Can Split Ends Be Repaired?

Split ends or split ends are common in shoulder-length hair. This leads to hair breakage and an unkempt appearance.

If the ends of the hair split open due to split ends, the first grip does not lead to scissors, but to hair care products such as hair conditioners or hair treatments. But can split ends be repaired  and which method really helps?

Find out how to prevent and deal with split ends.

Can you repair split ends?

Split ends are one of the most common hair concerns, no matter how long the hair is. But split ends don’t have to be! There are many simple things you can do to prevent split ends.

But are there products that repair the ends of your hair and remove split ends ?

That would be nice, but unfortunately it’s a fairy tale that manufacturers use to sell their products. Only methods to prevent split ends are effective.

Before using these methods, you should have your hairdresser cut your tips to start with split-free hair. You can successfully avoid split ends with these tips:

Sun protection

Weather influences can damage your hair and promote split ends: the sun and its UV radiation dry out the hair. Dry hair breaks easily, especially at the tips.

Protect your hair the same way you protect your skin from sunlight: wear a hat or headscarf if you and your hair are exposed to the sun for longer!

Windbreak

When the wind blows through your hair, your hairs not only rub against each other, but also against your clothes, your shoulders, your back.

Protect your hair from this stressful friction by tying the hair up, braiding it in a braid or protecting it under a hat or headscarf. This way, the hair is less stressed and effectively protected against split ends.

Protection against chlorine and salt

In summer or on vacation, your hair is exposed to great stress factors, while you forget about stress: the salt in the sea water and the chlorine from the pool attack your hair and dry it out.

In combination with the sunlight, split ends are the logical consequence and inevitable.

So protect your hair from the effects of salt and chlorine if you want to prevent split ends. It’s best to wash your hair with plenty of clean water after every bath.

If that is not possible, knead special hair oil into your hair, especially into the damaged ends. There is even hair oil with UV protection for the beach and pool!

Dry gently

Heat and dry hot blow dryer air damage your hair by drawing out all moisture. This makes it brittle and fragile and split ends develop.

Therefore, always try to avoid the blow dryer and let your hair air dry. This is the gentlest and healthiest way to get your hair dry after washing.

With this you can prevent open tips, because as you already know, it is no longer possible to repair split ends.

Don’t rub!

Wet hair is sensitive because the cuticle is puffy. You should therefore treat your hair particularly gently when it is wet.

Please do not rub dry with a towel, just carefully press dry in the towel and let it dry under your towel turban.

Comb out carefully and allow to air dry. In this way you prevent unnecessary strain on your hair when it is wet and you can effectively prevent split ends.

No chemistry!

Perms and chemical hair colors change the hair structure in depth and damage your hair permanently. For beautiful and healthy hair, do without a structurally damaging perm and chemical colors.

This way you keep your hair natural and healthy and naturally prevent split ends.

Little shampoo

“A lot helps a lot” is not always correct. Too much shampoo just dries out the hair unnecessarily and runs the risk of split ends.

If you have long hair, just shampooing the hairline is sufficient. The lather that runs down the lengths of your hair when you wash it out is more than enough to clean your hair.

More would only dry out your hair additionally. When washing your hair, do not rub the tips with shampoo, the friction also leads to split ends!

hair conditioner

Healthy hair needs care! Therefore, always use conditioner after every hair wash ! Conditioner acidifies the hair.

As a result, the hair flake structure that has been swollen by washing is smooth again, the hair gets shine and has less friction due to the smoother microstructure. As a result, the ends of the hair split less often and the hair shines.

Hair treatment

Depending on the condition of your hair, it makes sense to use a special hair treatment up to once a week.

Special hair treatments made from certified natural cosmetics are available in stores, but you can also make good hair care products yourself from simple foods.

A hair treatment only nourishes the hair if it was made with vegetable oils and not with silicone. The better the hair is nourished and cared for, the fewer split ends can form.

Avocado hair conditioner

Puree half an avocado with the hand blender or finely mash it into a pulp.

Mix in a few dashes of lemon juice and a teaspoon of cooking oil and apply the mixture to your hair. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes, then rinse it off thoroughly.

Repairing split ends is not possible, but you can prevent it!