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General Information:
I have split ends…
The only way to avoid split ends altogether is to use preventatve
conditioning
and to avoid all chemical treatments.
Split ends, if they do develop, can never
be repaired 'like new'. The so-called 'split end repair fluids' are applied directly
to the hair tips. They contain high-density silicone fluids which draw the splayed
ends of the fibres together and hide their ragged appearance. The fluid is removed
at the next shampoo, however.
Conditioning allows re-establishment of the hydrogen bonds and improves
the moisture content of the hair by improving the weather-proofing of the cuticle.
This determines the amount of static charge on the hair and the resistance of
hair to mechanical stresses like brushing and combing.
We are told that if we nurture our hair by brushing vigorously 100
times a day, with an all-natural bristle brush, or if we pamper our
hair with hot oil treatments or smother our hair with cholesterols,
then we are sure to be blessed with beautiful, shiny and healthy hair.
This might be the case, if you have young hair that is not
chemically treated. But this is certainly not the case, once
you have treated your hair with harsh chemicals such as bleaches
and alkaline permanents; or if you have naturally curly hair.
For hair to be in tiptop condition it has to have a moisture
(water) content of at least 8%, and the right balance of protein and natural
oil. Most of us produce enough natural oil (sebum), to keep our hair
healthy, but lack the moisture.
What to do...
You need to give your hair lots of TLC, with shampoos that are designed
to restore your hair's moisture level to its optimum 8%.
Along with
intense conditioners that will help to repair damaged cuticles, improve
porosity, elasticity and general health and appearance of your hair.
Chemical treatments (i.e., perms,
hair
dyes or bleaches) will deplete the hair of moisture. Bringing the
hair moisture level down to as low as 2%. When this occurs you will
start to notice split ends.
The same will happen with constant use
of blow-dryers or hot styling tools. If these split ends are not
repaired forthwith and the moisture level not restored to 8%, your split ends
will turn to breakage. This obviously needs to be avoided at all costs.
Those of you who live in hot, sunny or arid climates; need to make
sure that your hair care products contain sunscreens to protect your
hair from
the damaging affects of the UV rays. If not, the same thing will happen
to the hair.
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PRODUCTS that we recommend:
Tigi Bed Head Ego Boost Leave-In Conditioner - Boost that ego and save
your hair! Ego Boost Split End Mender & Leave In Conditioner will seal,
smooth, and protect your hair.
Joico K-Pak Protect and Shine serum - Eliminates frizziness and maintains ends of long hair to replenish naturally lost oils and helps with split ends.
Bonacure Repair Sealed Ends - Restructures the hair tips & prevents
split ends by sealing them. Day care for the treatment & prevention
of split ends.
Fudge DeFrizz – Natural - Get slinky-smooth glossy hair with Unleaded
Defrizz shine serum. Slip into some shine with this polish to smooth over
frizziness and enhance colour.
Matrix Biolage Hydratherpie Hydra-Seal Leave-in Créme - Luxurious styling creme that instantly moisturizes and seals split ends.
Strong Sexy Hair Strengthening Conditioner - Provides deep moisturizing to restore vitality in hair. Infuses hair with intense re-hydrators and smoothers.
 Matrix
Sleek Sealing Serum - Preventative and reparative treatment for split ends.
Silky concentrate with smoothing agents.
 Loreal TecNiArt Liss Control Plus - Intense control smoothing
serum. 24 hour anti-frizz protection, from curl control to perfect blow-dry smoothness, for very frizzy hair.
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