Originally Posted by
Ondine11
Hi, amiraaah! I used to have this habit, too, & it can become obsessive. What I'd suggest, is to begin by giving your ends a trim. That'll get most of the split ends off in one shot. You don't have to sacrifice a lot of length: just 1/4 to 1/2" or so. Your hair will appear the same length, but, it'll hang better & look healthier. After you've trimmed, get into the habit of oiling the ends. I use coconut oil (just a little on the last 1-2") some people prefer Argan oil, or other options. Test some, & see what works for you. IF you are using heat to style your hair, try lowering the temperature, & using less often. You'll see fewer split ends.
S&D (search and destroy) for split ends is practiced by many, here; especially for those with VERY long hair. The difference is, that they don't just rip or snap split ends off by hand; they use very sharp hair scissors & only snip off just above the split.
Try wearing your hair in different types of buns & up dos; you'll be less tempted to pick at it so often, as it won't be just hanging there, tempting you.
Bookmarks