Help!...Multiple split ends per strand

[TopShelf]

I know that I have to cut them BUT

How can I prevent this from happening again?
What should I include in my regimen?

 

[Aireen]

Do you use heat? I know for me when I use a lot of heat, the high temperatures along with the manipulation can cause multiple mid-shaft splits.

 

[texasqt]

What is your current routine?
Using a lot of protein/not maintaining moisture balance can cause splits too.

 

[darlingdiva]

Are you gentle when you handle your hair?
Do your combs have seams?
Are your trimming shears dull? (I thought having dull shears didn't matter, but I have actually seen them cause splits on my hair.)

 

[TopShelf]

Do you use heat? I know for me when I use a lot of heat, the high temperatures along with the manipulation can cause multiple mid-shaft splits.

Not regularly. I flat ironed my hair maybe 3-4times last year. I was blow drying by-weekly but I have stopped. And I always use a protectant

 

[TopShelf]

What is your current routine?
Using a lot of protein/not maintaining moisture balance can cause splits too.

My routine is not fixed at all, so I can't say. I don't think I use alot of protein but when I do I usually dc afterwards. But I will start steaming again.

 

[TopShelf]

Are you gentle when you handle your hair?
Do your combs have seams?
Are your trimming shears dull? (I thought having dull shears didn't matter, but I have actually seen them cause splits on my hair.)

Nope, no combs with seams but my blow drying attachment has seams. I have sharp shears definitely.

 

[Honey Bee]

I've seen these on sheds, but have never found one still attached. (odd)

Taking notes...

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

I get them when i manipulate my hair when its too wet. Since I've started detangling my hair before i wash it in plaits. I also allow it to dry completely before styling it. It seems to work. Although some of the damage takes a while to show.

 

[TopShelf]

llan are you using absolutely no product detangle dry or are you at least using oil?

 

[PeaceFlow]

Not regularly. I flat ironed my hair maybe 3-4times last year. I was blow drying by-weekly but I have stopped. And I always use a protectant

Did you use high temp any of those times?

I got multiple splits at one point but I think that was from using too high heat the first time I tried to straighten my hair erplexed

 

[BraunSugar]

Your blow dryer could have caused the damage.

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

llan are you using absolutely no product detangle dry or are you at least using oil?

Sorry I wasn't 100% clear.
I moisturise and seal as usual before I detangle using Hawaiian Silky and Olive Oil. It works as a pre-poo too