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• To step
• Part 1 of 4: Removing split ends
• Part 2 of 4: Washing, drying and brushing to get healthy hair
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Magic remedies that make your split ends disappear are just a temporary trick and don't stop the damage. To get rid of them permanently, you will have to cut your ends. But there are a hundred ways to prevent them from splitting again. Give it a try if you want healthy, soft hair.

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Part 1 of 4: Removing split ends

1. See if your hair is damaged. Take a close look at your hair, using a mirror and good light. Split ends are usually at the bottom, but in principle they can occur anywhere. Split ends and damaged hair come in many forms.If you see any of the following, delete them using the instructions below:
   • Hair ends that split into two or more tufts
   • A hole in the middle of your hair (more visible when you roll up the hair)
   • White dots at the end of your hair
   • Knots in a single hair (more common in dry, curly hair)
2. Trim your hair regularly. A handsome person usually cuts out the split ends, but often he / she immediately removes 0.5 to 2.5 cm. Ultimately, your hair will be so damaged that it is really necessary. How long you wait between haircuts depends on the model, how healthy your hair is and how much time you want to spend on identifying and removing split ends yourself. It can take anywhere from six weeks to six months.
   • If you don't cut the split ends yourself, your hair won't make it when you avoid the hairdresser. Neglected split ends get weaker and weaker, and eventually your hair breaks.
3. Take steps to make your hair grow long. If you are concerned that your hair will be too short when you get the split ends cut out, consider getting layers cut in your hair. Ask the hairdresser to cut the damaged ends from the outer layer, while keeping the bottom layer long. If you have frizzy hair, a mild texturizer can provide the same effect as it makes styling easier and eliminates the need to cut healthy hair.
4. Be careful with repairing hair products. There are conditioners and other products that claim to "repair" split ends. These products lay a layer around the ends and hide the damage, but it still remains. You can use it as a temporary fix, but in the long run the damage will only get worse.
   • With these products you can prevent healthy hair from getting damaged.

Part 2 of 4: Washing, drying and brushing to get healthy hair

1. Use conditioner. After shampooing, apply conditioner to your hair. Leave it on for three minutes before rinsing it out.
2. Apply a deep conditioner. If your conditioner isn't working well enough, try a "deep conditioner" twice a month. That means that you let a conditioner work in your hair for a longer period of time. Oil such as jojoba or coconut oil is very good for this. Here's an example routine:
   • Wet your hair
   • Put the amount of oil about the size of a 50 cent coin in your palm. Use a little more if your hair falls over your shoulders.
   • Rub it into your hair.
   • Leave it on for five minutes, or ten minutes if it is badly damaged.
   • Rinse it out with cold water.
3. Buy a good comb or brush. Your brush or comb should untangle your hair, but not pull it out. The best option for people with thick hair is a wide-toothed wood comb. People with thin hair can also use a comb with narrower teeth, made of wood, or a boar bristle brush, or some other flexible, natural brush.
4. Protect your hair while you sleep. Sleep with your hair in a braid or bun so it doesn't get tangled and break. A nightcap or a satin pillowcase can also help.
5. Eat a balanced diet. Get the recommended amount of vitamins and proteins to keep your hair as healthy as possible. Healthy fats such as omega3 fatty acids can also help keep your hair healthy and shiny.
   • Vitamin E is especially useful. Vitamin E is found in a variety of foods, such as nuts, seeds, avocado, vegetable oil, certain green leafy vegetables and fish.
6. Use hair-friendly rubber bands. Tight rubber bands or rubber bands with bits of metal in them can damage the hair, especially if you have them in your hair for an extended period of time. Scrunchies and ribbons are gentler on the hair.
   • If you do need an elastic band or rubber band, make sure it is not too tight so that it does not break.
7. Protect your hair from heat. Heat breaks down the keratin (protein) from the hair shaft, making it weaker and causing the ends to split. Heat treatment damages your hair and results in split ends. This includes blow drying, straightening with the flat iron, curling with the curling iron and steam treatments. If you want to do these types of treatments, take the following precautions:
   • Don't do these heat treatments more than once every two weeks, or rather once a month.
   • Choose devices where you can set the temperature yourself. Keep them below 180ºC.
   • Let your hairdresser know that you would rather not want a hot appliance treatment.
8. Protect your hair before swimming in the pool, ocean, or lake. Consider adding a special moisturizing product before swimming. You can also add leave-in conditioner or oil to your hair, or wear a shower cap. Rinse your hair with clean water before swimming to prevent it from absorbing as many harmful substances. Make sure to shampoo and condition your hair right away when you get out of the water.
9. Protect your hair from the sun. UV rays are just as bad for your hair as they are for your skin. Put your hair in a bun under a hat or cap, or put a conditioner with UV protection in your hair.
10. Use less hair care products. Hair dye and bleach are very damaging to your hair, but other products can also be harmful. Only use them when you really have to, then your hair will stay healthy for much longer.
    • For example, if you have dyed or bleached hair, only have the roots touched up when necessary. Don't paint all of your hair over and over as the roots grow out.
    • If you have a perm, only get it touched up when absolutely necessary, or consider not having a perm at all if your hair is damaged.

Tips

• Drink plenty of water to keep your hair healthy.
• Do not pull split ends apart. That will only make it worse.
• Don't bleach your hair too often, because it will damage it.
• Don't brush your hair too quickly. Start at the ends and carefully untie knots. Then carefully go upstairs.
• Don't brush your hair roughly; brush slowly and gently.
• Use a wide-tooth comb to comb your hair.
• Don't wrap your hair in a towel after you shower. It can be damaged from that.
• Use almond oil once a week.
• Apple cider vinegar can remove the film that builds up on your hair when you use hair care products.
• Putting castor oil in your hair in the evening and washing it the next morning also helps a lot.

Warnings

• Never pull your ponytail tight by dividing your hair in half and pulling them apart. This is just as bad as brushing and can seriously damage your hair

Necessities

• Regular haircuts
• Weekly hair mask
• Conditioner
• Leave-in conditioner and a spray to untangle your hair
• Wide-toothed comb
• Good hair ties
• Hairdressing scissors