How to protect hair from split ends

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

Choose the right products

It is preferable to use products rich in moisturizing and nourishing elements for hair, such as: olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and argan oil, and reduce the use of products that harm the hair and lead to dryness and breakage , especially products that contain silicon and alcohol. [1]


Reducing the number of times you wash your hair

Hair should not be washed daily, rather it can be washed from time to time, in order to preserve the natural oils produced by the scalp. Because washing the hair with shampoo will lead to dry hair and split ends. [1]


Using hair protein

Protein is considered a useful element in treating, strengthening and protecting hair from split ends. However, care must be taken when using protein not to overuse it. Because too much causes hair to dry out, and it is also recommended to use conditioner because it is considered an alternative treatment for protein, and it protects hair from split ends. [2]


Reducing hair exposure to heat

Exposing the hair to high temperatures leads to damage, brittleness and weakness with the passage of time, and for this it is recommended to reduce the use of a hair iron, and to use it correctly when needed. [2]


Tips to protect hair from split ends

To protect hair from split ends, it is recommended to follow the following: [2]

  • Cutting the ends of the hair: Care should be taken to cut the ends of the hair, and not wait for them to be split. From two to three months, approximately 0.6 -1.30 cm of hair is cut.
  • Avoid combing the hair while it is wet: Combing the hair while it is wet especially with a stiff brush causes breakage, and for this it is preferable to comb it after applying the hair conditioner to it.
  • Going to beauty salons: It is preferable when you want to hairdress the hair, or put dyes or any other chemicals, he should go to special hair centers to avoid using the wrong materials that lead to hair breakage .


Natural recipes to protect hair from split ends

  • Egg mask: Egg white contains a lot of nutrients, and high levels of iron, iodine and zinc, which nourish the hair and protect it from breakage, and give it shine and flexibility. [3]
  • Potato juice: Potatoes are rich in vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin C, in addition to many other minerals, such as: phosphorous, manganese, calcium, and niacin, and for this it is recommended to put fresh potato juice on the scalp to nourish hair follicles and protect hair from dryness. [3]


References

  1. ^ A b Rachel Grumman from Bender (6-7-2016), "9 Solutions ' For Dry, Brittle Hair" , Www.prevention.com , Retrieved 8-12-2017. Edited.
  2. ^ A b t the DEL SANDEEN (17-9-2017), "5 Ways To a Stop Hair Breakage Now" , Www.liveabout.com , Retrieved 8-12-2017. Edited.
  3. ^ A b 's Ron Yahaloms, "10 the Natural Remedies That Stop Hair Loss is on And Boost Hair Growth" , Www.lifehack.org , Retrieved 8-12-2017. Edited.