{"id":86003,"date":"2026-09-25T16:42:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=86003"},"modified":"2026-09-25T16:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T06:42:08","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Actually Get Rid of Split Ends?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-136549 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends-blys-hero.png\" alt=\"A close-up of a hand gently holding a lock of long brown hair with split ends against a light background, creating a calm, intimate beauty-care image. A small \u201cblys\u201d logo appears in the upper-left corner.\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split ends can only actually be removed by trimming them off, since no product on the market actually repairs a structurally split hair shaft, no matter what the label promises. Believing a serum can permanently repair a split end is the hair care equivalent of believing duct tape can permanently fix a cracked windshield, it holds things together for a while, but nobody&#8217;s calling it a repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Spotting_Split_Ends_Before_They_Get_Worse\" >Spotting Split Ends Before They Get Worse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#What_to_Actually_Look_For\" >What to Actually Look For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Checking_Regularly_Catches_Problems_Early\" >Checking Regularly Catches Problems Early<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#What_Actually_Causes_Split_Ends\" >What Actually Causes Split Ends<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Heat_and_Styling_Damage\" >Heat and Styling Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Chemical_Processing_and_Over-Colouring\" >Chemical Processing and Over-Colouring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Mechanical_Friction_and_Rough_Handling\" >Mechanical Friction and Rough Handling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Simple_Age_and_Infrequent_Trims\" >Simple Age and Infrequent Trims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Nutrition_and_Overall_Health_Play_a_Real_Role_Too\" >Nutrition and Overall Health Play a Real Role Too<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Split_End_Treatment_Options_That_Actually_Work\" >Split End Treatment Options That Actually Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#The_Only_Permanent_Fix_A_Proper_Trim\" >The Only Permanent Fix: A Proper Trim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#What_Split-End_Serums_Actually_Do_and_Dont\" >What Split-End Serums Actually Do (and Don&#8217;t)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Deep_Conditioning_and_Protein_Treatments\" >Deep Conditioning and Protein Treatments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#How_to_Prevent_Split_Ends_Going_Forward\" >How to Prevent Split Ends Going Forward<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Heat_Protectant_and_Lower_Styling_Temperatures\" >Heat Protectant and Lower Styling Temperatures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Gentler_Detangling_and_Drying_Habits\" >Gentler Detangling and Drying Habits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Protecting_Hair_While_You_Sleep\" >Protecting Hair While You Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Understanding_Your_Own_Hairs_Actual_Needs\" >Understanding Your Own Hair&#8217;s Actual Needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Sticking_to_a_Regular_Trim_Schedule\" >Sticking to a Regular Trim Schedule<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Does_diet_actually_affect_split_ends\" >Does diet actually affect split ends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_split_ends\" >How do you get rid of split ends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#How_can_I_tell_if_I_actually_have_split_ends\" >How can I tell if I actually have split ends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#How_often_should_I_check_for_split_ends\" >How often should I check for split ends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#What_is_the_best_split_end_treatment\" >What is the best split end treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#How_do_you_prevent_split_ends\" >How do you prevent split ends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Can_split_end_serums_actually_repair_damaged_hair\" >Can split end serums actually repair damaged hair?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#How_often_should_hair_be_trimmed_to_prevent_split_ends\" >How often should hair be trimmed to prevent split ends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Do_split_ends_get_worse_if_left_untreated\" >Do split ends get worse if left untreated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Does_hair_porosity_affect_how_prone_hair_is_to_split_ends\" >Does hair porosity affect how prone hair is to split ends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Does_chemical_processing_history_affect_how_a_colour_service_should_be_planned\" >Does chemical processing history affect how a colour service should be planned?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Are_split_ends_caused_by_anything_other_than_heat_styling\" >Are split ends caused by anything other than heat styling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Can_deep_conditioning_fix_existing_split_ends\" >Can deep conditioning fix existing split ends?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\/#Get_a_Hair_Treatment_Session_at_Home\" >Get a Hair Treatment Session at Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spotting_Split_Ends_Before_They_Get_Worse\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotting Split Ends Before They Get Worse<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catching a split early makes the eventual trim smaller and the whole process considerably less dramatic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Actually_Look_For\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Actually Look For<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twirling a section of hair between two fingers and looking closely at the ends reveals splits as small forks or frayed points at the very tip, often visible even without particularly good lighting once you know what to look for. Hair that feels rough or straw-like at the ends, even when the rest of the length feels normal, is often a sign splits are already present even before they&#8217;re clearly visible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_Regularly_Catches_Problems_Early\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking Regularly Catches Problems Early<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick check every few weeks, rather than waiting until hair feels obviously damaged, catches splits while they&#8217;re still small and contained near the tip rather than after they&#8217;ve already travelled further up the shaft.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Actually_Causes_Split_Ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Actually Causes Split Ends<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what actually splits a hair shaft in the first place makes prevention considerably easier than guessing at random fixes afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heat_and_Styling_Damage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat and Styling Damage<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated exposure to straighteners, curling irons, and blow dryers, especially without a heat protectant, gradually weakens the hair&#8217;s outer layer until it eventually splits under the stress. Higher heat settings and more frequent styling sessions both add up faster than most people expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Processing_and_Over-Colouring\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical Processing and Over-Colouring<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleaching, colouring, and chemical treatments like relaxers or perms all alter the hair&#8217;s actual structure, and repeated or overlapping processing without adequate recovery time between sessions leaves hair considerably more prone to splitting. Already-compromised hair needs a more careful approach than hair that hasn&#8217;t been recently processed, a real consideration before <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/what-is-balayage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">booking a colour service like balayage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This doesn&#8217;t mean colour treatments are inherently damaging on their own, just that stacking too many chemical processes too close together adds up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mechanical_Friction_and_Rough_Handling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical Friction and Rough Handling<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggressive towel drying, tight hair ties, rough brushing through tangles, and sleeping on regular cotton pillowcases all create ongoing friction that wears down hair over time, even without any heat or chemical involvement at all. Ignoring a split end long enough doesn&#8217;t make it go away, it recruits reinforcements and works its way further up the hair shaft like it&#8217;s got somewhere important to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Age_and_Infrequent_Trims\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Age and Infrequent Trims<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair ends are the oldest part of any given strand, having been through the most washing, styling, and general wear since they first grew out, which makes them naturally more prone to splitting regardless of how gently they&#8217;re treated. Going too long between trims lets existing splits travel further up the shaft rather than staying contained at the very tip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition_and_Overall_Health_Play_a_Real_Role_Too\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition and Overall Health Play a Real Role Too<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair is built from protein, and a diet actually lacking in protein, iron, or key vitamins can leave hair more brittle and prone to splitting regardless of how gently it&#8217;s styled or handled externally. This isn&#8217;t a replacement for proper hair care, but it&#8217;s a real, often-overlooked factor sitting underneath everything else on this list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Split_End_Treatment_Options_That_Actually_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split End Treatment Options That Actually Work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempting DIY split end removal with kitchen scissors in questionable bathroom lighting is a decision everyone regrets exactly one haircut appointment too late.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Only_Permanent_Fix_A_Proper_Trim\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Only Permanent Fix: A Proper Trim<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trim is the only actual solution that removes a split end rather than temporarily managing it, since cutting above the damaged point is the sole way to eliminate the structural problem entirely. Getting this done by a professional, rather than attempting it solo at home, protects against removing more length than actually necessary or missing splits further up the shaft.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-much-does-a-mobile-hair-stylist-cost\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking typical pricing beforehand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps set realistic expectations for what a proper trim actually costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Split-End_Serums_Actually_Do_and_Dont\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Split-End Serums Actually Do (and Don&#8217;t)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split-end serums and sealing products, usually containing silicones or bonding agents, temporarily smooth the split and glue it together enough to look better and resist worsening in the short term. This is real, useful damage control, not a repair, and washing the hair removes most of this temporary effect, meaning the underlying split is still there once the product wears off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deep_Conditioning_and_Protein_Treatments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep Conditioning and Protein Treatments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular deep conditioning and occasional protein treatments can actually improve overall hair strength and resilience, reducing how likely new splits are to form going forward, though neither treatment fixes splits that already exist. Treating this as prevention rather than a cure sets a far more accurate expectation for what these treatments can actually deliver, and avoids the disappointment of expecting a conditioning mask to undo damage that&#8217;s already structurally there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Split_Ends_Going_Forward\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prevent Split Ends Going Forward<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping trims to save money on hair growth ranks among the more expensive money-saving strategies in general circulation, since untreated splits just mean more length needs cutting off later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heat_Protectant_and_Lower_Styling_Temperatures\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat Protectant and Lower Styling Temperatures<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a proper heat protectant every time heat tools get used, and dropping the temperature setting where possible, noticeably reduces the cumulative damage that eventually leads to splitting. This single habit does more for long-term hair health than almost any other single change available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gentler_Detangling_and_Drying_Habits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gentler Detangling and Drying Habits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching from a regular towel to a microfibre towel or soft t-shirt for drying, and detangling with a wide-tooth comb starting from the ends rather than the roots, both reduce the everyday friction that wears hair down over time.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/at-home-hair-care-between-appointments\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple hair care habits between professional appointments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> matter more than most people expect, since these small daily choices add up considerably faster than any single salon visit could undo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Hair_While_You_Sleep\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting Hair While You Sleep<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A silk or satin pillowcase reduces the friction a regular cotton pillowcase creates overnight, and loosely tying hair up before bed prevents the tangling that leads to rougher handling the next morning. This is a properly low-effort change that pays off over months rather than overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Your_Own_Hairs_Actual_Needs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Your Own Hair&#8217;s Actual Needs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/hair-porosity-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your hair&#8217;s actual porosity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps explain why some hair holds onto moisture and resists splitting better than others, since more porous hair usually loses moisture faster and becomes more prone to damage without the right care matched to that specific need.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/mobile-hair-stylist-curly-hair\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curly hair specifically often needs extra attention here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since natural oils struggle to travel down a curled strand the way they would down straight hair, leaving ends more exposed to dryness and splitting over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sticking_to_a_Regular_Trim_Schedule\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticking to a Regular Trim Schedule<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trim roughly every six to eight weeks keeps existing splits from travelling further up the shaft and catches new damage before it becomes a bigger problem, even when hair is being actively grown out rather than kept short. Booking this on a consistent schedule, rather than only when damage becomes visibly obvious, protects length far more effectively than reactive trims ever manage to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a proper trim on a consistent schedule protects the length you&#8217;re actually trying to grow, rather than working against it. The trim itself is the only part of this that actually removes the problem, so it deserves to be the priority rather than an afterthought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-get-rid-of-split-ends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a Hair Cut or Trim at Home \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_diet_actually_affect_split_ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does diet actually affect split ends?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, hair is built from protein, and a diet lacking in protein, iron, or key vitamins can leave hair more brittle and prone to splitting, regardless of how gently it&#8217;s handled externally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_split_ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you get rid of split ends?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to actually remove a split end is trimming it off. Products can temporarily smooth and manage the appearance, but nothing reverses the actual structural split.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_I_actually_have_split_ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I tell if I actually have split ends?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twirl a section of hair between two fingers and look closely at the tips for small forks or frayed points. Hair that feels rough or straw-like at the ends, even when the rest feels normal, is often a sign splits are already present.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_check_for_split_ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often should I check for split ends?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every few weeks rather than waiting until hair feels obviously damaged, since catching splits early keeps them small and contained near the tip rather than travelling further up the shaft.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_split_end_treatment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best split end treatment?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A proper trim is the only treatment that removes existing splits. Deep conditioning and protein treatments help prevent new splits from forming but don&#8217;t fix damage that&#8217;s already there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_prevent_split_ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you prevent split ends?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use heat protectant with lower styling temperatures, switch to gentler drying and detangling habits, sleep on silk or satin, and stick to a trim roughly every six to eight weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_split_end_serums_actually_repair_damaged_hair\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can split end serums actually repair damaged hair?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, they temporarily smooth and seal the split for a better appearance and short-term resistance to worsening, but the underlying structural damage is still there once the product washes out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_hair_be_trimmed_to_prevent_split_ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often should hair be trimmed to prevent split ends?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughly every six to eight weeks, even while growing hair out, since this keeps existing splits from travelling further up the shaft before they&#8217;re caught.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_split_ends_get_worse_if_left_untreated\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do split ends get worse if left untreated?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, an untreated split can travel further up the hair shaft over time, eventually requiring more length to be cut off than if it had been trimmed earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_hair_porosity_affect_how_prone_hair_is_to_split_ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does hair porosity affect how prone hair is to split ends?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, more porous hair usually loses moisture faster, which can leave it more prone to dryness and splitting without care specifically matched to that porosity type.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_chemical_processing_history_affect_how_a_colour_service_should_be_planned\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does chemical processing history affect how a colour service should be planned?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, already-compromised hair from repeated processing needs a more careful approach than hair that hasn&#8217;t been recently treated, a detail to raise with a colourist before booking something like balayage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_split_ends_caused_by_anything_other_than_heat_styling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are split ends caused by anything other than heat styling?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, chemical processing, mechanical friction from rough towel drying or brushing, environmental exposure, and simple age of the hair ends themselves all contribute alongside heat damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_deep_conditioning_fix_existing_split_ends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can deep conditioning fix existing split ends?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, deep conditioning improves overall hair strength and can reduce how likely new splits are to form, but it doesn&#8217;t repair splits that already exist.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; 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