While you can’t completely avoid getting split ends, you can definitely take measures to prevent a head full of them. There is nothing that can ruin a perfectly done style more than the dull, frizzy ends of your hair taking away from the finished look. Not only will your new ‘do be ruined, but the health of your hair will be in dire question. It’s tough to grow your hair long and strong when the ends are fried, jagged and all different lengths.
Take a peek at these quick tips for prevention or recovery:
Trim
That’s right. The best way to avoid and conquer those pesky ends is to get your hair trimmed REGULARLY. Make sure if you are into the DIY hair rescue or are anti-hair salon that you not only know what you are doing, but are using the right tools. You can’t trim your hair with craft store scissors. This can cause more damage than you started with. Sharp, professional-grade scissors are needed for this task.
Ditch the Heat
I think it’s pretty apparent by now to everyone that overdoing it in the styling department can wreak havoc on your ends. No worries, you don’t have to completely end your ‘Blowout Sundays’, ‘Flat Iron Wednesdays’ an Curling Iron Fridays’. The key here is being practical and knowing the limits and boundaries you must set on yourself. If you want to curl your hair, why not skip the hefty blow dry session and opt for air drying. If you want to press your hair, why not try pin curls.
Mask in Moisture
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Treating your tresses with a hair mask every once in a while is a great way to lock in moisture and banish those pesky split ends. If you’ve never done a hair mask before, I would start with an easy
DIY protein mask that you can create at home. Use it every couple of weeks and you should see an improvement in your hair’s strength, softness and overall shine.
Shampoo and Condition Correctly
Shampooing and conditioning may seem like a basic step in the hair care process, but you may be surprised that you are missing a few key things. Focus on your roots as you shampoo and not the hair shaft, focus the conditioner on the ends of your hair, rinse with cool water.
Comb It Out
Whether it’s a specialized brush or a wide tooth comb make sure you detangle your tresses during the conditioning process. Be mindful that wet hair can be very fragile, so don’t be too heavy handed.
