Split Ends-One Of The Major Hair Problem Faced Nowdays
Shraddha Chouhan | Nov 14, 2025, 18:11 IST
In this article we are going to discuss about a common problem which almost most of the people are going through nowadays-split ends and also about how can we fix them. When the hair fibre are frayed or split it results into weakening of hairs and prone to brokerage which is known as split ends .When split ends occur your hairs start looking frizzed or unhealthy. Most of the people with long hairs are now facing this problem. If the problem is not treated at the right time it may cause thinning of hair and bald spots.
What Is Split Ends?
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Different Types Of Split Ends
There are different kind of split ends .Most common split ends include:
- Double splits- In this type of splits the tip of your hairs create a Y shape , they splits into two because hair cuticles are damaged.
- Tree splits- In this type, just how tree’s branches are standing out ,hairs also splits into several different places.
- Fork splits- Three hair splits stick out in the same way as of fork in fork splits. It is mainly because of hairs not getting proper hydration.
- Partial splits- They usually occur when your hair is dry and has sustained some damage. They are similar to double split but on smaller scale.
Why Do Split Ends Occur?
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Split ends can be caused by various problems such as:
- The harsh chemical inside the swimming pool when comes in contact can result in split ends.
- Tools which are used for hairstyling such as straightener ,curler ,hair dryer damages hairs especially when you don’t use anything for hair protection.
- It can be also caused by rubbing towel on hairs for drying.
- Applying chemicals on hair such as haircolours or perming can destroy the hairs.
- Not using conditioner after shampoo or brushing wet hairs can also result in split ends.
Remedies To Cure Split Ends
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Some ways in which we can deal with split ends are:
- Avoid daily hair wash-Washing hairs twice or thrice with a gap in between is enough. Washing hairs daily can remove natural oil in our hair which helps in moisturization of hairs.
- Trimming hairs-it is very important to regularly trim your hairs as it keeps hair healthy and remove split ends. Trimming should be done in once in six to eight weeks.
- Don’t dry at ends of hairs-Remember to dry only midsection of hairs and not the ends because they are highly fragile.
- Change the way of using towel - Rather than scrubbing and twisting hairs only squeeze or scrunch the hairs in towel. By understanding what is split ends and the root cause of it one can achieve healthy and shiny hair. Things mentioned in this article can be helpful while deciding your hair care routine.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
- Is it okay to leave split ends?No if you don’t treat them then it can damage and break your hairs which can make your hair appear shorter and thinner over the time.
- Is coconut oil good for split ends?Yeah, coconut oil is one of the best ways to treat your split ends as it locks moisture in your hairs.
- How do I prevent split ends while sleeping?Using a satin or silk pillow instead of cotton pillow can prevent split ends while sleeping.
- Which oil reduces split ends?There are many oils such as castor oils, argan oil, jojoba oil ,coconut oil etc.
