How to Prevent Split Ends

You can't mend a broken heart or a split end, but you sure can prevent them. Here are some steps to prevent split ends, anyway.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sun Hats
• Satin Pillowcases
• Anti-chlorine Shampoos
• Body-building Shampoos
• Deep Conditioner
• Hot Oil Treatments
• Natural Bristle Hairbrush
• Protein-based Shampoos
• Suncreen Shampoos For Normal Hair
• Deep Conditioner
• Scissors
• Scissors
• Hair Salon Gift Certificates
• Coated Rubber Bands
• Swimming Caps
• Video Game Consoles

1. Take care not to split them in the first place, because the only cure is a trim, according to trichologists (hair doctors) everywhere.

2. Don't brush hair when it's wet, because that's when it is at its most vulnerable.

3. Cool it on the heat styling tricks. That means cut down on hair dryers, straightening irons, crimpers, curling irons and hot curlers.

4. Buy a natural-bristle brush that won't pull on hair and ultimately break it off, thereby causing a possible split end.

5. Wear a hat to minimize sun damage.

6. Use a shampoo that lists sunscreen as a major ingredient.

7. Condition after shampooing, and use a deep conditioner once a month.

8. Try a hair split repair product. It won't actually repair the hair, but it will minimize the stray hair look you hate.

9. Get a trim every six weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• Treat your hair as the fragile living thing it is; don't twirl, tug or abuse it.
• A satin pillow case will minimize tangles.
• Always use coated or covered rubber bands.
• When you swim, wear a swim cap to protect your hair from harsh chlorine.
• Learning preventative care is a must.
• Too many products, treatments and fussy hairdos won't do your hair any good. Overdying and drying it are the main culprits.

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[angelalorenzo]

on 2/1/2009 Continuing...it cut off from my first entry:

...5. put hair serum on your damp hair and use a wide tooth comb when it's wet, again, starting from the tips of your hair and work your way up to the scalp...AND let it AIR dry...

hey, it worked for me....I know the feeling of frustration when you've tried everything...Best of Luck!

[angelalorenzo]

on 2/1/2009 I actually learned a few tricks from a friend who had LONG, HEALTHY hair...and HAD to ask how she managed to keep it looking beautiful.

I've tried it myself and my hair actually grew longer (right above my waist) and managed to get away with damaging my hair from split ends... (only when I attempted to straightened my hair. I ended up damaging the ends of my hair, no problem though, I trimmed it 1/4 inch) ANYHOOO..

The ANSWER, when brushing your hair, 1. brush the tips/ends of your hair FIRST not from the scalp to the ends. This helps prevent tangling your hair more and splitting it. In the shower, 2. use a moisturizing shampooing (I use pantene) and when conditioning, 3. leave the conditioner in your hair while you wash your body and rinse the conditioner last before you leave the shower. 4. BLOT your hair dry with a towel (don't twist your hair with the towel) 5. put hair ser

[sarah98321]

on 9/15/2008 argh apple cider vinegar!! i meant. sorry

[sarah98321]

on 9/15/2008 apple cider cures split ends.. see my article.. my hair is living proof.

[FABULOUS]

on 8/11/2007 USE A SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO, I'VE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE ALTERNA CAVIAR HAIR PRODUCTS ARE SUCH A MUST HAVE. YOU DONT HAVE TO CUT YOUR HAIR OFF EVER 6 WEEKS, JUST GET A TRIM!!!NO PROBLEMS, THE ONLY THING YOU'LL NOTICE IS THAT AFTER A FEW TRIMS YOUR HAVE IS BEAUTIFUL AGAIN!