How to avoid and repair split ends

The curse of split ends

As you can see, influencers, celebrities and models also suffer, such as the glamorous Gigi Hadid. To improve the appearance of your hair and prevent it from happening to you, follow these simple tips. You will show off your hair this summer and throughout the year. And, best of all, you won't have to sacrifice an inch of your precious mane.

You can repair split ends!

Do not give up. If you think your ends have no solution, give it a try by resorting to an extreme repair treatment. These are highly nutritious treatments that deeply repair the internal structure of the hair. They are quite expensive, but they can save your mane. Would you like to try one? Choose the one with the most enriched formula possible, like the one we present below.

Extreme repair treatment

The formula of this treatment is enriched with rice extract and ceramides. After several applications you will see how the appearance of your hair changes.

Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Repair Treatment, € 57.30

Hairdressing treatments to repair split ends

Does your hair need to go through the ICU? Don't worry, there are treatments in the hair salon that you can use as a restorative shock cure. Ask about cauterizing or sealing the tips. It consists of sealing the ends when the hair is cut.

Do you want to prevent and not open? Your treatment is then the keratin that helps your hair gain softness, control and shine for three months.

Shock treatment at home

As an emergency solution at home, you can also choose to use a quality hair mask suitable for your hair type several times a day. It is a shock treatment for when the ends are opening and you want to save yes or yes the length of your hair.

Look for revitalizing ingredients

Keratin and hilauronic acid are two of the star ingredients to regenerate hair and protect the ends. Look for it in shampoos, conditioners, and masks.

Collistar Repair Shampoo with Keratin and Hyaluronic Acid, € 18.50

When the tips start to split

According to expert hairdressers, once the ends begin to open, they act like a frayed rope and, if we do not remedy it, these ends will continue to unravel. There are also products on the market that instantly close split ends like a zipper. We teach it to you.

Stop the "fraying"

This lightweight cream closes split ends to keep hair healthy and freshly cut. It can be applied dry, once the hairstyle is finished.

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Fresh Cut End Repair, € 24

How to avoid split ends

The ends are generally split due to our own actions: aggressive dyeing, too much sun, not using suitable products, very tight ponytails … even the handle of the bag when it catches your hair spoils them! So, keep reading and discover some simple preventive care to achieve beautiful and healthier hair and avoid split ends in the future.

Wash it gently

Hair is more fragile and vulnerable when wet. So, don't rub it aggressively, it won't make the hair cleaner. Use the fingertips, lightly massaging the scalp. Choose preferably a nourishing shampoo with strengthening natural ingredients. This contains coconut milk and aloe vera and its size is XXL (700 ml).

Botanique Nutre and Strengthen Shampoo by TRESemmé, € 5.19

Brush gently

When detangling it, better a wide-toothed comb or a special brush. Start at the ends and work your way up, little by little, so as not to pull the hair and break it.

Deslía Pro brush by Beter, € 9.26

Do you have a lot of hair?

The racket or paddle brush is your most suitable "tool". Helps detangle hair reducing the risk of breakage. The key: its thick, spaced nylon picks.

Termix Racket Brush, € 9.99

Nourish the tips

One of the best ways to prevent split ends is to nourish them to avoid dryness. And one of the best textures is oil, ideal now that the sun is ravaging your hair. It contains vitamin E.

Pantene Repair and Protect Oil, € 6.49

Moisturizes hair thoroughly

Think of conditioner as moisturizer for your face. Moisturizes and softens hair, in addition to avoiding tangles. Don't forget to always put it on after shampooing.

Kativa Coconut Conditioner, € 19

Two in one

Have you ever heard of "co-washing" treatments? They are the products that wash and condition your hair in a single gesture. The term co-washing or co-washing originates from the abbreviation of "co" (conditioner) and "washing" (to wash in English). It is currently a very popular technique because it allows hair to be washed and treated at the same time. This is rich in amino acids and proteins, which restore and provide elasticity to the hair.

Kevin.Murphy Re.Store "co-wash" treatment, € 29

Works all day

Leave-in products work very well because they work throughout the day. This repair lotion helps rebuild the fiber and achieve strong hair with less breakage.

Elixir So Long Damage Break Fix by Matrix, € 15.40

Heat dries out hair

And it makes hair more brittle. One more reason to condition your hair thoroughly in summer. This conditioner promises to leave hair up to 3 times smoother, helping to combat frizz and sealing the ends.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Conditioner, € 7.30

Extra long hair?

Dream Long is a range designed by Elvive for those who have extra long hair and want to save the last 3 cm. Among its products, this cream to apply to lengths and ends without rinsing.

Elvive Scissors Stop Cream, L'Oréal Paris, € 2.95

Reward your hair once a week

One application every 7 days is all you need when you resort to intensive treatments, like this one, whose formula, of natural and vegan origin, is a pleasure for the senses.

L'Oréal Professionnel Source Essentielle Nutrition Boost, € 35

On dry hair

If you are in a hurry, there are products that are used on dry hair, directly on the ends and for immediate absorption. This, with argan oil and baobab extract, softens dry and brittle ends and leaves them silky.

Moroccanoil Mending Infusion, € 30

Thermoprotective

It is advisable not to abuse the dryer so that the hair does not dry out, but if you consider it absolutely necessary, preferably use an ionic dryer and always, always a thermal protector. This is very suitable for very damaged and punished hair, because it repairs the hair fiber and seals the ends.

Therapiste de Kérastase Serum, € 39.50

Can't do without the pool or the sea?

The sun, heat and chlorine are harmful agents that attack the natural protective fats of the hair, causing it to dry out, become rough, dull the color and break the ends. This natural cocktail based on cold pressing oils, which is transformed into a mousse, repairs, hydrates and improves hair health intensely.

Revolution Oil by Nuggela & Sulé, € 16.50

Feed your hair

In addition to dietary supplements, which can help you strengthen your hair, look in hair products for nutrients that prevent breakage, such as biotin or vitamin B7. This no-rinse product contains it. Conditions without weight and strengthens from roots to ends.

Redken Extreme Length Sealer Treatment, € 28.70

When the environment is hostile

Whether due to pollution or the ravages of the sun and heat, in summer it is convenient to use a hair care rich in natural lipids and vegetable proteins to strengthen hair, tips included. Your hair will look much silkier

Montibello Repair Active Sealed Ends Treat Naturtech, € 19.90

The split ends unsightly make our hair look unkempt and unhealthy. And, what is worse, they promote frizz. Before resorting directly to snipping, you can save your hair by applying these easy cares. Because yes, if the ends open - and it does not only happen to fine hairs - it is because surely, even if unconsciously, we are damaging it. Follow these 10 simple tricks and you will improve the appearance of your hair and avoid split ends in the future.

10 tricks to avoid split ends

Wash hair delicately. Hair is more fragile and vulnerable when wet. Therefore, do not rub it aggressively. Use the fingertips, lightly massaging the scalp. When it comes to drying it, don't shake it either. Better put on a microfiber towel as a turban and let it absorb the moisture.
Always put conditioner. Think of it as a moisturizer for your face. Moisturizes and softens hair, in addition to avoiding tangles. Try leave-in conditioners that will coat and strengthen the ends of your hair throughout the day.
Brush the hair gently. When it comes to detangling it, better a wide-toothed comb, an ionic brush or a professional racket brush. Start at the ends and work your way up little by little so as not to pull the hair. Ah! and try not to fiddle with it, twisting it between your fingers. You will wear away the keratin in the hair and the ends will split. By correcting bad habits you can do a lot for your hair.
Pigtail, yes, but not every day . Rubber bands or some metallic headbands literally pull your hair out when you take them off. Use accessories (scarves, scrunchies …) that do not harm your hair when you pick it up
Use hair serum. Tip repair serums barely take up space in your bag, so you can always take them with you. What does a strong breeze blow when walking near the sea? Quickly apply two drops of medium to ends and you will prevent them from splitting and the hair from frizzing.
The sun opens the tips. In summer, your hair already has enough radiation from the sun (apart from sea salt, chlorine from swimming pools, wind …), to expose it to more aggressions. Give your hair dryer and irons a vacation. Your hair doesn't need an extra heat source. And if one day it is inevitable to use them, do not forget to apply a protective thermal spray first.
Use multifunction oils . Like serums, they also help seal the ends, nourish and add shine, without greasing the hair. The only condition is to always apply them at the end of the hairstyle. That is, do not use it before going over the irons or you will get thicker hair, getting just the opposite effect.
Nourishing masks . If your hair is very damaged, either by the sun or the misuse of the dryer or irons, apply a nourishing mask at least once a week. Those formulated with natural ingredients or active restorative such as vegetable oils, argan, or keratin are ideal.
Use protein shampoo . If your hair has become thinner, weaker and breaks more easily, you have to reinforce the structure of the shaft so that it does not split. Use shampoos and conditioners for fine hair, which contain proteins (wheat, keratin, rice, collagen) that coat and strengthen the hair.
Take nutricosmetics. If the hair thins and the ends split due to the passage of time, dietary supplements are very effective, provided they are constant. Nutricosmetics is effective from the second month of daily use. Sulfur amino acids (cystine, methionine), trace elements (silicon, zinc) and vitamins (A, group B and biotin) are the most suitable.

Hairdressing treatments to repair split ends

Apart from cutting the ends to clean them, you can resort to treatments that prevent them from splitting, such as the application of keratin or cauterization.

Keratin. It is a protein found in our hair that weakens over time, making it finer and frizzy. For this reason, treatments based on this product are in high demand to strengthen and rehydrate or repair hair.
Cauterization. It consists of sealing the tip when the hair is cut. This makes the keratin remain in the fiber itself, making the hair look healthy and shiny. In addition, the sealed tip prevents the hair from drying out, because the keratin does not escape. Split ends are 80% removed, leaving a silky touch.