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How to Get Rid of Split Ends

When hair becomes dry or damaged, the hair shaft splits at the end. Here's how you can keep those unsightly splits from spoiling the looks of your locks.

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    Difficulty:
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    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Hat
    • Leave-in Conditioner Or Pomade
    • Wide-toothed Comb
    • Scissors
      • 1

        Keep brushing to a minimum since it promotes breakage. Brushing wet hair is a definite no-no; use a wide-toothed comb when hair is wet.

      • 2

        Strive for low-maintenance hair. Hair dryers, curling irons, perms and hair colors all damage hair. If you must blow-dry, use a cool setting and keep the dryer 6 inches (15 cm) from your hair.

      • 3

        Protect your hair from extreme weather. Wear a hat on sunny days and keep hair well moisturized in the dry winter months.

      • 4

        Apply a leave-in conditioner or pomade to the ends of your hair daily to keep them strong.

      • 5

        Snip away any split ends you spot. Cut at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the split. A split end will split the hair all the way up to the scalp, so snip it as soon as you spot it.

      • 6

        Schedule a trim with your hairstylist if you start seeing a lot of split ends.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Ask your stylist to recommend thermal protection products.

    • Be wary of promises from the makers of products for split ends. These bind the hair shaft temporarily. The only real cure is a haircut.

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    Comments

    • shefs Jul 20, 2009
      Avoid using blunt scissors for trimming as it might worsen the hairs further. It can also prevent regrowth of your hairs.
    • WolfTech Mar 06, 2009
      Good tips, I'll pass this link on :)I like step 4.. that probably is the easier method but it'd be hard to get the minimum word count for the article w/ just that one step! :D
    • sneedc Feb 10, 2009
      GREAT ideas for keeping the ends from splitting! 5*
    • clark711 Jan 12, 2009
      I will pass this advice on to my wife! Thanks.
    • WordWhizKid Dec 09, 2008
      Great tips and nice photos, thanks! I need to look into the ionic dryer.

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