You should know: Split ends occur when the proteins that protect the hair's cuticles at the ends are worn away, causing hair to appear frayed like the ends of a rope. This happens with time and daily hair stress like thermal styling tools, poor maintenance and frequent or improper chemical services. All of these things cause hair to become dry, brittle and susceptible to splitting. Your hair's moisture and protein levels need to be restored to strengthen strands. But the only efficient way to get rid of split ends is to cut them off and start over again with proper hair care practices.

You should know: Split ends occur when the proteins that protect the hair's cuticles at the ends are worn away, causing hair to appear frayed like the ends of a rope. This happens with time and daily hair stress like thermal styling tools, poor maintenance and frequent or improper chemical services. All of these things cause hair to become dry, brittle and susceptible to splitting. Your hair's moisture and protein levels need to be restored to strengthen strands. But the only efficient way to get rid of split ends is to cut them off and start over again with proper hair care practices.

Causes:

Split ends are caused by a number of factors, including:

• Improper or rough combing and brushing, especially on wet hair
• Chemical processes like relaxing, permanent coloring and permanent waving
• Use of metal or plastic clips to pull back hair

Solutions:

After having your hair trimmed of split ends, follow these recommendations to prevent future occurrences and breakage:

• Have your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks
• Wrap hair in a satin scarf or sleep on a satin pillowcase
• Don't repeat chemical applications before the recommended time
• Intensively condition hair after chemical applications
• Apply a light daily conditioning hairdress to strengthen hair and protect against thermal damage

Your Design Essentials Solution:

• Moisture Retention Conditioning Shampoo
• 6-N-1 Reconstructive Conditioner
• HCO Leave-in Conditioner
• Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion with Echinacea
• Nutriment Rx Crème Hairdress