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| Split ends and hair breakage (why they happen and how to avoid and treat) |
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Sharon |
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Split ends and hair breakage (why they happen and how to avoid and treat)
It is fun under the sun during summers. But if you don't protect your hair, you may end up with dry and brittle hair with split ends leading to hair breakage. In case of a healthy hair, you can find the cuticle of each hair flat and smooth throughout. But it is never the case about hair with split ends!
There are various factors, which causes split ends. The top reasons include being under the direct sun for long or using hair dryer frequently, using shampoos with strong chemicals, bleaching and perming very often.
It is found that too much stress and tension, lifestyle also acts as a contributing factor for split ends to occur. Moreover, these can occur even when the hair tips get old!
Well, the most widely accepted cure for split ends is to have them trimmed. Otherwise, it may split the whole strand of hair making it brittle, dry and lifeless.
Split ends destroy the moisture content in the hair thus making it look dull. There are many treatments for split ends, which destroys the healthy look of you hair.
Treatments for split ends include massaging the hair with honey, olive oil and egg yolk and then covering it hot towel and shower cap for about half an hour. A thorough rinse and shampoo follow this treatment. You can also massage your hair with warm olive or avocado oil and hot towel it overnight and then rinse it with vinegar and water mixed solution.
Hot oil treatment with olive oil can work wonders for your split ends. Mix equal quantities of boiling water with olive oil and massage your scalp and hair. Cover your hair with a towel soaked in hot water and wrung completely for about 30 minutes followed by mild shampoo.
Sometimes, hormonal imbalance also gives rise to split ends. You can prevent or avoid split ends by using preventive conditioning and saying "no" to all chemical treatments. Split ends, once developed, can never be repaired "like new". De-tangling becomes easy in a well-conditioned hair. Making use of large-toothed comb or brush with rounded bristles can prevent hair damage.
Taking care of the above factors can help you split end free. You can use some hair care preparations like protein extracts, vitamins and minerals to prevent your hair from getting brittle and split end. They nourish the hair and help in increasing and retaining the moisture content of the hair.
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