Split Ends Hair

* 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.

* PRODUCTS that we recommend: Matrix Biolage Hydratherpie Hydra-Seal Leave-in Créme - Luxurious styling creme that instantly moisturizes and seals split ends. 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. Indola GLAMOUR - Sparkling Ends - For sealed and glamorously glossy hair ends - protects the hair against breakage and prevents split ends. Kadus Imunal Repair Energy Ends Balm - This leave in treatment provides in depth action to repair dry ends, providing intensive care and moisture. Smoothes and seals split ends. The hair regains its natural shine and is durable strengthened. TIGI S-factor Serious Conditioner - An intensive hair remedy, designed especially to smooth and soften hair. Made with special oils and proteins to ensure hair is incredibly moisturised and totally indulged. Minimises split ends.

* 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 - and also Split Ends Mender. 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 Dynamite Rebuild –Give hair a blast of Dynamite for seriously damaged hair. This deep conditioning protein treatment repairs dry and chemically damaged hair restoring optimum health and shine. Helps prevent breakage and split ends. Matrix Vavoom Smooth Me smoothing gel - Tame that wild mane! Anti-frizz gel smoothes hair... adding sheer body not weight. Weightless formula helps control unruly hair as it helps seal split ends. Tigi Rockaholic Rock Out Shine Blaster - Shine like a rockstar with TIGI Rockaholic Out Shine Blaster. The non-greasy oil adds shine to your locks, strengthening and moisturising damaged hair to temporarily mask unsightly split-ends.

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