NO MORE SPLIT ENDS WITH THESE TIPS

If you notice a hair strand that is split at the visible end and is fraying off, then you are most likely looking at a split end. If you are experiencing tangling of hair strands more often than before, then you perhaps have split ends. To be sure, simply wind a strand of hair around your finger. If the strand feels rough and broken, then it could be a split end.

Split ends are a common hair problem. They are indicative of dry damaged hair. Split ends are of many types. They can be a double split, tree split, fork or partial split.

Table of Contents:

• Split End Causes
• Damage from Heat Styling
• Damaging Hair Habits
• Subjecting Hair to Excessive Chemical Treatments
• An Unhealthy Diet
• Using Damaging Hair Products
• Climate
• Characteristics of Split Ends
• Solutions
• Trim Split Ends
• Go for Deep Conditioning Regularly
• Keep your Hair Nourished with a Healthy Diet
• Choose Chemical-Free Hair Products
• Protect your Hair with a Heat Protectant
• Avoid Excess Hair Coloring
• Use a Silk Pillowcase
• Recommendation
• Expert Tip

Split End Causes

While fixing split ends is recommended, preventing them is more beneficial. Prevention is possible when you know the causes of split ends. There are several reasons for split hair, including genetic causes. The most common reasons include the following:

Damaging Hair Habits

Bad hair habits can cause more damage to your hair than you may realize. If your routine hair grooming includes the following, then you are more susceptible to split ends:

• Washing your hair frequently
• Brushing your hair roughly, especially when it is wet
• Sleeping with your wet hair tied up
• Washing your hair with hot water or subjecting your hair to a hot shower too often
• Drying your hair after a wash by tying it up high in a towel  
• Exposing your hair to heat-styling treatments specified above without using a reliable heat protectant
• Not trimming your hair regularly 
• Not using proper protection during chemical treatment of your hair

Subjecting Hair to Excessive Chemical Treatments

Chemical treatments such as bleaching, perming and dyeing tend to disturb the natural strength of your hair and its roots. If you are undergoing such treatments too often, then you are making your hair susceptible to intense hair damage, including split ends.

An Unhealthy Diet

If your hair is low on nutrition, then it becomes susceptible to split-end hair damage. Hormone imbalance and vitamin deficiencies can result in hair damage, which is why eating healthy foods is a must for healthy split-end-free hair.

Here are some healthy foods that aid in nurturing your hair:

• Foods rich in vitamin B strengthen hair and help in its growth. Some examples of such foods include salmon, eggs, organ meats such as liver, milk, legumes, beef and yogurt.
• Foods rich in vitamin E deliver antioxidant activity, which is beneficial for the scalp. Almond butter, almonds, and sunflower oil and seeds, are some foods that are excellent sources of vitamin E.
• Iron-rich foods help control hair loss. Organ meats, shellfish, red meat, spinach and legumes are some iron-rich foods.
• Foods rich in vitamin C enhance body’s ability to absorb iron. Bell peppers, kiwis, guavas, oranges and strawberries are rich in vitamin C.
• Vitamin D-rich foods help hair growth by activating inactive hair follicles. Eggs, fish, and cod liver oil are some foods rich in this vitamin.
• Foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids help counter body’s inflammatory effects that can lead to hair loss. Tofu, chia seeds, avocados, Brussels and shellfish are rich in this nutrient.

Climate

The climate of your geography may not be in your control, but it surely has an impact on your hair. Factors such as too much sun exposure and absence of humidity can lead to dryness of hair, which makes you vulnerable to split ends.

Characteristics of Split Ends

Did you know that there are over 12 different types of split ends?

Though there are different types of split ends, the most common are of 4 types. You can recognize the type of split end you have, based on its characteristics:

• If you see your hair split into two at the end, then you are looking at a double split.
• A partial split is a small split at the end of a strand, and is indicative of an impending double split.
• A fork split resembles a fork with its three prongs. Fork split is a sign of deep and advancing hair damage. Left untreated, fork split can lead to a tree split.
• A tree split in a hair strand resembles a tree with little branches. A tree split shows that your hair has been damaged extensively and a trimming is urgently required. In its most intense form, a tree split consists of tiny sub-splits emerging from initial splits.
• Other types of split ends include long, deep, white spots, feather, offshoot, incomplete split, right angle and a knot.

Solutions

Split ends creep into your hair and before you realize it, most of the damage is done. So, how do you address split end problems and prevent them, if possible?

It is possible to treat and even prevent split ends and improve the texture and health of your hair. Given here are some solutions that you may want to consider for strong and split end-free hair:

Go for Deep Conditioning Regularly

Deep conditioning nourishes your hair without damaging its natural oils. You can use reliable deep conditioners as frequently as once a week. Frequent deep conditioning treatment is essential if you use heat-styling treatments often, or are a habitual swimmer.

With deep conditioning, you can maintain your hair strong and healthy while minimizing split ends and turning your mane soft and shiny.

You would want to try WOW Skin Science conditioners if you are looking for the best and the safest deep conditioning treatment for your hair.

Keep your Hair Nourished with a Healthy Diet

To make your hair healthy, start from the inside. Nourish your hair with healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle. Include fresh vegetables and fruits in your daily diet. In particular, include foods healthy for the hair.

In addition to the foods mentioned above, include foods such as walnut, brown rice and lentils, which are rich in biotin. This nutrient is key to strengthening your nails and hair. Make way for oranges and leafy vegetables in your diet to obtain folic acid. This nutrient promotes red blood cell production, which in turn, is key to hair growth.

Be assisted by supplements if you feel diet alone is not providing the essential nutrients. Be sure to seek the opinion of your doctor before starting supplements.

Most important is keeping yourself hydrated. Without sufficient hydration, body becomes dehydrated. Dehydration not only weakens your body but also makes your hair dry. Dry hair leads to hair damage such as breakage and split ends.

Choose Chemical-Free Hair Products

Whether you are shampooing your hair, using a deep conditioner, or applying any hair-styling product, use only products free of harsh chemicals. Harsh chemicals can make your hair dry and frizzy, sucking out its natural moisture. Read product labels to know if the product contains harmful chemicals such as parabens and silicon.

Also, choose products that address issues of dry hair and split ends specifically. Such products save you from expensive salon treatments that may be required to fix your damaged hair.

WOW Skin Science hair products, including hair oils, shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, are natural and designed to address specific hair issues. These natural products rejuvenate your hair, keep it hydrated, and nourish it from the roots.

Protect your Hair with a Heat Protectant

It may not always be possible to let your hair flow naturally. You may want to try a cute curl to wow your friends or go for a professional style to impress your employers. So, there are occasions that warrant the use of a heat-based styling device.

You may not be able to prevent heat-styling your hair, but you can reduce the impact of heat devices such as dryers, curlers and straighteners, on your hair. Use heat protectants when using these styling treatments. This precaution reduces hair damage by heat.

As a protective measure, allow your hair to dry in the air, before styling. Keep the temperature on heat-styling devices at medium. Increasing the temperature can cause extensive damage to your hair.

Avoid Excess Hair Coloring

You may love your natural hair color, but you may want to experiment with different colors too. If you are using techniques such as bleaching or dyeing, then do not indulge in them too often. Consider going for natural hair coloring methods instead. With natural methods, you do not have to repeat your coloring, which protects your hair and saves your money too.

Use a Silk Pillowcase

The best way to keep your hair while sleeping is to let it down and allow it its natural flow. A silk pillowcase reduces hair damage because it is slippery and does not cause the hair to snag as is the case with a cotton pillowcase. Whether you toss or turn during sleep, you can sleep in peace knowing that your hair is safe while you sleep.

Expert Tip

Try a hair mask to address split end issues effectively. Use a hair mask once a week for best results.

Split ends can be frustrating. But you can effectively treat them with good food, regular trimming and healthy hair habits. Choosing the right haircare products is crucial. With this haircare routine, you should be seeing natural glossier and healthy hair soon.

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