how do i prevent split ends in my hair?

Question

i don't use any chemicals, no hair straightning or hot curling done to my hair till yet.... but still they r there! help

Answer 1

Dry Hair and Split Ends
It doesn't take much hot air to turn your tresses into messes: Dry weather will do it. So will blow-drying. But don't start to think that arid attacks are the only way to damage your hair. Frequent shampooing and swimming in chlorinated pools do more to cripple coiffures than Delilah's scissors. Hair dyes, electric curlers and permanents also do a lion's share of damage to your mane.

Individually or in any combination, these factors can leave your hair arid, lifeless and chock-full of split ends. But here's how to offset the damage and put bounce and body on top again.

Don't hold the mayo. "Mayonnaise makes an excellent conditioner," says David Daines, owner of David Daines Salon in New York City. He advises a regular mayo bath--once a week or so. Put a dollop in the palm of your hand, then work it into your hair for at least five minutes before washing it out. (The preferred time for a full-blown mayo treatment is an hour, according to Daines.)

Spray on the brew. If mayo is a little too messy for your taste, you can still get help from the flip-top section of your refrigerator. "Beer is a wonderful setting lotion that gives a crisp, healthy, shiny look--even to dry hair," says Daines. Pour some of the brew into an empty pump-bottle. Then spray it onto your hair after you've shampooed and towel-dried but before you blow-dry or style. And don't worry about smelling like a lush-the odor of the beer quickly disperses.

Shampoo with care. It's in vogue these days to shampoo every day, but shampooing washes out the hair's protective oils," explains Thomas Goodman, Jr., M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in Memphis.

If you must shampoo daily, use a brand that's labeled "for dry or damaged hair," suggests Michael Ramsey, M.D., clinical instructor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Among the shampoos he recommends are DHS, Neutrogena, Pert Plus, Ionil and Purpose.

Help your hair with conditioner. "Using a conditioner after shampooing can benefit dry hair," says Dr. Ramsey. When hair is dry, the outer layers--called cuticles--peel away from the shaft, resulting in notorious split ends. When you follow up with conditioner, you "glue" these cuticles back to the shaft while adding lubrication. A side benefit: Conditioner helps prevent static electricity, which creates the "frizzies."

Dry without heat. Two of the most intense sources of heat and damage are curling irons and electric curlers, says Joanne Harris, who operates the Joanne Harris Salon in Los Angeles and whose clients include many Hollywood stars. She suggests you rediscover the unheated plastic cylinder rollers that were used in years gone by.

For straightening, wrap slightly moist hair under and around the cold rollers, as if you were creating a pageboy hairdo. Leave them in place for about ten minutes. For curling or adding wave, try using sponge rollers overnight or sleeping with moist braids. Since blow-drying is also damaging, gently pat hair dry with a towel.

Wear a hat. One of the easiest ways to avoid dry hair is simply to wear a hat during windy weather. "Whipping winds can fray your hair like a piece of fabric," says Dr. Ramsey. Plus, a hat helps protect hair from the sun, which can also dry .

Snip off split ends. What to do about split ends? Snip 'em off, suggests Dr. Goodman. One round of quick snips every six weeks or so should keep those frayed ends under control.

Answer 2

...GOOGLED...
STEP 1: Take care not to split them in the first place, because the only cure is a trim, according to trichologists (hair doctors) everywhere.
STEP 2: Don't brush hair when it's wet, because that's when it is at its most vulnerable. STEP 3: Cool it on the heat styling tricks. That means cut down on hair dryers, straightening irons, crimpers, curling irons and hot curlers.
STEP 4: Buy a natural-bristle brush that won't pull on hair and ultimately break it off, thereby causing a possible split end.
STEP 5: Wear a hat to minimize sun damage.
STEP 6: Use a shampoo that lists sunscreen as a major ingredient.
STEP 7: Condition after shampooing, and use a deep conditioner once a month.
STEP 8: Try a hair split repair product. It won't actually repair the hair, but it will minimize the stray hair look you hate.
STEP 9: Get a trim every six weeks. Tips & Warnings
Treat your hair as the fragile living thing it is; don't twirl, tug or abuse it.
A satin pillow case will minimize tangles.
Always use coated or covered rubber bands.
When you swim, wear a swim cap to protect your hair from harsh chlorine.
Learning preventative care is a must.
Too many products, treatments and fussy hairdos won't do your hair any good. Overdying and drying it are the main culprits.

Answer 3

STEP 1: Take care not to split them in the first place, because the only cure is a trim, according to trichologists (hair doctors) everywhere.

STEP 2: Don't brush hair when it's wet, because that's when it is at its most vulnerable.

STEP 3: Cool it on the heat styling tricks. That means cut down on hair dryers, straightening irons, crimpers, curling irons and hot curlers.

STEP 4: Buy a natural-bristle brush that won't pull on hair and ultimately break it off, thereby causing a possible split end.

STEP 5: Wear a hat to minimize sun damage.

STEP 6: Use a shampoo that lists sunscreen as a major ingredient.

STEP 7: Condition after shampooing, and use a deep conditioner once a month.

STEP 8: Try a hair split repair product. It won't actually repair the hair, but it will minimize the stray hair look you hate.

STEP 9: Get a trim every six weeks.

Answer 4

Great hair starts at the root,so a healthy diet is key.

Get a hair cut.A trim is necessary every 6 to 8 weeks to get rid of split ends.

Use a sulphate free shampoo.

For oilier scalp,try shampooing just your roots,follow with a conditioner.Use conditioner from the mid-shaft down where your hair is driest.

Use smoothing serum to get the frizz off your curly hair.It will smoothen and soften your hair and enable you to comb easily

Answer 5

Hi

Do you apply oil to your hair -If not start applying at lease twice a week.
Do you use a hard comb on your hair and comb your hair very roughly- Then just change the comb and the way you comb your hair.you use a soft comb and comb your hair very softly
Every month go to the parlour and trim you hair
Though it will take some time for the split to stop growing on hair-You will see the difference after a month or two.

Answer 6

ensure you employ the two a go away in conditioner which you put in after your bathe, or a sprig which will shield your hair from warmth injury. they sell numerous them at places like CVS. additionally, in case you relatively need to.. attempt getting an exceptionally sturdy straightner. I genuinely have a Jose Eber straightner and that is all ceramic so that is specific to no longer fry your hair (it makes use of detrimental ions). Plus it has a life-time assure. yet the two way verify youre using something to guard your hair from warmth injury and that would desire to maintain away the split ends.

Answer 7

Ahh.....the million dollar question. Good luck! I don't think you can prevent split ends entirely. Yeah you can cut it but than how do you get long hair if you cut it as many times as they want you to?
I have hair that is past my butt. I haven't had my hair cut in 2 years. I also don't use anything on my hair. I use to cut my hair and then would notice I still had split ends.
I now cut my split ends as I find them. I do not allow anyone to cut my hair!

Answer 8

you get split ends from every day wear and tear. the best way to prevent them is to always get your hair trimed every 6-8 weeks and to get your hair deep conditioned. at home you should always use high quality shampoo and conditioner. when you condition your hair leave it in for 3-5 min then rinse out with cool water. to find better products for your hair go to redken.com and do the hair servey.

Answer 9

do you put your hair up in a ponytail or anything like that.?? another thing is that in order for you to keep the split ends down you need to trim your ends one every 4-6 weeks...hope that this helps

Answer 10

Stop rough combing and electric drier. Drink minimum three litres of water per day.
Eat lots of fruits,vegetables and fish. Don't go after advertisements. Try to take a balanced food.