Involuntary hair-cut/ how to avoid split ends

[NishaGh1]

Hello...I just involuntarily had 2 inches chopped off my hair by my hairdresser who apparently does not know how to listen. Anyway, I guess it's a good thing because most of my split ends are gone, so I've decided to start anew with my hair. Soooo...my question is, how does a gal who is prone to split ends (though she deep conditions at least once a week and rarely uses heat) avoid them in the future? I have very dry, curly/wavy hair, btw.

First post ever, btw!

[NurseMama]

Welcome to the forums! The best place to start is in the articles section. There is great information there on growing healthy hair and on how to start off in the forums. Also, lots of curlies/wavies have a lot of success with CO (Conditioner Only) washing. Good luck!

[RancheroTheBee]

Ah. A question I can finally answer from experience. :)

I haven't trimmed in two or so months, and it's been hard. My only suggestions are get a really moisturizing shampoo (I like Trichomania from Lush, or diluted Coconut Suave, personally) and always oil afterwards. The oil is up to you, but again, I personally like olive best. Also, read Kirin's article on protein:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=44

This one article has saved me more times than you can imagine.

You might want to also consider other babying tips, like maybe going cone-free, braiding your hair at night, sleeping with a silk pillowcake*, combing not brushing, etc, etc.

Also, the damaged hair article from Nightshade: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=79

You may not heat-style, but maybe you handle your hair too much, or something. In any case, it's a great article.

*: Typo, and I'm keeping it.

[going gray]

Don't have any advice, but you will sure get all your questions answered here!

WELCOME to LHC

[pradabacon]

, sleeping with a silk pillowcake*

*: Typo, and I'm keeping it.

All the pillowcakes in my house have just been renamed. Love it! http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/hootietoot/lol-049.gif I hope I don't try to eat my pillow in my sleep...

[bahannas]

I agree with RancheroTheBee, you should oil your ends often. I use olive oil, but you could also try something different like coconut or jojoba oil. :)

[Rentlle]

I would recomment coconut oil, because it's very moisturizing..
or a deep conditioning with yoghurt/mayonaise every now and then?
use a shampoo for dry/curly hair or try the CO.
:)

[SimplyLonghair]

There is a thread on catnip rinses that some people swear by. I haven't used it but I am thinking about it. I use virgin coconut oil my hair simply loves it.

And silk pillowcakes are great! :cheese::cheese::cheese::D

[Shiva]

I'm a catnipper. I've been catnipping for over a week now and love the results.

I also got a silk pillowcake* as well and love it.

No splits so far.

If you have nice fresh unsplit ends consider catnipping. I also use camellia oil, too.

[Cynder]

Ah. A question I can finally answer from experience. :)

I haven't trimmed in two or so months, and it's been hard. My only suggestions are get a really moisturizing shampoo (I like Trichomania from Lush, or diluted Coconut Suave, personally) and always oil afterwards. The oil is up to you, but again, I personally like olive best. Also, read Kirin's article on protein:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=44

This one article has saved me more times than you can imagine.

You might want to also consider other babying tips, like maybe going cone-free, braiding your hair at night, sleeping with a silk pillowcake*, combing not brushing, etc, etc.

Also, the damaged hair article from Nightshade: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=79

You may not heat-style, but maybe you handle your hair too much, or something. In any case, it's a great article.

*: Typo, and I'm keeping it.

Mmmmmm Pillowcakes

[NishaGh1]

All the pillowcakes in my house have just been renamed. Love it! http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/hootietoot/lol-049.gif I hope I don't try to eat my pillow in my sleep...


Hahaha...also does anyone know how to get e-mails when someone replies?


I'm a catnipper. I've been catnipping for over a week now and love the results.

I also got a silk pillowcake* as well and love it.

No splits so far.

If you have nice fresh unsplit ends consider catnipping. I also use camellia oil, too.

Catnipping?

[Shiva]

Catnipping?
Everything you've ever wanted to know about putting catnip in your hair:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=476

[WritingPrincess]

Welcome! I see you've been pointed to several articles. You can find the main article section here: Articles (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php). Here's another useful list: LHC Terms and Abbreviations. (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=10)

Grow long and prosper!

[wintersun99]

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[ktani]

This is easier to read, as an introduction to catnip than the enormous thread, lol. The thread is great in terms of following people's progress and asking questions and getting replies.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=118

[Teacherbear]

You might try this article, too: Keeping Split Ends At Bay (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=8).