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You can't mend a broken heart or a split end,
but you sure can prevent them. Here are some
steps to prevent split ends, anyway.
Steps:
1. Take care not to split them in the
first place, because the only cure is a trim,
according to trichologists (hair doctors)
everywhere.
2. Don't brush hair when it's wet,
because that's when it is at its most
vulnerable.
3. Cool it on the heat styling tricks.
That means cut down on hair dryers,
straightening irons, crimpers, curling irons and
hot curlers.
4. Buy a natural-bristle brush that won't
pull on hair and ultimately break it off,
thereby causing a possible split end.
5. Wear a hat to minimize sun damage.
6. Use a shampoo that lists sunscreen as
a major ingredient.
7. Condition after shampooing, and use a
deep conditioner once a month.
8. Try a hair split repair product. It
won't actually repair the hair, but it will
minimize the stray hair look you hate.
9. Get a trim every six weeks.
Tips:
Treat your hair as the fragile living thing it
is; don't twirl, tug or abuse it. A satin pillow
case will minimize tangles.
Always use coated or covered rubber bands. When
you swim, wear a swim cap to protect your hair
from harsh chlorine. Learning preventative care
is a must.
Warnings:
Too many products, treatments and fussy hairdos
won't do your hair any good. Overdying and
drying it are the main culprits. |
