COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT SPLIT-ENDS ANSWERED BY HARVARD HEALTH PUBLISHING.
What are the treatment options for split-ends in the hair?
Answered by Dr. Robert H. Shmerling
M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of experience · USA
Once an individual hair has a split at its end, cutting the hair above the split is the only effective treatment. Therefore, the best approach is prevention. If you’re prone to split-ends, consider the following measures: • Get hair trims regularly (perhaps every 8 weeks or so) • Apply shampoo to the scalp rather than scrubbing it into your hair • Wash your hair less often – for example, try to avoid washing your hair daily • Use hair conditioner regularly, applying it to the tips first so it has more contact time • Gently squeeze your hair with a towel to dry it (rather than briskly rubbing the hair) • Avoid applying heat (for example, with a blow dryer) to the tips of the hair • See your doctor or a nutritionist for any concerns regarding possible nutritional deficiencies
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What are the causes and symptoms for split-ends in the hair?
Answered by Dr. Robert H. Shmerling
M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of experience · USA
The causes of split-ends are those that can damage hair, causing it to become fragile. These include: • Genetic factors • Environmental damage, such as harsh chemicals in a swimming pool or certain hair products or dyes • “Overwashing” such as washing hair daily or applying shampoo directly to the hair (rather than to the scalp) • A dry environment or exposure to heat (such as blow dryers or curling irons) • Mechanical stress, such as vigorously rubbing hair with a towel, excessive brushing or wearing tight braids or hair extensions • Deficiencies in certain nutrients, such as zinc, protein, or iron. The primary symptom of having split-ends is hair that appears uneven, unruly or frizzy. If the cause of hair damage continues over time, hair loss may follow.
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