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how do you keep your ends from breaking
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Digital Tempest
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Before trimming, you definitely want to see if your ends are split or not. The ends of our hair are the oldest and most fragile part of our hair. Like LaidBak asked, are you sealing your ends? You definitely want to baby them by making sure they stay moisturized and sealed.
nomadpixi
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What do you use on your ends? do you flat iron or use heat at all? I have almost no split ends anymore as I haven't used my flat iron in almost 6 months. I have been sealing my ends with either Herbal Essences' Long Term Relationship leave in, Vatika oil, Castor Oil or Red Palm Oil; I then tuck the ends into a bun or loosely twisted clip in the back and leave it alone.
Your ends need moisture, probably more than protein right now, so I'd say try the above or a braid spray. I also used to use Aloe, water, silk protein and honeyquat in a spray bottle(my order is on the way now) and that helped a lot with keeping the ends moist. Lo manipulation is really key right now for your hair.
locabouthair
Well-Known Member
little or no heat
moisturize nightly
DC weekly
make sure your relaxer is not being overlapped, protect your ends while you relax by adding grease or conditioner
moisturize nightly
DC weekly
make sure your relaxer is not being overlapped, protect your ends while you relax by adding grease or conditioner
no I don't seal my ends, how do I do that. I just deep condition every week and add castor oil to my conditioner.
What do you use on your ends? do you flat iron or use heat at all? I have almost no split ends anymore as I haven't used my flat iron in almost 6 months. I have been sealing my ends with either Herbal Essences' Long Term Relationship leave in, Vatika oil, Castor Oil or Red Palm Oil; I then tuck the ends into a bun or loosely twisted clip in the back and leave it alone.
Your ends need moisture, probably more than protein right now, so I'd say try the above or a braid spray. I also used to use Aloe, water, silk protein and honeyquat in a spray bottle(my order is on the way now) and that helped a lot with keeping the ends moist. Lo manipulation is really key right now for your hair.
I blow dry my hair once a week, I don't use a flat iron at all.
Correct me if I'm wrong ladies -
By sealing the ends I'm pretty sure they mean add your moisturizer to your ends and then seal with an oil (the ends only). Tuck them under (in a bun or ponytail) and go.
Blow drying was my biggest culprit with heat damage. So if you can help it DON'T blow dry. I have stopped using my comb attachment and blow dryer and it has done wonders for my hair and ends. I try not to flat iron for months on end. It really helps. Cut the heat out and you'll see an improvement regardless.
By sealing the ends I'm pretty sure they mean add your moisturizer to your ends and then seal with an oil (the ends only). Tuck them under (in a bun or ponytail) and go.
Blow drying was my biggest culprit with heat damage. So if you can help it DON'T blow dry. I have stopped using my comb attachment and blow dryer and it has done wonders for my hair and ends. I try not to flat iron for months on end. It really helps. Cut the heat out and you'll see an improvement regardless.
LaidBak
New Member
Oh dear, yes you must seal. That was one of the first lessons I learned here on the board. Sealing is using a water based moisturizer and then sealing it in with an oil. Some ladies say to do it twice a day.
Before bed I cover the last inch of my hair with Elasta QP mango butter. I have layered hair so I get the shorter pieces too. Then I follow that with either Mega Thick growth oil, or pure almond oil. About 2 weeks ago I had to cut 2 inches of old broken uneven ends off my hair (see siggy). I seal because I NEVER want that to happen again.
Pick a water based moisturizer that you like, and follow with an oil that is not too heavy. If its light that will make it easier for you to do it often without your hair feeling dirty or weighed down.
(Incidently, I seal my edges too)
newflowers
New Member
Make sure your shampoo is mild and your conditioner is rich. Use heat when you condition or at least wear a plastic cap/bag for an hour to get the full effects of your deep conditioning treatment. Try airdrying your hair or at least not drying completely and then airdrying the rest of the way.
After you condition, and make sure you're using a moisturizing deep conditioner, apply a few drops of a light oil in your hands, rub, and then rub through your hair; next, apply a few more drops of a light oil and apply to your ends. Don't let the ends of your hair wave in the breeze - bun that hair.
ETA: if your breakage is really bad, you may have to deep condition twice a week instead of only once a week until the problem is solved.
After you condition, and make sure you're using a moisturizing deep conditioner, apply a few drops of a light oil in your hands, rub, and then rub through your hair; next, apply a few more drops of a light oil and apply to your ends. Don't let the ends of your hair wave in the breeze - bun that hair.
ETA: if your breakage is really bad, you may have to deep condition twice a week instead of only once a week until the problem is solved.
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