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Split ends are caused by sugar. Is this true?

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sweetwhispers

sweetwhispers

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"Nutritionally the primary cause of splitting is the excessive consumption of sugars and chemical additives that weaken and starve the hair from root to tip"

From
Charlotte Mensah
Natural Fix section
Black Hair Dec/Jan 2007, pg35

Ladies is this true? ( the rest of her advice is on point)

ETA: Charlotte Mensahs Salon
http://www.hairlounge.co.uk/home.htm

The magazinehttp://www.amazon.com/Black-Hair/dp/B00007KGJT
 
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sweetwhispers said:
"Nutritionally the primary cause of splitting is the excessive consumption of sugars and chemical additives that weaken and starve the hair from root to tip"

From
Charlotte Mensah
Natural Fix section
Black Hair Dec/Jan 2007, pg35

Ladies is this true? ( the rest of her advice is on point)

ETA: Charlotte Mensahs Salon
http://www.hairlounge.co.uk/home.htm

The magazinehttp://www.amazon.com/Black-Hair/dp/B00007KGJT
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I'm not a nutritionist, but she is probably correct in that too much sugar is the reason most of us don't get balanced nutrition, the sugar crowds out the whole foods we should be eating, and that ultimately is going to effect hair, skin, nails, etc. As for splitting, I think the things that we do to our hair like chemical processes, combing, and heat usage, and regular old wear and tear, are about 95% or more to blame.
 
CAPlush said:
I'm not a nutritionist, but she is probably correct in that too much sugar is the reason most of us don't get balanced nutrition, the sugar crowds out the whole foods we should be eating, and that ultimately is going to effect hair, skin, nails, etc. As for splitting, I think the things that we do to our hair like chemical processes, combing, and heat usage, and regular old wear and tear, are about 95% or more to blame.
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I love that hair growth thing in your siggy! :D
 
sweetwhispers said:
"Nutritionally the primary cause of splitting is the excessive consumption of sugars and chemical additives that weaken and starve the hair from root to tip"

From
Charlotte Mensah
Natural Fix section
Black Hair Dec/Jan 2007, pg35

Ladies is this true? ( the rest of her advice is on point)

ETA: Charlotte Mensahs Salon
http://www.hairlounge.co.uk/home.htm

The magazinehttp://www.amazon.com/Black-Hair/dp/B00007KGJT
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I haven't heard that before but I wouldn't be surprised if it is true. Sugar is poisonous to the body in so many ways.
 
I dont know but my diet is chock full of sugar (not proud of that) and my ends dont split too much especially since i found this board.
 
sowhut said:
I dont know but my diet is chock full of sugar (not proud of that) and my ends dont split too much especially since i found this board.
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I agree. I was on the Atkins diet for about eight months and consumed little or no sugar and I think I actually had more split ends during that time.
 
I wouldn't be surprised if sugar really does contribute to split ends. People who eat lots of sugar might not eat as much protein as they should, so maybe that's the real problem.
 
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