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13 Best Hair Care Products for Split EndsWant to know how to prevent split ends? Try a hair care treatment from this list and say "buh-bye" to damaged hair |
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1. Brush through your hair before showering.
This will minimize tangles and prevent breakage (which can lead to split ends) that can occur when you brush your hair post-shower. Apply shampoo towards the crown of your head and lather it gently downward, keeping hair straight (without bunching it up) by making a zigzag motion with your fingers down the length of your hair.
2. Use plenty of conditioner while showering and use a leave-in after, if need be.
Not only will your hair feel super-smooth to the touch, the lubrication will also help prevent split end causing breakage.
3. Try not to brush your hair while it's wet.
Yes, this is a hard thing to avoid, but if you do the aforementioned two steps, (and avoid scrunching your hair up in a towel), you should be able to easily comb through it.
4. Lay off the heat styling tools.
Anything that uses heat to treat your hair (blow dryers, straighteners, curling irons, etc.) is damaging. Try experimenting with different hairstyles that don't call for a sleek look. Style it with a little mousse to add texture and maybe even — gasp — let it air dry.
5. When getting your hair trimmed, cut about 1 ½-inches above your split ends.
Split ends will continue to split if left unattended, so this will help prevent more damage.
6. Use a split end treatment to prevent splitting.
Our readers have done the work here for you by testing out these hair care products that remedy split ends. Whether in serum, conditioner, silkener or shampoo form, our readers rave these products will give your strands all the hair therapy they need to become healthier.
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Older comments
There are good suggestions on the first page. I never realized that brushing wet hair was bad.
by Helmi Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:13AM Report as inappropriate
love love love
by Kaydensmum Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate
Sunsilk Hydra TLC is one of the most wonderful products I have ever used! Seriously, my hair is frizzy, curly and VERY HARD TO HANDLE. This brad was like magic to my hair! Absolutly loved it!
by Melco Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 04:13PM Report as inappropriate
my ends are terrible, this really helped me
by denise_pierce Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 03:30PM Report as inappropriate
i hate getting split ends! i always have to get a trim but this is very helpful, im deffinatly trying these tips
by aishak55 Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 08:47AM Report as inappropriate
Urgh I hate split ends...I always make sure I get a regular trim to prevent them. I even went all out and bought the whole Pro Naturals hair care line online from beyas, good thing I did though because my hair is looking awesome :)
by mary_jacobs Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 07:02PM Report as inappropriate
Biosilk makes some great products. I want to try the Biosilk treatment mentioned in this article. Nexxus Pro Mend is another great treatment as well!
by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 12:59PM Report as inappropriate
I have horrible split ends so this is very helpful information :) Thanks Total Beauty !
by Lillium_Stargaz Monday, October 15, 2012 at 12:47PM Report as inappropriate
I have terrible split ends. Glad to see affordable products in the list. I'll try the sunsilk!
by yestfl Monday, October 15, 2012 at 11:39AM Report as inappropriate
I have split nds and it is hard to keep under control, and i am a big believer in suave. Suave is proof that you dont have to spend big to get nice hair.
by nicky22 Monday, October 15, 2012 at 11:28AM Report as inappropriate