Their causes include excessive styling and heat, chemical treatments, and a lack of moisture.
Meet the Experts
What Are Split Ends?
And why are split ends such an enemy to healthy hair?
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“It just looks dead, dry, and brittle.”
This can lead to even more split ends."
How Should You Treat Split Ends on Natural Hair?
Are Some People More Prone to Split Ends?
According to our experts, all hair types are prone to split ends.
“They are simply the result of dry, damaged hair.”
Be mindful of how muchheatyou are using, as blow dryers and straighteners can cause the hair to split.
Its easy for naturals to assume that all protective styles will, well, protect the hair from damage.
Can Split Ends Be Avoided?
double-check to get regular haircuts every six to eight weeks,depending on your hair bang out.
One of the biggest issues naturals have, particularly onwash day, is detangling their hair.
“This will prevent damage to the hair strand,” Williams says.
And the products you use can impact the success of your routine.
Sultan recommends ditching any shampoos that contain sulfates when washing your hair.
And of course, conditioners are an essential part of any wash day routine for natural hair.
Williams recommends limiting the usage of heat-styling tools.
Sturdivant-Drew recommends Matrix’s A Curl Can Dream Rich Mask for natural hair that has been damaged by heat.
