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General Information:
I have split ends…
The only way to
avoid split ends altogether is to use preventatve
conditioning
and to avoid all chemical treatments.
Split ends, if they do develop, can never
be repaired 'like new'. The so-called 'split end repair fluids' are applied directly
to the hair tips. They contain high-density silicone fluids which draw the splayed
ends of the fibres together and hide their ragged appearance. The fluid is removed
at the next shampoo, however.
Conditioning
allows re-establishment of the hydrogen bonds and improves
the moisture content of the hair by improving the weather-proofing of the cuticle.
This determines the amount of static charge on the hair and the resistance of
hair to mechanical stresses like brushing and combing.
We are told that if we nurture our hair by brushing vigorously 100
times a day, with an all-natural bristle brush, or if we pamper our
hair with hot oil treatments or smother our hair with cholesterols,
then we are sure to be blessed with beautiful, shiny and healthy hair.
This might be the case, if you have young hair that is not
chemically treated. But this is certainly not the case, once
you have treated your hair with harsh chemicals such as bleaches
and alkaline permanents; or if you have naturally curly hair.
For hair to be in
tiptop condition it has to have a
moisture
(water) content of at least 8%, and the right balance of protein and natural
oil. Most of us produce enough natural oil (sebum), to keep our hair
healthy, but
lack the moisture.
What to do...
You need to give your hair lots of TLC, with shampoos that are designed
to restore your hair's moisture level to its optimum 8%.
Along with
intense conditioners that will help to repair damaged cuticles, improve
porosity, elasticity and general health and appearance of your hair.
Chemical treatments (i.e., perms,
hair
dyes or bleaches) will deplete the hair of moisture. Bringing the
hair moisture level down to as low as 2%. When this occurs you will
start to notice split ends.
The same will happen with constant use
of blow-dryers or hot styling tools. If these
split ends are not
repaired forthwith and the moisture level not restored to 8%, your split ends
will turn to breakage. This obviously needs to be avoided at all costs.
Those of you who live in hot, sunny or arid climates; need to make
sure that your hair care products contain sunscreens to protect your
hair from
the damaging affects of the UV rays. If not, the same thing will happen
to the hair.
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PRODUCTS that we recommend:
Matrix Biolage Hydratherpie Hydra-Seal Leave-in Creme - Luxurious styling creme that instantly moisturizes and seals split ends.
Matrix Total Results Sleek Silk Wonder Smoothing Oil - Preventative and reparative treatment for split ends.
Silky concentrate with smoothing agents.
Loreal TecNiArt Liss Control Plus - Intense control smoothing
serum. 24 hour anti-frizz protection, from curl control to perfect blow-dry smoothness, for very frizzy hair.
 Indola Repair - Split Ends - Strengthens, smooths and restructures weak and damaged hair. For weak, damaged, chemically treated hair. Helps seal and prevent split ends
whilst avoiding hair breakage. Leaves the hair smooth and glossy.
Clynol Repair Caress Split Ends Serum - With rich Aloe Vera extract is a leave-in serum to help protect and guard against split ends. Leaves hair feeling smooth and looking shiny. Also formulated with Panthenol to help maintain moisture levels.
TIGI S-factor Wonderful Tonight Overnight Treatment - Specially formulated to rejuvenate dry, damaged, depleted hair in need of intense repair - whilst you sleep. Cashmere extract smoothes and softens to control frizz and flyaways.
Lanza KB2 Leave-In Conditioner - A lightweight replenishing conditioner for all hair types that can be left in or rinsed out as desired. Daily Elements Leave-In Conditioner instantly detangles and closes the cuticle eliminating frizz.
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PRODUCTS that we recommend:
Tigi Bed Head Ego Boost Leave-In Conditioner - Boost that ego and save
your hair! Ego Boost Split End Mender & Leave In Conditioner will seal,
smooth, and protect your hair.
Joico K-Pak Protect and Shine serum - and also Split Ends Mender. Eliminates frizziness and maintains ends of long hair to replenish naturally lost oils and helps with split ends.
IQ Intelligent Haircare Smoothing Serum - Perfect for adding radiant shine and sealing split ends on even the most unruly hair. Extracts of Mallow and Cranberry work in harmony to help rejuvenate, moisturise and add gloss and shine, leaving hair supple and manageable.
Argan Plus+ LUXURY OIL Nourishing Treatment - Controls frizz and prevents split ends. Perfect for all hair types. For smoothing, straightening and leaving hair feeling fabulous.
Wella Professionals Enrich Hair Ends Elixir - rich leave-in elixir that saturates and seals damaged hair ends. Repair and protect dry and damaged hair to leave it full of vitality. With special ingredients such as silk extract and shea butter.
Indola Repair - Instant Keratin Filler - Answer your damaged hair's prayers with this wonder serum to smooth, soothe and deeply repair - transforming frizzy to fabulous in an instant.
Matrix Biolage - Exquisite Oil Tamanu Blend Strengthening Treatment - A hair care saviour for fine, weak and fragile hair types. Boosts the hair resistance to breaking to reduce future damage whilst repairing current damage and split ends.
Uniq One Range - Uniq One provides you with 10 real hair benefits that will give you stunning, healthy and protected hair. Split End prevention - Uniq One is a unique concept in hair treatment which breaks all the traditional rules of hair care.
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