Treatment and Trims
Split ends are medically termed as TRICOPTILOSIS
Split ends is nothing but the hair tips get split into two or more pieces.
It is the result of damaged hair.
CAUSES:
There are various factors that can cause split ends such as:
- Harsh hair brushing
- Frequent heat styling
- Infrequent hair trimming
- Frequent chemical treatments
- Hair dryness
- Using harsh chemicals containing hair care products
TYPES:
TRADITIONAL SPLIT
DEEP SPLIT
FEATHER SPLIT
TAPER SPLIT
INCOMPLETE SPLIT
KNOT SPLIT
MANAGEMENT:
The best way to get rid of split ends is to trim them regularly (every 3 months)
Ways to prevent split ends are:
- Limit use heat styling tools
- Drink water 2-3 liters
- Eat healthy food containing vitamin E & omega fatty acids
- Deep conditioning hair masks will help keep hair nourished
- Do not over wash your hair
- Incorporate sulfate free shampoos in your routine. Try our Olaplex #4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo. It repairs and protects hair from everyday stresses — including damaged hair, split ends, and frizz — by re-linking broken bonds. Leaves hair easier to manage, shinier and healthier with each use. N°4 is color-safe and proven to reduce breakage and strengthen all types of hair.
- Use Olaplex #5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner after shampooing. Leaves hair easier to manage, shinier and healthier with each use. Protects and repairs damaged hair, split ends, and frizz by re-linking broken bonds. It is color-safe and will strengthen and leave your hair stronger than ever.
- Use wood and/or shower comb to detangle hair properly
HOME REMEDIES:
- Avocado hair mask
make a hair mask with smashed avocado, honey, & olive oil & apply it to lengths of hair. Wash it off after 30-40 minutes.
- Coconut oil
Apply coconut oil and wrap hair in a warm towel for 30 minutes. This will help in conditioning your hair.
- Almond oil/ Argan oil
You can apply 2-3 drops of sweet almond oil or argan oil to the ends of your hair as leave in conditioner to nourish them.
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