Split End Explosion- yikes!

[marikamt]

So I just celebrated my 6 mo. anniversary, I have learned so much and have been so happy w/ my hair... But all of a sudden, I am having a split end explosion!!!!!!!!!!

I have been S&Ding like crazy, but it is baaaa-aaaad!!!!!!

I have had one really small micro-trim (in addition to the S&D) in the past 6mos.
I am sls/ cone free, don't brush, wear my hair up 75+ percent of the time..... I have really tried to baby my hair.

Why is this happening all of a sudden???????

I am so sad about it!

[Little_Bird]

Hmm, it seems your hair is quite layeres... if those were grown without trims I would say that your upper layer might be the one getting most of the splits. In my case, this happens too.

Anyways, I would suggest keeping up with the S&D'ing, altough if you're really unhappy you can figure if most of the splits are in your hemline, as if they are you can simply have a small trim.

I know this is easier said than done, but good luck Your hair is very pretty by the way!

[spidermom]

Your hairs are doing it just because they can! Mine do, too. I can't take better care of my hair without putting it under glass, and I think it looks better on my head (splits and all).

[BelleBot]

I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but I find the climate has a huge affect on the number of splits I get. Either very dry and hot weather or freezing temperatures seem to wreak havoc with my hair.

[marikamt]

Your hairs are doing it just because they can! Mine do, too. I can't take better care of my hair without putting it under glass, and I think it looks better on my head (splits and all).

LOL!!!! Yeah, I like mine better on my head too ....


Little_Bird the layers HAVE been grown out without trims, you are right

BelleBot It has been very cold here (I am in the upper midwest)

[Sweetness]

I think little bird might be right... maybe your layer grew to a point where the become much more visible now ? this is then a good point, because now you'll soon get to trim those !

And the weather can have a huge impact too (dry heat inside / cold outside... not good I think)

[Luckysock]

I'm going through this too! I'm blaming the dry harsh winter and the abuse my hair is taking being stuffed under hats, getting caught up in coats and scarves etc

Keep S&Ding - it'll stop soon

[FrannyG]

If and only if you know someone who knows what a half inch looks like (it's the width of the smallest part of my baby finger), you might want to get a very tiny trim on your ends and your layers. If you don't know someone capable of restraint with the scissors, don't bother.

Just keep S and D'ing and try not to obsess. It's inevitable for most people to get splits after a certain length.

Congratulations on your 6 month anniversary and wonderful progress!

[Messyhair]

Is it possible that any more friction is happening lately? I noticed a lot more splits when my hair hit waist, and I assume it was because of more wear and tear.

[xoxophelia]

Are you sure your scissors are sharp? They could be causing the splits..