why do my ends bent like this??

[celiabug]

and how can i fix it?

 

[krissyhair]

That's a type of split end. The hair at the bend is weaker and needs to be trimmed off.

 

[kupenda]

^^^^ what she said. That hair is broken and hanging on by a few fibers

 

[spellinto]

Hey! I am just recovering from these L'shaped splits. I'm not entirely sure why they bend that way, but here are 3 changes that I've made and that I've had the most progress with:

- Use a cleansing conditioner or very mild sulfate shampoo instead of a sulfate shampoo. I see a decrease in splits overall now that I use a gentle cleanser. Even some sulfate shampoos were too harsh, so if in doubt, go far the cleansing conditioner.
- Use detangling spray liberally before you comb, and comb in small sections & take your time. Make sure your comb is seamless, too.
- Make sure your buns aren't wound too tight (ex: don't twist your hair too tightly into a donut bun) and make sure the ends are tucked in straight, not bent. Most days I don't even tuck the ends in at all. As long as they're not constantly rubbing on my clothes, they're good.

Hope that helps

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I noticed mine used to look that way when I flat ironed. Guess it was too hot. Not sure. But it's def damaged.

 

[Saludable84]

The front side of my hair used to bend like that. It's damage/split. I had to keep cutting them over time because for me, it was years of damage. You can't cut a small amount over time or all at the same time.

 

[celiabug]

So I have to cut them all? I only noticed them just now because I straightened my hair but when it's curly they don't seem as bad. I feel like I would have to cut 4 inches to get rid of them all.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

Using the comb chase method to flat iron helped me. Any bent ends that remained after that I would cut. I did mine gradually over a few months so it wasn't that bad. Now I wear my hair straight more often and I don't have this issue.

 

[Saludable84]

I cut over time and I needed more than 4in cut.

 

[mshoneyfly]

My shed hairs look exactly like this except more split ends and some breakage too. Based on what I read here, the breaks are from the L splits. There's no other explanation for them. I

My hair has been damaged since the start of my HHJ. My splits have been mostly caused by mechanical damage. Usually when I stretch past 14 weeks it just doesn't work out for me. I should have cut a long time ago but I just couldn't do it until now. Im gonna do it today or one day this week.

I LOVE this HHJ!!

 

[havilland]

Cut them. You can cut over time....cut what you grow. Trim them a little every month.

But know that your hair will be the same length for about a year and those ends are gonna stunt your progress until they are all gone.

Baby them as much as possible. Extra moisture. Hide them away. Deep condition. Stop using heat.

 

[krissyhair]

So I have to cut them all? I only noticed them just now because I straightened my hair but when it's curly they don't seem as bad. I feel like I would have to cut 4 inches to get rid of them all.

That's one good thing about curly hair; it can hide damage. But you'll be much happier after a trim. It will make detangling and styling easier.