Split hair is a problem that worries many girls. Even high-quality and expensive products designed to eradicate this deficiency do not always cure split ends. What to do? First you need to find out the cause of unwanted changes in the hairline.
Why does my hair split?
Exfoliating ends appear due to the layered structure of the hair, the inner layer of which consists of keratin, and the outer, or cuticle, protects the inner part from damage. In turn, the cuticle consists of several rows of scales, overlapping each other. When the cuticle is destroyed, the inner layer is damaged, and the keratin exfoliates. Even if a girl properly looks after her hair, split ends may appear . What to do with it? You have to periodically visit the hairdresser and cut the ends, keeping the length.
There are other reasons why split ends occur. What to do in each case?
- If we talk about weather conditions, women's hair needs protection all year round: they need to be protected from direct sun, from temperature extremes, from rain and cold. Sea salt also does not always have a good effect on the structure of the hair.
- Heat exposure in the form of a hair dryer or ironing, curling iron or curler definitely destroys the hair. Before using them, you need to apply a thermal protective agent.
- Limit mechanical damage as much as possible: wet hair should not be bandaged with an elastic band, combed or wiped with a towel intensively. It is important to choose the right comb - it is desirable that it is with rare teeth, wooden or from natural bristles.
- It is undesirable to wash too often, especially with poor-quality means. To care for split ends, it is important to provide them with proper nutrition and protection.
How to remove split ends?
Rules for hair care that help prevent the destruction of their structure:
- First of all, you need to cut off the ends that are already damaged, otherwise the hair will begin to break down along its entire length. One effective way is to cut with hot scissors. This method “seals” the tips, so that they do not break further.
- It is also necessary to choose special serums for split ends, corresponding to the type of scalp. If the tips are very dry, they need additional moisture.
- Regularly need to do scalp massage.
- Periodic nutrition of hair with vitamins will strengthen their structure and prevent cross-section.
Other methods of solving the problem
There are several other ways to eliminate split ends. What to do if you decide on folk remedies? Before washing your hair, try brushing the ends with olive, almond or castor oil. Then wrap your head in a towel, and after an hour, rinse your hair in the usual way and apply a fresh egg or sour milk. After that, you can rinse the curls with tea, infusion of chamomile or linden.
Also a great “grandma’s way” is carrot oil. If it is not, carrot juice (freshly squeezed) in the form of a compress is suitable. But blondes should be careful with this remedy: juice can stain curls. After using the shampoo, try rinsing your hair with an oxidized solution (1 tbsp.spoon of lemon juice or vinegar per liter of water).