Why do I keep getting split ends?

I am seventeen and for the past two years I have had such a terrible time with split ends. I love having long hair but I'm having hard time getting to grow it longer because I keep going and getting it cut as soon as split ends show up. They drive me crazy! I take very good care of my hair and I use a straightener, but only on my bangs. I use a blow dryer probably four days a week and when I do I use 'John Frieda's heat protecting serum'





What else can I do?Why do I keep getting split ends?
Causes





Hair split ends or Trichoptlosis happens when the hair's protective cuticle is stripped away from the ends of hair fibers. It happens when the natural oils from the scalp fail to reach the ends or when cortex loses moisture and the hair begins to unravel like a rope. Other reasons are


Dry scalp


Exposure to extreme temperature and chemical products like relaxers and hair colour.


Lack of nourishment.


Excessive dying


Vigorous brushing and backcombing. Use of metallic combs and brushes


Brushing hair when it is still wet.


Use of uncovered elastic bands on the hair.


Use of satin pillows.


Repeated use of heated appliances like iron or hair blow dryers


Trimming





Once the hair is split the only cure is to trim. So, trim your hair with the help of these guidelines.


Sit near a natural light source may be near the window or outdoors in the yard to see the split ends properly.


Take a small section of hair and twist them in a downward motion. This will make the split ends to stick out automatically.


Use a sharp scissor to snip off the split ends. Make sure you cut the damaged cuticles only. This will also enhance a natural layered effect with a thick bounce.


It will take at least 45 minutes to go all around the head. Do it every six weeks lest the splits will travel up the hair and worsen the damage.





Home remedies to avoid split ends


Mix well 1 teaspoon of castor oil, mustard oil and olive oil. Massage the scalp for atleast 30mins and apply it to the full length of hair. Cover the head with a hot towel later.


Mix 1tspn of almond oil with 1 egg yolk and apply it to your scalp as well as hair. Wash it after 锟?an hour.


Hair moisturizing mask made of mashed up avocado when applied to damp hair will prevent split ends effectively. Make sure you leave it on your hair for atleast 15-30 minutes. You can also add hot olive oil to it.


If it is hard to get avocado then use mayonnaise in its place. Apply it once a week.


Shampoo your hair after every workout or strenuous exercise, as due to perspiration the salt will erode your hair.


Apply regular conditioner after every wash and deep conditioner once a month.Why do I keep getting split ends?
well u can get split end from combing ur hair too much just cut down on brushing ur hair every 5 seconds i cut down i dont have any more
your shampoo doesn't fit u. Reduce your freq. in using hair dryer. Use Conditioner each time u wash your hair. Use mild shampoo first.
stay away from the heat and trim often... if you cant avoid the blowdryer, atleast lessen its use...
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damn straightener dries up hair so fast and gives you split ends just use a regular conditioner
Get all of your damaged hair cut off then start off with a new healthy head of hair.


Tie hair up with silk scarf or get a silk pillowslip. take hair vitamins, and use wild growth oil, you should be on your way.
Heat from styling products do dry your hair out.Don't use the dryer too close to your hair, or use it too hot.


Use a good quality conditioner too.


If you can, try and skip a few days from using the straighteners.


It's s good idea to get your split ends trimmed off too.

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