почему секутся волосы, что делать и как вылечить волосы от сечения и ломкости?

Красивые волосы — один из главных атрибутов привлекательной внешности. В большей степени это относится, конечно, к прекрасной половине человечества, но актуально и для мужчин. Красота всегда ассоциируется со здоровьем, а наличие шикарных волос, имеющих ухоженный вид и эффектный блеск, говорит об отличном самочувствии и жизненной силе их обладателя.

Бывает очень обидно, когда длинные волосы, которыми восхищаются окружающие, начинают ломаться и расслаиваться на концах. При этом любая прическа теряет привлекательность, а внешность значительно проигрывает. Почему секутся волосы и что делать, чтобы вылечить их от сечения и ломкости? Давайте вместе поищем ответы.

Почему секутся волосы

Чтобы понять, по какой причине секутся и ломаются волосы, достаточно ближе познакомиться с их строением. Человеческие волосы на 80–90% состоят из прочного эластичного белка — кератина. Внутри каждый волос имеет эластичный стержень (кортекс), а снаружи покрыт слоем плотных клеток (кутикулой).

Клетки кутикулы образуют чешуйки, которые свободными концами накладываются друг на друга, направлены к кончику волоса и защищают его сердцевину. Соответственно, именно состояние кутикулы волос обеспечивает такие характеристики, как эластичность, электростатичность и блеск. В то время как толщина, прочность и влагосодержание зависят от состояния кортекса[1].

Жизнь каждого нашего волоса весьма непродолжительна и составляет от трех до пяти лет. За это время волосы растут, набирая длину и массу, а также подвергаются интенсивному воздействию окружающей среды, результатом чего может стать ломкость, сухость и секущиеся концы.

При любых физических воздействиях, будь то расчесывание или перетягивание резинкой, волосы начинают ломаться и «сыпятся» по всей длине[2].

Насколько длинными и сильными вырастут волосы и станут ли они секущимися, зависит от возможностей каждого конкретного организма, хотя есть и некоторые общие предпосылки, а именно: образ жизни, состояние здоровья, питание и наследственность.

Но даже хорошая наследственность не сможет защитить волосы в том случае, если их владелица практикует частые химические или физические методы обработки: химическую завивку или агрессивное окрашивание; горячую укладку, выпрямление «утюжком», горячий фен. Значительный вред приносит создание начесов, при которых волосы прочесывают против направления роста кутикулы, поднимая и травмируя чешуйки. Также не стоит усиленно тереть волосы полотенцем, подвергать их воздействию холодного ветра, снега, УФ-облучения во время пребывания на палящем солнце.

Очень часто причиной того, что секутся волосы, становится, как это ни банально звучит, недостаток витаминов, минералов и белка в пище. Для того чтобы стержень волоса мог расти прочным, длинным и упругим, ему нужен как основной строительный материал — белок, так и липиды, обеспечивающие соединение кутикул, пигменты, вода, витамины и минералы. Судя по утверждениям ученых, для гармоничной жизнедеятельности организма в рационе современного человека должно присутствовать около 600 биологически значимых элементов (минералов, витаминов, витаминоподобных веществ и др.)[3].

Однако в нашем питании очень много продуктов быстрого приготовления, фастфуда и различных полуфабрикатов, которые почти не содержат витаминов и бедны микроэлементами. Ситуация усложняется, если у человека присутствует такое паталогическое состояние, как дисбиоз, при котором ухудшается усвоение витаминов и минералов в кишечнике. Девушкам также следует помнить, что прием оральных противозачаточных средств приводит к потерям таких важных для здоровья волос элементов, как витамины B2, B6, B12, фолиевая кислота, витамин С, магний, медь, марганец, селен4.

Стресс, частые простуды, постоянная загруженность на работе или в ВУЗе также очень часто становятся причиной истончения и ломкости волос. В этих случаях организм направляет все свои резервы на борьбу с основной проблемой — усталостью или заболеванием, оставляя «второстепенные» участки (волосы, ногти) без необходимого питания.

Как можно вылечить волосы от сечения и ломкости?

Если еще совсем недавно единственным выходом для избавления от секущихся волос была исключительно стрижка, то сегодня можно подобрать варианты восстановления без значительной потери длины, поскольку существуют средства, которые помогают минимизировать и даже совершенно снять проблему. Хотя парой сантиметров волос все-таки лучше пожертвовать, срезав наиболее расслоившиеся кончики. Так восстановление будет более наглядным.

Правильный уход за волосами

Чтобы привести в порядок поврежденные и секущиеся волосы, можно воспользоваться бальзамами и специальными масками для восстановления волос. Предпочтение стоит отдавать тем средствам, на которых присутствует пометка «против секущихся кончиков» или «для поврежденных волос». Большинство бальзамов наносятся на волосы после мытья, оставляются на пять–семь минут, после чего полностью смываются.

Исключение — так называемые «несмывашки», именуемые еще «одеждой для волос». Они бывают в виде крема, сыворотки, флюида или масла и могут значительно отличаться по составу компонентов. Данные средства наносятся на волосы без смывания.

Также для того, чтобы вылечить волосы от сечения и ломкости, придется потратить немного времени на уходовые маски.

Средства для приема внутрь

Проводя процедуры против сечения волос, не забывайте об обеспечении организма витаминами и минеральными элементами. Поскольку нарушения целостности кутикулы уже имеют место, одним переходом на здоровое питание быстро выправить их будет сложно. Поддержать организм можно при помощи дополнительного приема витаминов и минералов, специально направленных на оздоровление волос.

Важным моментом при приеме витаминов является учет их совместимости и комплексного воздействия на организм, поскольку не все микроэлементы можно принимать одновременно. Учеными разработаны специальные витаминно-минеральные комплексы (ВМК) для восстановления волос. В них предусмотрены сбалансированные составы и дозировки для достижения желаемого результата. К таковым, в частности, относятся «Пантовигар», «Перфектил Трихолоджик», а также «Компливит® Формула роста волос», содержащий минералы и витамины от сечения и ломкости волос, состав которого к тому же усилен дополнительными компонентами, такими как инозитол и экстракт карликовой пальмы.

Предупреждение проблемы секущихся кончиков

Что нужно делать, чтобы волосы не секлись? На самом деле, нужно просто полюбить свои волосы, а именно: обеспечить им правильное питание (как внутреннее, так и наружное), почаще баловать их качественными, обязательно профессиональными уходовыми средствами. Желательно как можно реже применять агрессивные способы сушки и укладки, отказаться от дешевых красок, расчесок с железными зубьями и от резинок, травмирующих кутикулу.

При уходе за волосами необходимо учитывать следующие моменты:

• правильно подбирать шампуни и маски для волос. Для этого нужно понимать, к какому именно типу относятся ваши волосы: сухие они, жирные или нормальные. Возможен и нестандартный вариант, например вы — обладатель смешанного типа волос, жирных у корней и сухих на кончиках. Профессионально определить тип волос поможет визит к врачу-трихологу или опытному парикмахеру, после консультации у которого вы приобретете шампунь, наиболее соответствующий запросам вашей шевелюры;

Важно!

При выборе шампуней стоит отдавать предпочтение средствам, не содержащим следующих агрессивных компонентов: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, — негативно влияющих на целостность кутикулы[4].

• применять профессиональные краски для волос, имеющие в своем составе уходовые компоненты и регулируемый уровень окислителя, который подбирается индивидуально для волос именно вашего типа. Помочь определиться с выбором может либо парикмахер, имеющий значительный опыт, либо консультант в специализированном отделе;
• не стоит забывать об использовании бальзамов для волос, которые необходимо наносить после мытья, оставляя на пять минут для эффективного воздействия. Хотя бы раз в неделю можно побаловать волосы питательной маской. Применение несмываемых средств ухода также благоприятно скажется на состоянии прически.

Правильное питание, включающее все необходимые белки и аминокислоты, микроэлементы и витамины от сечения и ломкости волос поможет предотвратить появление этой неприятности в дальнейшем.

Если вы заведомо понимаете, что по каким-либо причинам не сможете обеспечить свой организм полноценным набором микроэлементов и витаминов, лучше подстраховаться и обратить внимание на витаминно-минеральные комплексы (ВМК), разработанные для здоровья волос исходя из совместимости составляющих их компонентов. Особенно это актуально для вегетарианцев, для людей, которым прописана какая-либо определенная диета, а также для вечно занятых и спешащих горожан, вынужденных питаться полуфабрикатами.

Секущиеся волосы совсем не обязательно кардинально обрезать — их можно восстановить грамотными уходовыми процедурами и компенсацией недостаточного питания при помощи приема сбалансированных ВМК. Важно вовремя замечать появление первых симптомов ломкости и расслаивания кончиков волос, чтобы поменять краску для волос или шампунь, отказаться от травмирующих процедур, а также скорректировать питание, обеспечив организм витаминами и микроэлементами.

90000 How to Get Rid of Split Ends 90001 90002 Split ends happen when the ends of your hair become dry, brittle, and frayed. They may resemble the end of an unraveled rope. 90003 90002 Exposure to extreme weather conditions, and hair care techniques such as blow drying, straightening, and curling may cause split ends. They’re also caused by chemical hair products. With so many people using hair products daily, split ends are common. Almost everyone will deal with split ends at some point. 90003 90002 Split ends can not be repaired.The only reliable way to get rid of them is to cut them off. 90003 90002 The latest trend to get rid of split ends is a process called velaterapia, also known as candle cutting. The process was made famous after supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio posted a picture on Instagram of her stylist holding a candle to her hair. 90003 90002 Candle cutting requires twisting a section of your hair and burning it halfway through with a lighted candle. It’s thought that burning off your split ends can create a seal to help protect the ends from splitting again.Still, some hair care experts worry it may actually cause split ends and damage hair follicles. 90003 90002 If you want to try candle cutting, seek the help of an experienced professional. Doing the method on your own may result in burned hair or skin. 90003 90002 Hair masks are often marketed as a split end cure. Although they moisturize hair, and may help conceal split ends or help prevent them, they will not make them go away. 90003 90002 Hair masks are deep conditioning treatments that help restore moisture to hair and strengthen hair shafts.They’re great for concealing split ends and improving your hair’s overall appearance. 90003 90002 Leave-in conditioners are usually applied to clean, gently towel-dried hair. Sectioning your hair during application may help you apply the conditioner correctly from roots to tips. 90003 90002 You can find hair masks and leave-in conditioners at most drug stores and beauty supply stores, or you can make your own. 90003 90002 When preparing your own conditioner, opt for ingredients that help nourish your hair: 90003 90024 Sweet almond oil 90025 90002 Extracted from almonds, sweet almond oil is hydrating and will not weigh hair down.It may be used neat as a leave-in conditioner or rubbed into damp hair. An added bonus? It smells terrific! 90003 90024 Panthenol 90025 90002 Panthenol is a byproduct of pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5). It helps strengthen hair, retain moisture, and improves the texture of damaged hair. Panthenol is often the main ingredient in many hair masks and conditioners. 90003 90024 Argan oil 90025 90002 Rich argan oil comes from the kernels of argan trees native to Morocco. Argan oil is deeply moisturizing and adds shine to hair.To use argan oil on split ends, rub several drops into damp or dry hair and comb through. 90003 90002 90037 Check out: How to use olive oil for hair care »90038 90003 90002 It’s difficult to prevent split ends. Still, there are things you can do to reduce their frequency and severity. 90003 90024 Tips and tricks 90025 90044 90045 Get regular haircuts and trims, preferably every six weeks. 90046 90045 Do not wash your hair daily. When you do wash, consider only using conditioner and skipping shampoo.90046 90045 Choose all-natural shampoos that contain no harsh ingredients. 90046 90045 Use a conditioner after shampooing or use a leave-in conditioner. 90046 90045 Use a wide tooth comb to detangle wet hair. 90046 90045 Limit services that damage hair, such as coloring and chemical straightening. 90046 90045 Use a heat-protective spray, and minimize the use of heat. 90046 90045 Take supplements that strengthen the hair, such as biotin and folic acid. 90046 90061 90002 Some hairstyles, like ponytails and hair twists, can cause split ends.Limiting how often you wear these hairstyles and using softer hair ties may help prevent damage. 90003 90002 90037 Learn more: The benefits of biotin »90038 90003 90002 Although anyone can get split ends, people of African descent may be more at risk. According to a 2015 study, Afro-textured hair is especially prone to damage. This is due to the location of its oval-shaped hair shafts. 90003 90002 It also has a natural retro curvature of hair follicles, slower hair growth, and less hair density.These factors make Afro-textured hair more fragile and more likely to break, as well as to develop knots and split ends. 90003 90002 Women going through menopause may also develop more split ends. As estrogen levels drop, the natural oils produced in the scalp decrease. Hair may become drier and more likely to break. 90003 90002 In general, split ends can impact the look of your hair and, left unmanaged, cause hair damage over the long term. 90003 90002 When it comes to split ends, prevention is key.Although you might have no intention of eliminating your styling tools, using them a little less and keeping your hair well-conditioned may help prevent hair breakage. 90003 90002 90037 Keep reading: 9 tricks for healthier, fuller-looking hair »90038 90003.90000 What Causes Split Ends? Learn How to Prevent Damage 90001 90002 Have you ever wondered what causes split ends? You’d be surprised to know how easy it is for your hair to splay out into two (or, gulp, more) parts at the tips, resembling a small twig or a broken fishbone. 90003 90002 What are split ends? Split ends are the frayed tips of hair that have, yes, split into two or more parts due to dryness or damage. They seem to come out of nowhere; but really, the truth is to get to this level of damage, things have probably been building up for months due to any number of factors.90003 90002 This kind of damage can happen on any hair type. It’s easy to get rid of split ends by cutting them off, but it’s also important to know what caused them in the first place. Read on to discover how to prevent split ends, how they form in the first place and get inspired to learn what you can do about them in the interim: 90003 90008 What Causes Split Ends? Getting to the Bottom of Damaged Tips 90009 Aggressive teasing can cause split ends. 90010 1. Using rubber bands for your ponytails 90011 90002 How do you get split ends from a hair elastic? Have you ever noticed just how many strands can get yanked out with a rubber band when you undo a ponytail? If you’re not using proper hair ties, headbands, or hair accessories, you’re most likely doing more harm than good to your strands.Rubber bands, in particular, can damage your hair due to the friction the material places onto a hair strand. This can be one of the causes of gnarly split ends. Consider using a padded or fabric-covered hair tie, or better yet, a spiral telephone cord ties or a scrunchie to prevent breakage. 90003 90010 2. Heat-styling 90011 90002 We love our precious blow-dryers and flat irons, but those heat stylers can be culprits for damage and breakage. How to prevent split ends with the use of heat styling tools and mechanical stylers? With a proper hair care routine and the use of a thermal protectant, that’s how.Use a heat protectant, like 90017 Dove Style + Care Smooth & Shine Heat Protection Spray 90018, to shield your strands from the damaging effects of heat. What we love about this heat protectant is that it not only prevents your hair from the damaging effects of heat and mechanical styling, it also infuses hair with lightweight conditioning nourishment. It prevents frizz, static and flyaways-factors that may contribute to dryness and damage. 90003 90010 3. Chemical and color treatments 90011 90002 While you may have gotten that perfect color, that straight hairdo, and / or curly style you’ve been craving, it can come with a cost.These treatments generally use a lot of chemicals that can deplete and strip your hair of its natural moisture, leaving it dry and prone to splitting. Chemical processes damage hair from the inside out and make the cuticle weaker, making it severely split end-prone. 90003 90002 Consider using a wash and care system that nourishes hair with every use, while also prolonging and extending the vibrancy of your new color. 90017 Dove Nutritive Solutions Color Care Shampoo 90018 and 90017 Conditioner 90018 is a duo that helps keep your new hue vibrant for up to 40 washes! It also helps keep hair feeling silky and manageable on the daily.90003 90010 4. Overwashing 90011 90002 While it’s important to keep our locks clean and scalps healthy, excessively washing hair can cause it to lose its natural oils. This results in dryer, rougher ends. 90003 90002 As a general rule, shampoo and conditioners should be used as a system, which makes hair less prone to breakage and split ends. 90017 Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Shampoo 90018 and 90017 Conditioner 90018 offer a two-pronged approach to damage repair: formulated with Nutri-Keratin Repair Actives, it first repairs signs of surface damage, resulting in a smoother, more breakage-resistant look and feel ; then it penetrates the strand to provide deeper nourishment, thus making your hair look healthier over time.Genius! 90003 90010 5. Over manipulation 90011 90002 Just like shampooing, combing, and brushing our hair is essential, but overdoing it can certainly lead to some breakage. Ease up on the overbrushing! If you feel that your hair needs something to help with the detangling process, use a leave-in conditioner like 90017 The Good Stuff Complete Repair Balm 90018 after towel-drying to minimize knots and friction on the strand when combing. 90003 90010 6. Towel-drying 90011 90002 Even your beloved towel-dry technique can be causing damage to your locks.Post-shower, use a micro-fiber towel on your hair to dry, or better yet, a clean t-shirt! 90003 90008 Types of Split Ends 90009 90002 There is not just one set way your hair can split, so it’s important to understand what type of damage you should be looking out for. 90003 90010 1. Classic split ends 90011 90002 The most common type, classic split ends are when hair separates in half at the tip. It looks like a fishtail! 90003 90010 2. Incomplete split ends 90011 90002 This type of split end happens when the hair strand weakens at a certain point, yet does not completely split, creating an ‘eye of a needle’ appearance.90003 90010 3. Tree and feathered split ends 90011 90002 This is where your hair ends have split multiple times, resembling that of a tree branch or a feather. This also means it’s high time for a trim. The presence of this means that your cuticle literally can not keep it together. 90003 90010 4. Single strand knots 90011 90002 These split ends are more common with ladies that have naturally curly hair and are also known as ‘fairy knots,’ or by their technical name trichonodosis. Single strands curl back on themselves and create small knots, which cause hair to become easily tangled.You can identify one by gliding your fingers down a strand of your hair until you come across a solid bump on your strand. 90003 90008 How Can You Prevent Split Ends? 90009 90002 Since the most effective «cure» for split ends is to cut them off (a remedy that can be quite drastic for those who want to keep their length), the work then lies in a diligent everyday hair care routine. 90003 90002 Read on to see how you can prevent damage and what causes split ends from even forming in the first place: 90003 90010 1.Use a hair mask. 90011 90002 Treat your strands right by infusing them with much-needed moisture and hydration. This is especially important if you have color-treated hair or you do a ton of heat styling. Try the super moisturizing (and handy!) 90017 Dove Nutritive Solutions Anti-Frizz Oil Therapy Hair Mask 90018, which, as the name suggests, helps prevent frizz and makes hair feel smoother and softer after just one use. Formulated with nutrients, protein and Buriti oil, it helps nourish rough, coarse hair and leave it manageable.Bonus: We love how the sachet packaging makes it especially travel-friendly. 90003 90010 2. Get regular trims. 90011 90002 It might seem counterintuitive, but sometimes the best way to keep your length intact is to get regular haircuts. Doing so ensures your tips are neatly trimmed straight across the cuticle, and that any budding splits at the very tips are, yes, nipped in the bud. Ed’s note: The sooner you book that appointment, the better (six to eight weeks is ideal). Split ends only worsen with time since the «break» can rise up the strand, potentially eating up more length.90003 90010 3. Take a break. 90011 90002 As any style-savvy gal can attest, heat, color, and chemical treatments are all parts of a regular hair routine. Over time, any combination of these processes accrues and piles on the damage, paving the way for frayed, fried locks. We suggest taking a break (even a short one!) To allow your hair to recover. Why not air-dry or do some heatless looks for a week each month? 90003 90002 All in all, there are steps to take to ensure that cutting your hair off is not the only recourse one has against what causes split ends.So what causes split ends, and how are they kept at bay? A lot of it has to deal with proper maintenance and daily care, and realizing that a lot of the damage our hair incurs usually happens over a period of time. Using the correct wash and care system for your hair type helps clean your hair without compromising strand health-meaning you reap benefits from day 1, and minimize the chance of split ends from ever forming. 90003 90002 90010 Next Read 90011 90003 90002 90010 Sign up to our newsletter and get exclusive hair care tips and tricks from the experts at All Things Hair.90011 90003 .90000 2 Techniques that Can Help You Avoid Split Ends 90001 90002 We’ve all been there-bored in class, on the commute to work, between TV commercials-absent-mindedly inspecting our hair, wondering when our last haircut appointment actually was. And, looking at those frayed ends, the answer is always the same: too long ago. We’ve all been taught to go in for regular trims to avoid split ends and help our hair look healthy, but the reality is that a lot of us refuse to part with even just a few inches, especially when on the quest for long, luxurious locks.So, what’s a budding Rapunzel to do? Should we just chalk up having lush mermaid hair as a pipedream of our youth? 90003 90002 Read on for some tips on how to properly tend to our lengths and ends while growing your hair out: 90003 90006 How to Avoid Split Ends: Some Techniques 90007 Easily spot damaged ends while you’re brushing. 90008 1. Get regular trims. 90009 90002 Yes, six to eight weeks, and yes, even if you’re growing out your hair. Or, if you’re being really stubborn about your length, get a trim as you transition into each season.Think of it as Spring Cleaning for your tresses. It’s also a prime opportunity to subtly update your look with the latest seasonal hair trend, too. 90003 90002 Good to know: A no-nonsense trim usually lops off around one to two inches from your ends, depending on your hair’s present condition (and considering hair grows only around six inches a year, that can seem like a lot!). That said, growing hair out can indeed feel like a frustrating, one-step-forward-two-steps-back process, especially if you’ve been delinquent with care, cut and color in the past.So unless you’re ready to deal with your karma in the form of some cutting shears, prevention is the best cure. Investing in a serum that’s specially formulated to prevent frayed ends, like 90013 Suave Professionals Split End Rescue Serum 90014, can help you avoid split ends-and all the bothersome troubleshooting that comes with dealing with them. 90003 You can also gently run a finger upwards the twist to release any frayed ends. This will help you easily clean up the sides of your twist. 90008 2.Dust your hair. 90009 90002 Many hairstylists employ this quick and easy trick that just dusts the excess. It’s a great technique to help you to avoid split ends but feel your locks need some cleaning up. It employs sectioning hair into taut, tightly twisted ropes and running cutting shears over the little baby strands that splay out. This means that only the frayed tips end up on the cutting room floor. Your length more or less remains the same. 90003 90002 It’s also simple enough to learn to do on your own in a pinch! If so, do heed the basics.After washing your hair, divide damp strands into sections are around 2 «thick. Then set all but one section aside with duckbill clips. Working on your free section, twist it till taut and skim your cutting shears on the strands that are sticking out of the main twist. Release the twist, and repeat the process on your remaining sections. 90003 90002 Finally, never underestimate the power of a consistent, all-day conditioning. A leave-in conditioner that helps transform up to 92 percent of damaged ends, such as 90013 Love Beauty and Planet Smooth and Serene Argan Oil & Lavender Leave-In Smoothie Cream 90014, makes for good reinforcements and helps you avoid split ends in the future .90003 90002 90008 Next Read 90009 90003 90002 90008 Sign up to our newsletter and get exclusive hair care tips and tricks from the experts at All Things Hair. 90009 90003 .90000 How to Prevent Split Ends and Hair Breakage: 7 Tips and Techniques 90001 90002 Although your hair is strong, it can be vulnerable to damage from daily wear and tear. The ends of your hair, which are also the oldest part of the hair shaft, can weaken and lose their protective layer. According to research, this can cause the hair to split, exposing the inner cortex. 90003 90002 Several factors can contribute to split ends. Some of the most common include: 90003 90006 90007 chemical processing, like perms and coloring 90008 90007 heat treatments 90008 90007 forcefully combing or brushing your hair 90008 90013 90002 Split ends are a common hair complaint, but there are ways to keep your hair healthy and prevent split ends from happening.Let’s look at how you can do this. 90003 90002 Unfortunately, you can not treat or repair split ends. So once the ends of your hair become damaged or frayed, the only way to get rid of them is to cut them off. 90003 90002 That’s why prevention is key to keeping your hair healthy and free of split ends. Although you may not be able to avoid split ends completely, you may be able to limit how often they develop. 90003 90002 Let’s look at seven tips and techniques that may help prevent split ends.90003 90002 Wet hair is vulnerable to damage, so it’s important to care for your tresses gently after shampooing and conditioning. 90003 90002 Some people have a habit of rubbing their hair dry with a towel, but this can damage it. Frequent rubbing can cause hair breakage. It can also damage your hair cuticles, resulting in split ends or frizziness. 90003 90002 Instead of rubbing your hair dry, blot it dry with a towel to avoid breakage and damage. 90003 90002 Tangled hair, whether wet or dry, can be difficult to comb or brush.So always detangle your hair before drying, brushing, or styling. 90003 90002 The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends using a wide-tooth comb. The wider tooth allows the comb to glide through your hair without damaging the ends or causing breakage. 90003 90002 Keeping your locks moisturized is also key to preventing split ends. Dryness can weaken hair, especially at the ends, and this can cause damage and split ends. 90003 90002 To add moisture to your hair, consider using a weekly hair mask.A hair mask is a deep conditioning treatment that can infuse your hair with moisture and reduce frizziness and dryness. A mask can also reduce the risk of hair damage, resulting in softer, shinier hair. 90003 90002 The products in a hair mask are usually more concentrated than those you’d find in an instant conditioner. Also, the mask stays on your hair for longer — anywhere from 20 minutes to several hours, or even overnight. 90003 90002 You can buy a ready-made hair mask or make your own using ingredients like: 90003 90002 Using heated appliances on your hair, especially on a daily basis, can dry it out and change the structure of your hair proteins.90003 90002 If possible, let your hair air dry after washing, and then style it without using a curling iron, flat iron, or blow-dryer. 90003 90002 If you do need to use heated appliances, try to turn down the heat setting. You can also apply a heat protectant product before blow-drying or styling to avoid heat damage. 90003 90002 Your hair does not need 100 brush strokes a day. That’s a myth. In fact, brushing your hair too much can cause damage, including breakage and split ends. 90003 90002 Instead, only brush your hair to style it or make it look neater.Avoid pulling or tugging on your hair as you brush or comb it, and use a detangling product if you need to get rid of knots. 90003 90002 Protecting your hair at night can also prevent split ends. Rather than sleeping on a cotton pillowcase, sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction. 90003 90002 Sleeping on a silk or satin pillowcase allows your hair to glide over the pillow. Having less friction between the pillowcase and your hair may help prevent hair damage and breakage. 90003 90002 Another option is to wear a silk scarf at night to protect your hair.90003 90002 Chemical treatments like coloring, perming, or relaxing your hair can take their toll, especially if you have more than one treatment at a time. 90003 90002 You can take some steps to lower the chances of hair damage, breakage, and split ends: 90003 90006 90007 Add more time between treatments. If possible, try to go 8 to 10 weeks between touch-up treatments. 90008 90007 Only get one type of chemical treatment at a time. If you need more than one type of treatment, the AAD suggests relaxing or perming your hair first.If you also wish to color your hair, wait 2 weeks before getting it done. 90008 90007 Apply a hair mask once a week or use instant conditioner each time you wash your hair. 90008 90013 90002 If you want to purchase a wide-tooth comb, a ready-made hair mask, or a satin scarf to protect your hair and prevent split ends, here are some recommendations: 90003 90070 Hair products 90071 90006 90007 90074 HYOUJIN White Wide -Tooth Comb Detangling Hair Brush. 90075 This detangling wide-tooth comb is easy to grip and great for gently detangling hair that’s wet or dry.Find it online. 90008 90007 90074 Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Hair Mask for Dry, Damaged Hair. 90075 This gentle formula contains ingredients that help strengthen and repair damaged hair, and also restore hydration. Find it online. 90008 90007 90074 Blulu Two Pieces Satin Head Scarf. 90075 This sleeping bonnet is lightweight, comfortable, and designed to reduce friction. Find it online. 90008 90013 90002 Even though there’s no way to repair split ends, you can make the damage less noticeable.One option is to apply coconut oil, almond oil, or another type of moisturizer to the ends of your hair. These products not only add shine but also smooth your hair, which helps conceal split ends. 90003 90002 Another option is to choose hairstyles that hide your ends. You can try styling your hair in a low or high bun or wearing hair extensions. 90003 90002 Keep in mind that split ends can progress and split up the hair shaft. So you’ll have to trim or cut off damaged hair to prevent further damage.90003 90002 There’s no remedy for split ends once you have them — the only option is to trim them off. That’s why prevention is key to keeping your hair free of split ends and breakage. 90003 90002 Keeping your hair well-nourished and avoiding certain habits can go a long way toward improving the overall health and appearance of your hair. 90003.