Causes Split Ends? Expert View

 

What Causes Split Ends? "Hair split ends are caused by several internal and external factors, with external ones found in over 93% of the investigated cases," explains Dr. Ken Anderson, a hair expert and IAHRS member from Atlanta, Georgia.

The most common (external) factors known to cause split ends are:

1. Mechanical Hair Damage: ​​Mechanical hair damage is caused by excessive brushing, drying the hair excessively, or by rubbing the hair against clothes and rough fabrics.

2. Coloring, Bleaching & Chemical Treatments: Another external cause of split ends is the application of chemical treatments. In particular bleaching, coloring, perms, and relaxers - especially when not done the proper way.

3. Heat: The extensive use of blow dryers and straighteners at high temperatures cause hair damage and split ends.

There are many more external factors causing hair splits by damaging the cuticle on the hair shaft, but the above three counts for three-thirds of the causes.

And, the more hair cuticle layers are damaged, the weaker and frayed the hair becomes.

​​Best Ways To Prevent Split Ends

1. Towel Dry The Proper Way

2. Use Correct Blow-drying Techniques

3. Apply Optimum Straightener Temperature

4. Hairbrush The Correct Way

5. Change Your Shampoo & Conditioner

6. Book A Keratin Treatment

7. Treat Your Hair From The Inside

8. Use A Silk Pillowcase Or A Hair Wrap