HOW TO GET RID OF SPLIT ENDS

Split ends ruining your style? We hear you. But here's the good news: they don't have to. With the help of some simple hair care steps, you'll soon know how to get rid of split ends and help reduce breakage. Follow the five tips below and say hello to healthier-looking hair.

 

1. Dust between haircuts

A professional trim really does improve the manageability of your hair. But if you don't like the idea of losing your length, try 'dusting'. Never heard of dusting? It's the process of snipping about ¼ of an inch off the ends of your hair to keep it in the best possible condition without affecting overall length. Think of it as a tiny trim that only snips away your split ends for tidy, vibrant strands.

 

2. Use products tailored to your needs

Tide yourself over until the next big cut with products designed specifically for preventing and repairing split ends. The TRESemmé Split Remedy collection includes shampoo, conditioner, and treatments with a Reconstructing Complex to help bind splits and keep hair moisturized and visibly smoother.

 

3. Easy on the toweling

When you’re rushing in the morning, you probably tend to rough-dry your hair with a towel. And while you might think this speeds up the drying process, it actually speeds up the damage! That's because excessive friction breaks and damages hair follicles, which over time run the risk of splitting. Instead of vigorous rubbing, gently pat and press excess water from your hair with your towel – and take care when combing afterwards. Bonus tip: apply a leave-in conditioner on your strands if you're prone to tangles.

 

4. Protect against heat

Every girl loves her heated styling tools, but they can be a major contributing factor to split ends. Heat denatures the proteins that coat your hair fibres, which weakens the hair strand and can lead to splits. But let's be honest, we're not about to stop using flat irons and curling wands any time soon. Which is why a heat protectant spray is your BFF. Apply to damp hair before drying, and again on dry hair before using heated tools, to help shield your hair from excessive heat exposure.

 

5. Try an intensive oil treatment

There's nothing wrong with giving your hair an extra shot of moisture to help combat all that drying and styling. Hair oil treatments help replenish lost nutrients to damaged cuticles, leaving hair soft, smooth and primed for styling. TRESemmé Botanique Damage Recovery Oil Elixir combines the nourishing and smoothing benefits of an oil with the weightlessness of a shine spray to help keep hair nourished and vibrant.

 

So, now you know what causes split ends, and how to get rid of them, prepare to welcome fresh-feeling hair that look smooth, sleek, and runway-ready.