Split ends can make your hair appear dull, frizzy and damaged. Regardless of where your split ends are, whether they are at chin length, lip length, closer to your scalp or at the back, they will always produce some not so flattering results. I have dealt with enough split ends to last me a lifetime. And at last I have come up with 10 ways to treat and prevent split hair ends. Girls and guys alike, if you are dealing with this problem, here’s how you can treat it!

10. Strengthen your hair

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The best way to prevent split ends would be to strengthen your hair. Having a proper hair care routine for one should help keep split ends at bay. Also, opt for professional hair care products over the cheap ones available in the drug store. Better yet, consult with a professional in an upscale salon as to which products would be best for your hair. And don’t forget, what you eat (or don’t) will affect your hair. So opt for hair friendly foods.

9. Hydrate

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Of course, it is important that you keep your hair properly conditioned and hydrated. When hair dries out, it becomes weak and brittle and can break easily with even the slightest movement. Feel your hair. If it seems to be kind of dry, you need to do something about it ASAP. There are a lot of oils, intensive conditioners and other leave-in treatments that will be able to cure your condition. My favorite – is Palm Oil, but you’ll have to give it some time to get your hair soft and shiny again.

8. Dry weather and heat

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It does not take much hot air to turn your hair into a mess. Dry weather will do the same thing but there isn’t much you can do about that. Blow drying often is right up there too in the causes of split ends. Try to cut down on the hair dryer as much as you can. Ditto for the straightener. Ask for a cut that would demand as little from you as possible in terms of styling. A good stylist will be able to help you here.