How to Repair Split Ends

Posted on May 27th, 2009 by Elaine

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Do you have small wisps of hair sticking out from the ends of your locks? These are split ends. Not only do they ruin a great hairstyle, but split ends also make your hair look unhealthy and unruly. Don’t fret, though because there are ways to split with split end problems.

What You’ll Need:

Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner
Wide toothed comb
Soft-bristled brush
Towel
Sharp scissors
Quick fix split end products
Avocado
Mayonnaise
Olive oil

Split End Preventive Measures

The best way to repair slit ends is to prevent them from appearing in the first place. Preventive measures involve changing several hygienic practices. Here are some tips to remember.

Wash And Dry Your Hair Properly

When you wash your hair, wet it with warm, not hot water, then use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Warm water allows the hair cuticles to open, so the conditioner goes into the hair shaft immediately, and starts moisturizing it. Condition your hair properly, leaving it for three to five minutes. If possible, wrap your hair in a towel and leave the conditioner for a few minutes. Afterwards, rinse out the conditioner using cool water, sealing the hair shaft. If your hair is well-conditioned, you can control the appearance of split ends in the future.

When you dry your hair, don’t squeeze it or rub the towel on it. Instead, pat it with a towel gently. Avoid too much blow-drying, too.

Brush Your Hair The Right Way

If you wish to brush your hair while it’s still wet, use a wide-tooth comb instead of a regular brush. If your hair’s already dry, use a soft-bristled brush. Comb gently, avoiding tugging or pulling on your hair. If you encounter tangles, try to undo them with your fingers and not the comb. Also, avoid combing and brushing hair too much. Excessive brushing can cause more damage than good.

Relax In Between Treatments

If your hair is often exposed to harsh chemical treatments (such as coloring, relaxing or rebonding), it looses moisture easily, making it prone to breakage. Make it a point to relax your hair in between treatments. Wait at least a month or so after, before you undergo another treatment. Another tip: don’t color and relax your hair at the same time.

Try A Natural, Homemade Product

Preparing a natural home treatment mix is a great way to protect your hair ends from splitting in the future. These can be time consuming and messy, but the results are certainly worth it.

Apply mayonnaise on your hair once a week, using it like a conditioner, Rinse it well.
Mash up some avocado add some hot olive oil, then leave it on your hair. Cover with a towel and leave it there for 20 minutes. Afterwards, rinse it.

When These Tactics Fail

It’s either you didn’t follow these tips or you learned about them too late; Don’t fret, because there are still ways to repair split ends.

Try A Quick Fix Product

If you’re looking for a temporary fix to your split ends problem, one option is to use a quick fix product. These products contain chemicals that glue the split ends together. This will give you a sleek, healthy look for a short time. While this tactic works, it’s still not as good as actually removing and repairing the hair ends.

Trim The Split Ends

The best way to repair split ends is to cut them off with very sharp scissors or commercial split end cutters. Snip your hair across, and not at an angle, because this can still cause splitting. If you know how to cut your own hair, do it yourself, but if you’re afraid to do this, ask a professional stylist to help you out. Ask for a great hairdo that will remove the split ends, but give you a nice look. One tip: don’t just trim off the ends. Consider cutting at least an inch or two, because sometimes, splits are also found at numerous hair shaft points.

Split ends are annoying, but if you know how to prevent and repair them, they won’t be a problem. Follow these tips so you’ll never have to split with your sleek, beautiful hair.