Does it seem like you can never get rid of your split end problem? Well, part of this because to an extent you never really will. Let me explain.
No matter how gentle you are with your hair, your hair will always experience some degree of damage. This comes from simply washing your hair, combing it and all of the regular things you must do to maintain it.
Which means your hair will never be completely free of split ends. This is why trimming is important to keep them from getting out of hand. Split ends make your hair look thin and also contribute to breakage because your hair will tangle more easily.
While you will always have some split ends to dust off every 3 to 4 months or so, you can take steps so that the damage to your ends isn’t severe and you end up having to cut off more hair than you want to. Here are some reasons why your ends always seem to be unhealthy:
#1 You are not giving your ends enough love
When you apply your moisturizers and sealants focus on your ends. They are the oldest and most weakest portion of your hair, so it is important that they get the most hydration. When conditioning also make sure you give your ends complete coverage.
#2 Wear more protective styles (buns, french braids, tuck n roll styles)
The more the ends of your hair are exposed the more weathering they will experience from the environment.
#3 Always cut your hair with scissors made for cutting ONLY hair
If you use dull scissors when you do trims on your own, you will make your split end problem worse. Use quality hair cutting scissors
#4 Make an effort to be very gentle with your hair
Work with your hair in sections and always take time to properly detangle your hair. Although it may be time consuming, it is important that you aren’t rough with your hair because this will cause damage it, which likely will result in split ends.
#5 Don’t wait too long to trim your hair
A good range to trim your hair is every 3 to 4 months. Waiting too long will result in more hair that will need to be cut off.
My ends sre always rough no , matter, what must I do……
Sammmeee. Have figured out what it was?
How do I trim my ends if I usually wear my hair in a fro or wash & go? Do I HAVE to straighten it?
No you can simply stretch your hair out so you can get a good look at your ends. You can use braids or twist and then brush it out with a paddle brush and you will get a blown out look without using a blow dryer.
Never thought about that! Thank you!
You are welcome 🙂
I am 52years of age. I have been trying to grow my edges back since forever. I got a relaxed in early years and it literally broke my hair off over about two months and i was going to a hair stylist. She never said anything but after awhile i stop going cause it got pretty bad. I have hair there but its just really light. Tried everything to grow back nothing has worked. I have been wearing braids off and on to try to cover the sides. Is there any suggestions you can give me besides a afro cause thats not cute on me at all. . Lol.
Braids are more than likely making the situation worse. Braids put tension on the hair which in turn is agitating your edges. You can try doing a half wig or wig.
Hello. I had the same issue after having Africans braid my hair. I used pure Jamaican black castor oil. I rubbed it where my hair was either gone or thinner out twice a day and within a few days, I saw improvement until eventually my hairline was completely back.
My hair always break off even when I trim my ends. My husband said it’s my medicine, what can I do to stop the breakage even when I’m taking medicine? I tried hair, nails vitimans, I have tried prenatal pills, biotin everything and it still breaks.