Split ends are caused by damage to the cuticle of the hair. This damage can be caused by using harsh tools such as blow dryers or flat irons too often. It can also be brought on by weather exposure and harsh chemicals found in some hair products or treatments. Split ends can lead to damage to the rest of your hair since the split can travel up your hair resulting in the strands becoming weak and brittle. The best treatment for split ends involves preventative measures to limit the number of split ends you develop and manage the ones you already have. Using products that are best suited for hydration will help lessen the likelihood you will develop split ends. Here are a few more tactics that can keep your hair healthy and balanced.

  1. Use less heat on your hair. Tools that give off heat such as flat irons, curling irons, hot rollers and blow dryers can damage hair by drying it out. This can lead to hair becoming brittle which can cause split ends to form. Reducing the degree of heat you use while styling, in addition to lessening frequency will help to reduce the amount of potential harm that can occur.
  2. Protect your hair from heat damage. Utilizing products that provide protection from heat will lessen the likelihood of split ends caused by damage to the hair. If you want to continue using heat on your hair but would like to reduce the risk of damage make sure to use a product that provides protection. Keranique offers a great heat protectant product called the Lift & Repair Treatment Spray which helps to seal split ends, strengthen hair and protect it from heat damage.
  3. Use a gentle brush or comb on dry hair. Combs and brushes that are too rough can damage hair by breaking off strands during the detangling process. Making sure to use a comb or brush that is gentle and won’t damage hair is important to prevent split ends from forming. Keranique carries an Anti-breakage Brush & Detangling Comb set that is gentle on hair.
  4. Get your hair trimmed frequently. Making sure to see your hairstylist for regularly scheduled trims is key for upkeep in preventing split ends from developing and current ones from getting worse. When split ends form, they can travel up the hair as the frays become worse. 
  5. Be gentle when handling your hair. When you wash your hair make sure not to scrub it too roughly. When drying your hair follow the same rule of thumb and delicately pat it dry with a microfiber towel rather than rubbing it harshly with a terrycloth towel. This will help reduce the risk of damaging your hair and breaking strands which can contribute to the formation of split ends. 
  6. Use gentle products on your hair. Using harsh cleansers can dry out your hair, which may lead to damage. This damage can increase the risk of split ends forming. Stick to gentle cleansers for your hair that won’t strip it and dry it out. Products that are made for damaged hair can help provide a gentle and restorative treatment to hair. Keranique offers a Damage Control Shampoo & Conditioner set which is formulated to support the health of damaged hair. 
  7. Keep your hair moisturized. Making sure your hair stays hydrated and not dry will help aid in preventing it from becoming brittle. Having brittle hair can lead to damage and split ends so reducing this risk may lessen the chances of getting split ends in the future. Keranique has a Deep Hydration Shampoo & Conditioner set that is great to counteract dryness with the beneficial moisturizing effects it can provide for your hair. 

Do you want to prevent split ends? Try out these methods to reduce the appearance of split ends and lessen the chance of future split ends forming. Keranique has products that can repair damaged hair and reduce future damage by providing protection from heat. These products are great for treating current split ends and preventing future ones from forming as well by reducing the risk of the damage that often leads to them. Check out our products page to find the right item for your individual hair type and needs.

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This article is not intended to treat any disease or offer a substitution for professional medical advice.

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