Cold winter air can be extremely drying which can result in brittle and/or split ends. Some people do regular trims to keep their split ends at bay, however, I do not. I use the "seek and destroy" or also referred to as "dusting" method, which entails removing only the hairs with split ends. After blow drying my hair, I part it into 4 sections. I check the ends of each section and snip wherever it's needed. I do this once every couple of months. This practice along with daily moisturizing minimizes excessive split ends for me.
Daily moisturizing has been the real lifesaver. I use a leave-conditioner each day (sometimes twice a day) and then I seal my ends with shea butter or a castor oil and olive oil mix. Keeping the ends moisturized makes them more pliable so that they are less likely to dry out and break off and/or split. Here are a few leave-in conditioners that I use to help combat dry ends:
Knot Today
Jane Carter Solution
Shea Moisture
Chi Keratin Mist
What are some of your favorite products you use to keep your split ends under control?
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ReplyDeleteI didn't even read the post yet, lol.
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Hey Gabrielle! Thanks girlie ;) How are you?
ReplyDeleteFIne thanks!
ReplyDeleteTo answer the question in this post, I use aloe vera gel and castor oil and that keeps my ends well moisturized. In fact it keeps the entire hair shaft moisturized by sealing the cuticle...
Great post because it is BRICK COLD in NY. I needed to read this and start following a regular winter routine of moisturizing often.
I have never tried aloe vera and castor oil together! I'm gunna try this as soon as I take my hair out of these twists! Are you using pure aloe vera gel? Thanks girl! :)
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