Why Breakage and Split Ends Happen

Just like the skin on our bodies, your hair is made up of layers. The outer layer of the hair is called the cuticle and it is made up of cells that are dead and that lay on top of each other. This will protect the cortex, which is the middle layer of the hair. The cortex is made up of coiled long proteins, which is the make-up of most of the hair. Breakage and split ends occur when the cuticle protection is won away. When it wears away at the tip it is called a split end as the hair splits or unravels. Hair breakage and split ends happen less when hair is not dried out and it moist and healthy. By taking care of your hair, you can drastically reduce the chances of hair breakage and split ends.

How to Avoid and Treat

One thing to do to avoid hair breakage and split ends it try to avoid using vent brushes that have plastic bristles. These types of brushes can damage the hair by ripping it. Use a dry wide brush on dry hair. If your hair is wet try to use a wide toothcomb. One thing to do is not to shampoo every day. You can condition every day but shampooing every day can dry out hair therefore making it more likely that split ends and breakage will occur. Use leave in conditioner as this will help moisten the hair.

When you blow dry your hair make sure the hairdryer is at least 4 inches from the hair to allow for the hair to breath and not get to hot. Trimming the hair periodically is very important in the treatment and prevention of hair breakage and split ends. A razor should not be used to trim the hair as it can cause further damage to the hair. In between haircuts you should also try to minimize the stress on the strands of the hair. Try not to use a metal or plastic clip to pull back the hair, as they can cause damage, but instead use an elastic band or fabric.

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