Coloring your hair and using flat irons or blow dryers definitely makes it look beautiful. However, these routines have a downside: they leave your hair with split ends. Sometimes it's genetic, regardless of how you treat your hair, but that doesn't mean there's nothing you can do. Here are 8 super simple tricks to bring your hair back and give it a healthy, gorgeous look.
Trim it every 2 or 3 months
Don't panic, this doesn't mean cutting off 5 inches or anything like that. Just go to your stylist and ask them to trim the damaged ends. If the damage goes beyond the ends, it's better to cut a little more now than to have to go back soon because the problem wasn't solved.
Avoid flat irons and curling irons
We know it sounds impossible when you love your hair curly or sleek, but it's best to give it a break at least a couple of days a week and wear it natural. The heat from these tools makes your hair lose its elasticity and makes the ends break more easily. To help it heal, try our Moisturizing Leave-In Cream. Apply it after styling to add shine and prevent split ends with avocado oil, rosemary and vitamins.
Wear it down
If you tie your hair up while it's wet, know that it's one of the worst things you can do for split ends. Let it air-dry, then tie it with a hair tie without metal, since metal makes it tangle and break more easily.
Be careful with your towel
Never squeeze or rub your hair with a towel: it breaks instantly and makes the ends more likely to split. Some towels contain polyester and other materials that aren't good for your hair. Use a soft, thick cotton towel instead, or let your hair air-dry.
Vitamins
It's always a good idea to support any hair, skin or nutrition routine with a supplement. If your hair breaks easily, you can take Biotin, folic acid and even Vitamin C, which help your hair grow stronger, healthier and faster. Check with your nutritionist before taking more than two vitamins at once.
Less color
Coloring is one of your ends' worst enemies. During the process your hair goes through chemicals, heat and stress that can cause permanent damage. Avoid coloring more than twice a month, and look for color-protecting shampoos without sodium lauryl sulfate, since it's very drying.
Say yes to hair masks
There are many myths about masks: some people say they don't work or leave hair greasy. But dryness is one of the main causes of split ends, so keeping your hair well hydrated is key. Try our Nutritive Hair Mask 2 to 3 times a week to condition and soften your hair and protect it from the sun, color and heat from blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons.
Which brush do you use?
Choosing a good brush matters, since some brushes hurt your hair and cause split ends. Look for a wide-tooth brush, like a wooden one; plastic brushes can stretch and damage your hair easily. Timing matters too: the best moment to brush is after applying conditioner, because wet hair is very fragile and gets damaged easily.
