for many of us our hair is our crown of glory. we all want healthy shiny hair. here are several tips to help in preventing split ends. 1. do not brush your hair while it is wet; instead opt for a wide-tooth comb. after you wash your hair it is up to 25% more elastic and more vulnerable to damage. 2. try to avoid using heated hair appliances on a daily basis. using blow dryers curling irons flat irons etc. every day can dry out and damage your hair. heat can be especially damaging to your ends. instead of using a curling iron try sleeping in rollers to maintain your hairstyle. to maintain a straight hairstyle wrap your hair at night and sleep in a silk scarf. to wrap your hair start at the crown of your head and brush your hair around your head. continue until all your hair is brushed around smooth. if you have a lot of hair try using bobby pins to keep your hair in place. 3. wear a silk scarf or a satin bonnet before going to bed. a scarf will reduce friction and protect your tresses as you sleep. if you do not like to cover your head when you sleep you can try using a satin pillow case. 4. do not use rubber bands to tie back your pony tail. rubber bands can pull your hair out and break it off. 5. trim your ends every 6 to 8 weeks. if you are trying to grow out your hair you can go 8 to 10 weeks between having your ends trimmed. 6. before you shampoo your hair wet your hair with warm water to open the hair cuticle. always condition your hair after you shampoo. when you rinse the conditioner from your hair use cold water to help seal the cuticles of your hair. 7. do not over brush your hair. brushing your hair 100 strokes per day for healthy hair is purely a myth; this will cause more harm than good for your hair. 8. eat a well-balanced diet. what you put inside your body will affect your appearance on the outside of your body. foods containing folic acid biotin and omega3 are always a great nutritional addition for your hair. 9. try to avoid chemically treating your hair. relaxers perms and certain color treatments can also cause damage to your tresses. it is always best to have a professional hairstylist perform these procedures for your hair.
how can i prevent split ends in my hair?