Don't Split Me Down the Middle

Hi guys,

Who here hates split ends?

Do you know what they are?

Split ends are literally when the ends of your hair split up the hair strand due to damage or weathering.

Things that cause split ends:

Hot tools

Chemicals in hair dye and lightener

Not enough conditioner

Combing

So lets dive in!

Traditional Split

The MOST common type of split end. The results of dryness, friction and a host of other causes.

Baby Split

The beginning of a normal split end. Hurry up and cut this type of split before it worsens.

Triple Split

A weakened cuticle layer causes the cuticle to peel away from a strong cortex.

Double Y Split

A traditional split where the branches are forming new splits.

Long Split

Hair pins and other hair accessories cause the hair to weaken and split at a specific spot. Wearing your ponytail in the same spot will cause this.

Deep Split

Damage from chemicals or physical manipulation causes the cuticle to peel at a specific spot. Messy buns can be the cause.

Tapering

Chemical damage causes the cuticle to gradually peel away leaving the cortex exposed.

Thickening

Hormonal imbalances and certain medications cause texture changes along the hair shaft.

Incomplete Split

Rough styling causes the hair to weaken at a specific spot, but the hair fails to completely split.

White Spots

The result of severe chemical burns

Right Angle

A bend in the hair shaft at a specific point due to wearing the SAME hairstyle too often.

Offshoot

A cross between a bend and a tangle that results from chemical, heat, environmental, or physical damage.

Crinkle

The result of physically stretching the hair up to the breaking point or with chemical or hot tools.

Feather Split

-Photo mistake-

The result of excessive hair coloring or infrequent trimming.

Feathering

-Photo Mistake-

Caused by damage on one side of the hair shaft, usually from sun damage or frequent brushing the hair into a ponytail.

Knot

NOT A SPLIT END

Not a split end but can cause more knots, tangles, and other forms of damage. Usually the result of excessive dryness, physical manipulation, and harsh winds. Very common in curlier hair textures.

WAYS TO HELP PREVENT:

TRIMS - this will always be the answer.

Trims help you grow stronger, healthier hair

xoxo,

Hairdresser Jess