Split ends: learn how to treat and avoid this problem

The desire: beautiful hair worthy of a shampoo commercial. The obstacle: the split ends that insist on showing up without asking permission. What is the origin of this problem and how to deal with it? It’s time to find out. Keep reading to learn about great treatments and products to get rid of split ends!

What are split ends?

According to visagist and colorist Carine Dias, split ends are the result of the opening of our hair cuticle, which is the outermost part of the hair and exists to protect it.

Causes

• Mechanical damage, such as use of a dryer and flat iron;
• Chemical damage, such as coloring, bleaching and straightening;
• Wear and oxidation by the sun, chlorine and sea water;
• lack of hydration;
• Combing action without proper care.

See if you are failing in any of these points when taking care of your hair. If you use a hair dryer a lot, try using it at lower temperatures.

4 ways to get rid of split ends

Treatments to prevent and control split ends consist of care that varies for each hair type and according to the causes of damage. Below, see the tips from expert Carine Dias:

1. Bepantol: hydration for split and dry ends

Liquid Bepantol can be used on the lengths and ends of the hair to deeply hydrate, and it can also be used neat in a spray bottle and applied to damp or dry hair. The formulation of Bepantol restructures and strengthens the wires when used continuously, preventing dryness.

2. Hair schedule: everything your hair needs

According to Carine, it is interesting to look for the capillary schedule that corresponds to the current situation of your hair (hydration/nutrition/reconstruction). Brittle hair with split ends may be in need of a rebuild. Hydration, on the other hand, is recommended for all hair.

3. Oil for split ends: a great ally

Pure vegetable oils are great for moisturizing the hair, promoting hair nutrition. Argan oil, olive oil, grape seed oil and coconut oil, for example, restore the natural greasiness of the locks and are easy to find.

4. Vitamin T, with scissors!

If you’ve tried several shapes but still don’t know how to close split ends, you can turn to the ultimate treatment: trimming. Cutting makes it possible to remove and clean unwanted ends. Even if you remove one or two centimeters from the length, it is already possible to remove most of the damaged ends and follow the care for prevention.

Carine Dias comments that, to eliminate split ends, you can resort to reconstruction treatments and temporarily restrict the wires to exposure to mechanical and chemical damage.

Tips from bloggers for split ends

From routine care to homemade recipes, the videos bring some more ways to deal with unwanted ends. Check out:

How to get rid of split and brittle ends

Washing and drying your hair properly, cutting the ends and using specific products are among Mari Morena’s tips to keep your locks away from split ends. Play to check it out!

Home treatment to get rid of split ends

How about a homemade recipe to make your hair beautiful and silky? The ingredients are grape seed oil, argan oil, mayonnaise (yes!) and a moisturizing mask. Step by step in the video!

Tips to make the ends of the hair wonderful

Doing a monthly reconstruction with keratin is an important step to keep your hair beautiful and healthy. Watch Beatriz Siqueira’s other advice in the video above.

Ready to leave your hair in the best shape possible? Just start putting all these tips into practice!

Best oils and products for split ends

Repairing ends, oils, special creams… The shelves of pharmacies and cosmetics stores are full of good options to treat and prevent split ends. Check out a list of the best products and the opinion of those who have tried it!

Advance Techniques Argan and Camellia Restorative Oil, Avon

“It doesn’t look heavy, doesn’t leave my strands oily and, even if I don’t wash my hair for two days, it doesn’t make it look dirty. Apart from that it gives a beautiful shine to the strands, helps with frizz and a lot (which has been bothering me the most in my hair lately) and leaves the ends aligned and takes the dry look out of them” – Juliana Ferreira

Repair Gloss Fasten your seat belts, the double end is gone!, Lola Cosmetics

“Its texture is really different, it’s not a heavy cream, nor is it liquid, it’s really like a thick gloss that spreads really well, so very little is enough for the entire length! When I use and let my hair dry naturally, I notice that it creates infinitely less frizz and also stays better behaved” – Drica Martins

3-in-1 Ravor Tip Repairer, Nazca

“Sincerely? It’s one of the best tip fixers I’ve ever used, and it’s super cheap! In addition to silicone, it has semi-linen and offers sun protection, being suitable for split and dry ends. It leaves the hair silky, so much so that when I used it (it’s old!) I used it all over my hair, and I always loved the result” – Ju Lopes

Original Hair Treatment Oil, Moroccanoil

“It really left my hair very soft, manageable and it didn’t weigh anything on the strands, since despite being oil, the texture is light! I only applied it on the ends, which are more dry, and I noticed that “split broom” look go away. The smell is very pleasant and soft” – Nati Nahas

Gold Black Nourishing Ultra Tip Repairer, Amend

“Simple and effective, this tip repairer is suitable for curly and frizzy hair, and it decently disguises split and dry ends. The tip here is to use very little, as it tends to weigh down the hair” – Ju Lopes

There is definitely no shortage of product options for split ends – and they fit in every pocket. The tip is to test and find what is most effective for your needs.

How to avoid split ends

• Avoid using very hot water when washing your hair in the shower;
• When using a hairdryer or flat iron, always apply a thermal protector (leave in with thermal protection);
• Do not use appliances at maximum heat power;
• Trim the ends regularly;
• Respect the limits of your hair to perform chemical procedures;
• Invest in a balanced diet rich in vitamin A, E, iron, zinc, potassium and fatty acids.

There’s no shortage of ideas on how to fight split ends, right? If you are looking for ways to make your hair beautiful, take the opportunity to learn about the benefits that hair tonic can bring to you.