Category: Hair How To

The Truth About Split Ends

Split ends are no fun. They cause hair to look fuzzy, make strands of hair hard to style and cause hair to tangle. While we all know they’re a pain, do you really know what they are? Here’s some facts about split ends.

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THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPLIT ENDS

Hair can split in a lot of different ways. Names like “feather”, “tree”, “Double Y”, “Baby”, “Primary”, “Long”, “Taper”, “Triple”, “Incomplete” and “Deep” are given to the different types of split ends. The names are used to describe the way the hair splits. Unfortunately, no one type is better than another.

SPLIT ENDS CAN MAKE HAIR WEAK AND KEEP IT FROM GROWING LONG

Because split ends split the hair strand, they cause it to become weak. Weak hair doesn’t grow as well as healthy hair. If you don’t cut split ends soon after they happen, they’ll move up the strand and continue to weaken the hair more.

SPLIT ENDS CAN’T BE CURED

Although some products claim that they can fix or cure split ends, it’s not possible. Some products are able to temporarily hold the end together, but it isn’t possible to actually rejoin the end of the strand.

REGULAR CUTS CAN HELP

If you’re prone to split ends, getting regular trims will help to keep your hair healthy. You don’t necessarily need to cut much of your hair each time. A short trim should do the trick.

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5 DIY HAIR TRICKS THAT WORK!

Remember the old trick of using Kool-Aid to dye your hair in high school? While that was fun, it might not be the most practical and healthy thing to do with your hair. There are some do-it-yourself home hair tricks that do actually work though and aren’t harmful on your hair. Below are our five favorites.

CLEAN YOUR HAIR WITH BAKING SODA AND WATER

If you’re noticing build up in your hair, create a paste with baking soda and water. Use the paste to wash your hair, then wash it out with apple cider vinegar. You’ll have naturally clean hair!

LEMON JUICE HIGHLIGHTS

In the summer, use lemon juice to get subtle highlights. Simply squeeze a whole lemon into a dish, then dip a toothbrush into it and apply to your hair. Go out in the sun for 45 minutes or so. Keep doing this for a couple of weeks and the lemon juice will start lightening your hair color.

DRYER SHEETS AND STATIC

Dryer sheets really do help fight static. Simply rub one on your hair from the roots to the end to get rid of unwanted static. You can rub dryer sheets on your combs and brushes to get rid of static before it gets to your hair too.

SILK PILLOWCASES

Sleeping on a silk pillowcase can actually help eliminate breakage and damage to your hair at night. If you toss and turn a lot while you sleep, try using a silk pillowcase to keep your hair healthy.

CHLORINE PROTECTION

If you’re planning on hitting the pool in the summer or on vacation, protect it from chlorine by getting your hair wet in a sink or shower, then saturating it in conditioner. Leave your hair wet, then have fun in the pool. Your hair will soak up the non-chlorine water and conditioner instead of the chlorine.

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Having trouble with Hair Breakage? Try these tips.

Hair breakage can be a real problem. It can be caused by a variety of things, including your technique for detangling, the products you use and how healthy your hair is. If you’re noticing breakage during your hair maintenance and style routine, here are a few tips that should help.

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DETANGLE WITH YOUR FINGERS

Fine-toothed combs are rough on your hair. Gently detangle using your fingers to help curb breakage.

USE A SILK OR SATIN PILLOWCASE

If you’re using a cotton pillowcase, replace it with a silk or satin one. Cotton creates extra friction, which can result in more breakage.

IF YOU HAVE EXTENSIONS OR A WEAVE, DON’T FORGET YOUR REAL HAIR

It’s easy to neglect your natural hair when you have extensions or a weave. Be sure to use a deep conditioner when you take out your extensions or weave to help strengthen your hair.

MAKE SURE YOUR SHAMPOO IS FREE OF SULFATES

Sulfates strip your hair of its natural oils. Using a shampoo that is sulfate-free will keep your hair from drying out and should help stop breakage.

BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR FLAT IRON

Check out our recent blog post on flat irons for tips on keeping your hair healthy when you use one. If you’re using the wrong flat iron or the iron is too hot, it can lead to breakage.

DON’T BRUSH DRY HAIR

In general, brushing your hair can be rough on it. If you need to brush your hair, spray some water on it before you brush it. It’ll help fight breakage.

USE A MICROFIBER TOWEL TO DRY YOUR HAIR

Terry cloth towels can cause breakage. Try a microfiber towel instead. It’ll be more gentle on your hair and should help cut down on breakage.

EAT BETTER!

A bad diet can lead to weak, unhealthy hair. Be sure your diet has enough protein. It’ll help keep your hair strong and resistant to breakage.

DITCH THE TIGHT PONYTAIL

Ponytails are hot right now. They’re especially great in the summer. If you have trouble with hair breakage, try to keep your ponytail loose. It’ll keep the tension off the hair strands and lead to less breakage.

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