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Tips for Split Ends
Split ends can be caused by a number of things including over
exposure to heat, using faulty styling tools that snag your hair, by
not keeping up with your hair’s maintenance, by using the wrong
styling products, and by not using the right techniques to remove
tangles from your hair. If you have developed split ends then you
can deal with them by removing the split ends, by camouflaging the
split ends, or by using techniques to temporarily fix the split
ends.
Tips for Split Ends #1 – Wear a Disguise
If you notice that you have split ends but you don’t have the time
to deal with them right now then you can hide them. One way to do
this is to wear a hat or hair wrap. These items will conceal your
split ends and you will still look good. If you are not a hat person
then you can also style your hair to hide your split ends. For
example buns and braids are both great for hiding split ends. For
any fly aways or frizz use a hair gel to smooth down problem areas.
While disguises can be a temporary fix, you will want to address
your split ends quickly to avoid more serious hair damage.
Tips for Split Ends #2 – Use a Moisturizing Shampoo
One way to temporarily repair your split ends is to use a shampoo
that has an intense moisturizer added to it. This will help to merge
the split ends together for a couple of days. However, it is not a
permanent fix.
Tips for Split Ends #3 – Condition
Another temporary fix for split ends is to use a moisturizing
conditioner. When applying this product to your hair make sure that
you focus most of the conditioner on the split end. Saturate the
tips of your hair with the conditioner and pinch the ends of your
hair to help guide the split ends back together.
Tips for Split Ends #4 – Use a Flat Iron
If you have a flat iron then you can use this styling tool to help
merge your split ends back together temporarily. First, however, you
will want to apply a heat protecting serum to your hair. Then use
the flat iron to smooth out the bottom 2 inches of your hair.
Tips for Split Ends #5 – Nip it in the Bud
The only way to correct split ends permanently is to remove them. To
do this you will need to use a good pair of scissors. Hold your hair
with your fingers and really examine where the damage is. The
damaged section of your hair will be easy to see because it will be
lighter in color than your other hair and it will be dry and
crunchy. Trim the damaged segments off. Follow up by using a deep
conditioning hair treatment to protect the remaining hair from
damage, and to stop other split ends from developing.
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