By Neha Yadav
Published Jan 13, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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6 tips to get rid of split ends

Maintaining your hair health is essential to prevent damage and split ends. Split ends are caused when the ends of your hair become dry, brittle and frayed. Here are some tips to get rid of split ends.

Wash hair gently

It is essential to wash your hair gently to prevent hair breakage, frizziness, and split ends.

Avoid washing your hair with hot water

Avoid washing your hair with hot water as it can make your hair dry and brittle and lead to split ends.

Detangle your hair

It is difficult to comb tangled hair, which makes it more prone to having split ends. Therefore, make sure to detangle and comb your hair every day.

Avoid using styling tools

Constant exposure to heat from styling tools such as curlers, straighteners, and blow dryers can make hair brittle and lead to split ends. 

Apply hair oil

Apply nourishing oils such as almond, coconut, and argon to your hair to prevent split ends. Hair oils can hydrate your hair and prevent hair fall.

Trim your hair

To avoid split ends, get your hair trimmed every six months. Trimming hair promotes hair growth and prevents hair damage.