How to Remove and Prevent Split Ends

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There is no true way to remove split ends, aside from cutting your hair, but you can take care of your hair and prevent their return.

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STEP 1

Identify whether you have split ends in your hair. The scientific name for them is Trichoptilosis, a longitudinal splitting of the hair fiber, and there are several types:

1.The generic end split.
2.Splits occurring multiple times up the same strand of hair.
3.A split occurring in the middle of the hair strand that will appear as a hole if the strand is bunched up.

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STEP 2

Always use hair shears if you are cutting your own hair, even if you are only cutting a strand. Regular paper scissors can fray your ends and cause more splits down the road.

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STEP 3

Get your hair cut regularly, meaning every six to eight weeks. All hair gets damaged after a while. Get a trim of at least 1/4 to 1 inches, and you should have solved the problem. It will remove split ends and keep your hair healthy and growing strong.

Note that you really only need to trim when you have splits on the ends of the hair, so your schedule may vary with your hair type, how you treat your hair, and your style goals.

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STEP 4

Cut them yourself between haircuts using a pair of hair shears. Cut about 1/4" above the split of a single strand; there may even be a small ball above the split. If you don't cut above the damage, the split will reappear.

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STEP 5

Don't rely on products that claim to "heal" split ends. They can seal the split end to help it look healthier, but they aren't reversing the damage. These products can however help prevent future damage to otherwise healthy hair.