I am sure your problem is the type of brush or comb you are using but since I am unale to see your hair to me this is the best way.
I am sorry but I think you should get a good "TRIM" to cut off just the split ends, use the proper brush and conditioner and you should finally be able to let your hair grow a bit. You should not hae to straighten your hair so much either.

Answer 6

I have that problem. I use a product called "Shine". It comes in a very small bottle and is available at Wal Mart, K-Mart, etc. It looks like clear oil but it doesnt make your hair oily. Make sure you rub it in really good on the ends. It will not fix the split ends, but it will lessen the appearance of them. Good Luck.

Answer 7

the best thing for them is to get them cut but if that really isnt a option make sure you use a heat protectoin spray each time you straighten your hair and try to use a hot oil or hair mask once a week, never straighten your hair when its wet and always use a wide tooth comb when you brush wet hair...

Answer 8

Get trims regularly, you don't have to take much off to keep hair healthy. Use a product designed to use with a straightner to protect against the heat. Seal hair with a blast of cool after you've straightened it to help smooth it.

Answer 9

Cutting them is the only way to get rid of them, but you can mask them with products like gel or styling wax.

You should consider not straightening your hair anymore. Stop trying to work AGAINST your curls. Work with them. I struggled with my naturally curly hair for many years before I learned how to work with it. Straightening it takes too much time and it doesn't look as good as well-done curls.

I use Garnier Fructis Hard Curl gel on my damp hair. Depending on your hair's length, use plenty of gel to coat all of your hair. Mine is shoulder length and I use about 2 palms full of gel. Distribute the gel with a comb and then spray hair with hairspray. I use Dove Extra Hold Flexible.

Blow dry using a diffuser (it doesn't friz out the curls). Turn your head upside down to blowdry the top of your head. Scrunch your hair a little as you blow dry to make the curls springy. Once dry ( takes me about 10 minutes) spray with hairspray again to hold.

Although I use a lot of product, once my hair is dry it is not crunchy or stiff.

After you style your hair, try not to touch your curls as much as you can. Touching them separates the curls and creates frizz.

Work WITH your beautiful curls, not AGAINST them by straightening them.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

I hate to say it, but you have to cut them off. Split ends cannot be repaired, no matter what it says on the bottle.