How do split ends occur?

Question

I've been growing out my hair, and I'm noticing some split ends. I started to wonder why we get them.

Answer 1

split ends occur no matter what, if you don't get a trim every once in a while. but other things can also give you split ends. here's a list of how to stop them.

Answer 2

Why Split Ends Occur

Answer 3

People acquire split ends for various reasons, but I think the most common reason why is due to brushing it. Dont get me wrong it is necessary to brush your hair but over-brushing can damage it. And having split ends is considered damaged hair so try getting a trim every 3 months to keep it nice and healthy looking.

Answer 4

Split ends are caused by combing the wrong way and brushing hair while it is wet.

Answer 5

Split end occur whena new layer of growth forms and you don't get the dead layer of hair gone, so it started to dplit and in some cases break

Answer 6

they can be caused by several things. Like if you heat style allot (blow drying, flat iron, curling irons etc.) or it happens because your hair "ages" too. Your hair starts to split around every 6 wks. That's why you should trim every 6 wks. and your stylist should be telling you this.

Answer 7

Dry, brittle hair is the cause split hair. never use hot water on your hair. Always use cool water.

Answer 8

for me, split ends occur due to using my straightening iron so much, but i have to use it or else my hair is a big poof....so it sucks but i have to use it.... and get regular trims

Answer 9

check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:-- Dry hair / Oily hair/ Splitends / Fruit Packs for scalp
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/natural-homemade-tip-for-oily-dry-hair.html#name1

Answer 10

we get them bc when we brush our hair we pull to hard, we don't wash our brushes enough, don't cut it often enough. there are tons of reasons these are just some of them.