How
to prevent split ends
Trichoptilosis
is a longitudinal splitting of hair fiber better known
as "split ends". It develops after the protective
cuticle has been stripped away from the end of hair
fibers as a result of over processing. Any chemical
or physical trauma that weathers the hair may eventually
lead to split ends. Vigorous brushing can even induce
it. Typically the damaged hair fiber splits into two
or three strands and the split may be two or three
centimeters in length. However the greater the damage
to the hair fiber the more severe the split ends may
be.
The best treatment for split ends is to cut the hair
and remove the split and damaged hair by receiving
regular trims to maintain blunt smooth ends.
Does anything really fix
split ends?
You cannot mend split ends; the only way to get rid
of them is to trim your hair occasionally, tiny trims
every four weeks, and following with deep-conditioning
treatments in order to keep strands supple and flexible.
Use good conditioners and don't blow dry your hair
on high heat. This type of a maintenance routine should
ensure that splits don't crop up at all.
Things to remember:
1. Don't brush hair when it's wet, because that's
when it is at its most vulnerable.
2. Cut down on hair dryers, straightening irons, curling
irons and hot curlers.
3. Buy a natural-bristle brush that won't pull on
hair and ultimately break it off, thereby causing
a possible split end.
4. Wear a hat to minimize sun damage.
5. Condition after shampooing, and use a deep conditioner
once a month.
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