[aimster]

Hey everyone! I currently have a considerable amount of split ends due to constant straightening my hair everyday and washing my hair everyday! I'm trying to grow my hair and recently discovered your hair doesn't grow with split ends present. As I'm trying to grow my hair, I am looking for a successful method for removing split ends without the need for a trim!!

Thanks in advance!
Aimee x


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[elixira]

It still grows lol, just not as nicely. I've heard a method of getting a section of your hair, twirling it tight then snipping off all the stray shorter hairs that poke out of the twirl. Or try serum to smooth it a bit. It'll look a lot nicer though if you trim them off.

[jacqueline789]

What's wrong with a trim?
I think you can get herbal essence and elvive shampoo and conditioner to protect and prevent against split ends.

[Courtney05]

twirl the hair tightly and the split ends will be left sticking out. Then simply get some scissors and carefully cut them off. Can be time consuming, but well worth it I do it all the time

[aimster]

Thanks everyone, the twirling idea sounds excellent! I will try it tomorrow afterschool!!!

I don't want a trim because I'm afraid of ending up with a scissor happy hairdresser which would result in my hair being short after 2 years or growth!

I will defo try the twirling idea


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[number23]

Put olive oil in your hair and leave it on for a while... use natural shampoos too, and dont shampoo EVERY day

[overtherainbow]

regular trimming encourages your hair to grow- just explain to your hairdresser you are growing it so want the minimum possible off

[aspirinpharmacist]

Get a pair of scissors, stare at your hair and cut off every split end you see, but only the split ends. Hair doesn't look any shorter, most of the split ends disappear. It's how I spent last years History lessons.

[OnlyMe!]

Don't twirl and cut - this will just highlight shorter strands.

Split the hair into sections and go through and either slightly trim, or cut the split ends - I have actually just finished doing this now!

[Billton]

Get your hair trimmed and then stop straightening it everyday!

[Mabes]

Trim it yourself. Then you will only take off the bits you want to take off.

[Bibs_x]

You could use shampoo that "repairs" the split ends? (makes them appear repaired) like the new Pantene.

[hollywoodbudgie]

(Original post by Bibs_x)
You could use shampoo that "repairs" the split ends? (makes them appear repaired) like the new Pantene.

Do they really work?

[superglow12]

Try the hot oil treatments from vo5

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[kat91s]

It's really bad for your hair to wash and straighten it every day! Try to cut down to every other day.

If it's because your hair gets greasy quickly, you will actually find that once you start to wash it less, it doesn't get greasy as quickly. You can also resort to dry shampoo. Try switching shampoos and conditioner, and use less product on your hair. It makes a big difference. In this case a strengthening and protective conditioner could be a good choice.

As for the ends, trimming it is the best way. A hairdresser will be able to do it properly, and I'm sure if you are very specific that you only want an inch off the length they won't ruin your hair. You are more likely to do damage to it by doing it yourself.

If you do decide to do it yourself, do make sure you use a sharp pair of scissors, because a blunt pair can just damage the hair further.

[OnlyMe!]

(Original post by hollywoodbudgie)
Do they really work?

No, they just 'seal' the split end together. You can't 'repair' split ends.

[Eternal*]

(Original post by OnlyMe!)
No, they just 'seal' the split end together. You can't 'repair' split ends.

With the ends sealed, will the hair grow normally? As if it was trimmed?

[OnlyMe!]

(Original post by Eternal*)
With the ends sealed, will the hair grow normally? As if it was trimmed?

Trimming your hair does not affect the growth cycle.

[Hravan]

Easy way I've found of getting rid of spilt ends is to sit in a dark room in front of a computer screen. It's really easy to see the spilt ends that way and then I cut them off with a pair of proper hair scissors.

[Ellie_May :)]

Get a trim! Your hair won't grow properly otherwise, cutting them off yourself will take ages and you wont be able to see the back of your hair as well as the hairdresser can.
On the other hand, try getting the hair serums and repair shampoo's. My hairdresser has reccommended Pantene split end repair.