How do you Get Rid of Split Ends

Do you ever think that if you could just get rid of split ends, you’d be able to have healthier more beautiful hair?

Solving the split ends “mystery” is a big topic among hair care fanatics including why we get them, how to repair them, seal them, eliminate them and prevent them in the first place.

Dealing with split ends can be hopeless sometimes but there are quite a few things that you can do about them. Keep reading and you’ll find out all you need to know, especially how to get rid of split ends for good.

Causes of Split Ends

Grab a small section of your hair and take a look at your ends. What do you see? Hair that’s split in two? or three? or four? You’ve got a case of split ends!

Before we figure out how to get rid of split ends, let’s see how you got them in the first place.

There are quite a few reasons that you could be getting split ends.

You could possibly just have dry hair genetically or due to over coloring, perming, or relaxing. Split ends also can be result of using non hair-friendly accessories such as bands with metal clips or metal barrettes.

Too much heat from flat irons, blowdryers and curling irons also lead to split ends.

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In order to keep split ends from being a constant nuisance, it is important to determine where the split ends are coming from. There are many reasons split ends occur. Those reasons are typically different for everyone and depend on a number of factors.

Things like diet, how you use a towel, and even the way hair gets combed can make a big difference in reducing split ends.

Poor Diets

Most people do not realize that their diet plays an integral part in the health of their hair. Excessive split ends can easily be remedied with a few, minor diet changes.

In order for hair to remain healthy, it requires a diet rich in healthy nutrients and minerals. Excessive carbohydrates, high fats and sugar in a diet will cause hair to dry out, as it will lack the natural moisturizers found in calcium and vitamins C and D.

Excessive Toweling

Split ends occur when the hair is dry and damaged. Toweling after the shower can be a big reason why hair gets damaged. The more friction used when toweling and drying hair, the more damage is done to the hair itself.

Using the towel to squeeze excess moisture from the hair, rather than using it to “rub” the moisture out, will significantly reduce the damage to it and will prevent excessive split ends.

Cheap Hair Dryers

For some, hair dryers are a necessity. Not everyone can wait several hours to dry their hair naturally. Cheap hair dryers can put out far too much heat and will do real damage to hair.

Using a quality hair dryer might be a little more expensive, but they will also significantly reduce the amount of split ends to contend with and extend the time needed between trims by regulating the amount of heat that is used.

There’s a “Right” Way to Use a Comb?

Excessive combing is one of the leading causes of split ends. Every time the hair is combed, it is slightly damaged. Combing the hair more than necessary will lead to many more split ends.

When using a comb, it is important to not only limit its use to only what is necessary but to also be gentle with the comb to avoid creating more split ends than is necessary.

Too Much Color

There are hundreds of hair coloring products on the market today. Unfortunately, many of them can damage hair. The more times the hair is colored, the more moisture is taken out of it, which causes split ends.

To reduce split ends, use a high-quality, name brand color product that is designed to be gentle on the hair. Eliminating the use of color products will also have a real impact on reducing split ends.

Split ends can be a nightmare to deal with. Even after spending a fortune on expensive products and treatments, without the right care, split ends will never go away. By finding the causes of split ends, it becomes possible to prevent and eliminate them from coming back.

As you can see, there are lots of reasons that you may have gotten split ends but how easy is it to repair them?

Repairing Split Ends

Repairing split ends is one of the biggest myths about hair care! As I already mentioned, a split end is a hair that has split into one or more strands. It is impossible to put it back together again.
While there is no real way of repairing split ends, it is possible to do something about them temporarily to give them a better appearance.

Sealing Split Ends

Sealing split ends may be terminology that you have never heard of. It is a method of temporarily putting back together split ends for the sake of appearance. The best way to seal split ends is to use a serum.

Take a few drops of the serum like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Healing Shine Serum and rub it between your palms. Then apply liberally to your ends.

This should make the split ends stick to each other and give the appearance of no split ends. You’ll have a smoother, healthier look for a temporary period of time.

Again, sealing split ends is only temporary, to completely improve the overall health of your hair, you must get rid of them permanently.

Eliminating Split Ends

Getting rid of the split ends is the second-best thing to do about them! (What’s the first, you ask? Well, I’ll get to that in a minute.) Eliminating split ends will lead to longer, healthier hair in the long run.

The best way to get rid of split ends is to simply trim them. You could trim the individual hairs that have splits or you can trim the entire head of hair for evenness.

Cutting off a split end is permanent. It is gone. Getting rid of split ends should be a regular part of your hair care routine. Watch your hair for split ends and get regular trims to eliminate them.

Here’s a little tip on keeping split ends at bay: One thing that I frequently do is just use a pair of professional scissors and grab a new section of hair every couple of days or so, then do a search for split ends.

I trim them off a little above the split. That way, any splits that are missed during regular trims are taken care of.

Some other Tips to Cure Split Ends

Split ends affect nearly everyone with long hair. It is common practice to treat split ends by cutting them out with scissors in front of the mirror and buying time until the next trim at the local salon.

Shortly afterwards though, the split ends usually just come right back. Preventing split ends is easier than dealing with them day in and day out. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent split ends from coming back.

30 Day No Product Challenge and Cold Water Conditioning

One of the reasons getting rid of split ends is so hard is that most people’s hair is used to being mistreated. Using styling products and even some shampoos leaves a coating on the hair, even after washing.

Going 30 days without using any hair care products will leave the hair as natural as it can be. Use a high-quality conditioner in the shower and rinse with very cold water. The cold water will contract the hair follicle and lock in the moisturizer, making it significantly more effective.

Using the Right Brush and Sleeping on the Right Pillow

Most of today’s modern hairbrushes are made from plastic or cheap metals. The problem with these tools is that when they start to wear out, burs start to occur on the bristles and can damage the hair.

Using a natural boar’s hair brush will prevent this. The same thing happens with many of the linen pillowcases today. The material is abrasive to hair and can also damage it. Investing in a nice satin pillowcase will keep the hair safe at night.

Eating Right and Consulting a Doctor

Many of today’s foods are treated with chemicals to keep them on the store shelves longer. Switching to organic fruits and vegetables will eliminate these harmful chemicals and can actually make a significant difference in the health of the hair.

It is important to keep in mind that split ends and other hair conditions can be a sign of a vitamin deficiency. If split ends persist after trying many methods to get rid of them, it would be a good idea to consult with a doctor to check for any of these deficiencies.

Get Rid of Split Ends as Soon as they Appear

Even with proper care and preventative measures, the occasional split end is bound to occur. It is important to cut the offending hair as soon as possible so it does not have the chance to cause deeper splits in the hair strand.

Making sure to use sharp scissors to remove occasional split ends from home and getting a trim every six weeks will go a long way in keeping split ends at a minimum when used with other preventative measures.

Many people think there is no solution to split ends. Some even intentionally cut their hair shorter than they would like just to try and avoid them.

It is actually easier than most would think to prevent split ends. By using the right products, eating right and getting rid of them as soon as they appear, split ends can become a thing of the past in no time.

Home Remedies for Split Ends

There are thousands of products on the market today that promise to cure, repair and prevent split ends. Since split ends are such a common occurrence, the demand for these products is quite substantial. Most of these products are very expensive and many do not deliver on their promises.

Most people are not even aware that are there are common household remedies for split ends that will not break the bank.

The Lime and Egg Whites Trick

Many of the top end hair care products on the market today use chemicals to reproduce the same effects from two very inexpensive products found in most kitchens.

Limes and egg whites have been used to treat split ends and hair loss for generations. Simply cut a lime in half and place both halves in the microwave.

The microwave will make the limes release more juice. Rub the limes into the scalp gently for two minutes. Separate one egg and save the whites. Rub the egg whites into the hair and gently massage the scalp.

The combination of citrus and protein will give hair follicles the boost in nutrients they need to make new hair strong and less prone to split ends.

Using Pandanus Leaves and Coconut Milk to Eliminate Split Ends

Pandanus leaves are an all-natural home remedy that was used hundreds of years ago to treat several hair and skin conditions. Combine a few leaves with a can of coconut milk and let it sit on the hair for at least 24 hours.

This will infuse the coconut milk with the oils from the Pandanus leaves. Apply the coconut in small amounts and gently rub it into clean and dry hair.

Use the tips of the fingers to gently massage the scalp. When the hair becomes wet with the coconut milk, wrap the hair in a towel and sleep on it overnight. Many have reported significant reductions in split ends after only two weeks.

Use Olive Oil and Say Goodbye to Split Ends

One of the best ways to treat split ends is with a salon-quality hot oil scalp massage. Unfortunately, the hair salons charge outrageous prices for these treatments and usually use chemically treated oils that can often times do more damage to the hair in the long run.

Everyday cooking olive oil is a wonderful substitute for this expensive treatment and is far less pricey. Simply heat up one cup of high grade olive oil to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It should be warm to the touch but not hot enough to cause pain.

Simply massage the hot oil into your scalp for 30 minutes at a time. The results are truly amazing.

Split ends are a common problem for anyone with long hair. The market has been flooded with thousands of products to treat split ends; however, not all of them are effective and most of them are very expensive.

In many cases, treating split ends from home with very inexpensive products will often be more effective and far less costly than using expensive products or going to a salon.

Preventing Split Ends

Now, here’s the goldmine solution to split ends. Prevent split ends from occurring intially! This is even harder than getting rid of split ends! There are various things that you can do.

Re-read what I wrote about how split ends occur and stop doing them! Or at least reduce the amount.

Get regular trims. How does this prevent split ends? Well, after several sessions of regular trimming, you’ll eventually have no split ends. Then you’ll trim your hair before you get any!

Split ends are a huge inconvenience that is so common that people often think they are just a part of having longer hair. In fact, split ends occur because of specific reasons.

Fully repairing split ends is not possible and it is actually much easier to just prevent them from happening in the first place. It is important to remember that not every person’s split ends happen for the same reason, but there are things everyone can do to keep them from coming back.

Proper Daily Hair Care

The condition of the hair is a direct reflection on how it is taken care of on a daily basis. Without addressing the health of the hair, it is impossible to give it that healthy and luxurious look.

To prevent split ends from occurring, make sure to use a quality moisturizing conditioner and apply it very gently. The more care that is taken when washing and conditioning the hair, the less damage gets done to it. It is also important to keep the conditioner in the hair for several minutes so that it has time to take effect.

Styling Properly

Styling the hair does more damage and causes more split ends than anything else. Even the simple act of brushing can be one of the root problems of split ends. Make sure to brush gently as this will prevent the hair from being damaged.

Hair is most likely to be damaged at its tips, which is why split ends are the most common problem associated with longer hair. Getting a haircut every six weeks will not only make hair healthier in the long run, but it will also get rid of damaged hairs before they get out of hand.

Preventing Split Ends Everyday

Most people are oblivious to the amount of damage that is done to hair on a daily basis. Weather conditions and a person’s activity level play a huge part in the creation of split ends. Hair can be damaged by overly dry or humid weather but can be treated with the right moisturizers.

Physical sports can also lead to damaged hair, especially in water-based sports such as swimming. It is important to take steps to protect the hair in these settings. Wearing a hat or protective covering can help in most cases.

Also remember to keep your hair well-conditioned and moisturized .

Split ends commonly form at the ends of hair because it is the dryest area. Therefore, if you get these dry areas trimmed, you don’t give the split ends a chance to form! Preventing split ends take dedication but it’s so worth it!

Conclusion

To get rid of split ends completely may be a short or long process, depending on how drastic the route is that you choose to take.

Dry hair is a common reason for split ends. A lot of the same techniques to eliminate dry hair, can also help with preventing split ends.

Split ends can lead to a haggard weathered appearance of hair. Learning the methods to get rid of split ends as well as how to prevent them will put you on the road to long, healthy hair.