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Split ends in the hair is perhaps the most common hair problem that woman face throughout the world. The problem also known as Trichoptlosis occurs when your hairs cuticle wears down. The problem of split ends is more common whenever the hair is either brittle or dry. It is for this reason that it is always recommended that you do not brush wet hair, as it would be more vulnerable to splitting during these times. Similarly certain other chemical treatments such as coloring or perming may sometimes lead to split ends.
Split ends are the curse of every woman!! Split ends happen when the protective cuticle has been stripped away from the ends of hair. Hair splits into two or three strands.The hair usually splits at the end of the hair forming a Y-shape. Split ends can travel up the hair.The split may be two or three centimeters in length. Split ends are more often in long hair but can also be found in shorter hair. You cannot repair them; nothing will fix split ends once they are formed.
Split Ends cannot be mended, the only lon-term cure is to have them snipped off. What is lost in the length will be gained in quality. It may help if you reduce the frequency with which you shampoo, as this in itself is stressful to hair and causes split ends to extend up the hair shaft. Never use a dryer too near the hair, or set it on too high a temperature. Minimize the use of heated appliances. Split ends cannot be mended, just temporarily sealed. The only permanent cure is to have your hair trimmed regularly.
Massage and steam your hair
Twice a week massage your hair for at least 10-15 minutes using warm coconut, olive or mustard oil. After this, steam your hair for 5-7 minutes. For this, dip a towel in hot water, squeeze out the water and wrap around your head. This will ensure that the oil penetrates your hair and blood circulation in the roots improves, due to which the oil glands will secrete optimum levels of sebum or natural oils. Apart from this, wash your hair with amla (gooseberries) and shikakai. This will cure the dryness in the hair to a large extent. You may get an ozone treatment for your hair from a good beauty parlor.
Extensive care is to be taken for hair in every season, may it be summers or winters. Don't leave you hair open in summers. It is advisable to wear hats or tie a scarf. In winters moisturize your hair to make them look healthy, shiny and smooth.
