How to repair split ends

There a few things you can do to fix split ends. The first is to trim them. This is usually unavoidable. Invest in good quality hair shears to cut off the damaged ends. Do not cut off too much, as the rest of the strand may be redeemable.

To heal the rest of your hair, change your products. Eliminate products that dry out your hair. This includes certain gels that have high alcohol content.

Deep condition your hair twice weekly until you see a difference in the ends. Find a moisturiser that works with your hair. Keep experimenting until you find the one that keeps your hair feeling soft and healthy for longer.

When you twist, roll or plait your hair, focus on smoothing the ends and putting extra moisturiser on them.

To reduce the damage you inflict on your ends, use gentle detangling methods. Never comb your hair using a fine-tooth comb and always start by detangling with your fingers starting with the ends of your hair.

Lastly, protect your ends by sleeping with a satin bonnet or silk pillow case.