Split ends are the easiest type of hair damage to control. Split ends are the result of normal hair wear and tear, but can also by toweling your hair too vigorously when it is wet, over blow drying, and excessive coloring, bleaching, or perms. Another factor that can lead to split-ends is sun exposure. Fine hair is especially prone to splitting.
Causes:-There are different causes for split ends. Split ends occur when the protective cuticle is destroyed at the end of the hair. Split ends will happen to almost anyone. Split Ends are more likely to develop in brittle or dry hair. Typical causes of split ends damage include vigorous brushing, brushing hair when it is still wet, coloring and perming which make hair weak, and heat appliances. There are other causes for split ends beside some of the main ones mentioned above. Other causes could be excessive tangling, improper application or removal of hair extensions, headgear that snaps or rips delicate strands or even scratchy bedclothes, fingers or hands.
Blow dryers, curling irons and flat ironers should all be avoided until you can get a haircut. The main reason is because they are actually known to cause or worsen split ends, especially when they are not used properly. Make sure that you use curling irons and flat irons when the hair is dry and, ideally, in combination with a hair serum. Also, be sure to not overuse these tools. Only using them several times a week is the best.Take care not to split them in the first place, because the only cure is a trim, according to trichologists (hair doctors) everywhere.Trichoptilosis is a longitudinal splitting of hair fiber better known as "split ends". It develops after the protective cuticle has been stripped away from the end of hair fibers as a result of over processing. Any chemical or physical trauma that weathers the hair may eventually lead to split ends. Vigorous brushing can even induce it.Rinse well and then do a cool to cold rinse to seal the hair's cuticles and ends, adding instant sleekness and glossiness.Make sure that the split end areas are dried as straight as possible since splits look worse when they are allowed to wave, curl, frizz or spike out.To keep your hair healthy and to prevent split ends you should deep condition your hair once a month. A good method to doing this is to put the conditioner in your hair and place a plastic cap over your head with all your hair inside. Then place a hot damp towel on top of the plastic cap and leave on there for 10 minutes. Afterward, rinse hair with extremely cold water.Use regular conditioner in your hair after shampooing, and a deep conditioner once a month.

Wow great post Sonee and just in time for me before I tear the rest of my hair out! I have been having so much trouble with split ends, it has been driving me mad! I admit that I have over treated my hair with colour and heat treatments and also a perm so I really should not be surprised at the results.

Your post has given me some useful hints, the bit about putting on a conditioner and then putting a plastic shower cap over it to let it soak in and really deliver seems like a great idea which I am going to try tonight! I will let you know how that works out. I have to do something my hair is such a mess at the moment!

hey. i hope you will act upon my advice. if you want to take care of your hair. first of all you need to save it from dust and sun shine. secondly you must need to wash your hair with a branded shampoo weekly. use any best conditioner for your hair when you gonna take a bath. use the style which suit to your hair. thanks

Hi. Such a good information!!! Thanks for sharing. All the tips or information you have provided about to take care of hair are really beneficial and helpful.

Thanks a lot for that! I did not realise that the sun was bad for hair but then I suppose I should have as we can see how it bleaches hair in the summer. I suppose the sun kissed look might be good for our ego but not so good for our hair! Also are you saying that we do damage by washing our hair too much? I wash mine every other day, should that be better done weekly? And I suppose it makes sense that a good shampoo is better for your hair than any old cheap one. Thanks again for the tips!