Split Ends

Ok, since this big snow storm dumpped a bunch of snow on WV I've had more time on my hands than I know what to do with. So I've spent my time (some of it anyway) searching for split ends and snipping them. I could not believe the amount of splits that show up when I let my hair air dry without product on it!! I'm really upset over this. Most of the splits are really small, only a few are the monsterous ones, but I'm still traumatized by this. Once I find some splits, I find myself obsessing over them. I'm constantly thinking that my hair is so unhealthy and ready to cut. :( Well, I think I've got myself convience NOT to cut, but I need to do something to keep from getting so many splits in the future. I blow-dry my hair every day (that's a necessity). Other than that, I don't do anything stressful to my hair. Up until the last couple of months I've never noticed many splits, so I guess I need to re-evaluate the products I use. Something must have changed (I'm constantly changing the products I use in search of that "miracle" product). Any ideas or suggestions?? I'm just wondering how all those celeberties keep their hair pretty healthy with all the styling, coloring, etc. they put their hair through.

Thanks for listening.
Becky

Hi! I agree with Gren...stay away from the scissors! Nothing can wreak havoc on hair like boredom unleashed- turn your efforts somewhere else. As far as your split ends, blowdrying probably has a lot to do with it. Since you said that you've been snowed on, I'm guessing that you have to blowdry it everyday before going out in the cold? (Me too; I live in the frigid world of Chicago, where the name 'Windy City' is more than deserved). First, I'd suggest (I know you don't want to hear it)...getting a little trim, if you think the split ends are bad enough. This is a judgement call, cuz I know a lot of people are hesitant to get a trim cuz they always cut way too much. Either way, try spraying on a leave-in conditioner before you blowdry it (even something cheap like Clairol Daily Defense is good)...I think that they even make special conditioners, etc, just for people who blowdry a lot- never used them myself, but they're worth looking into. Also, try using a finishing gloss when you're all finished and styled- it'll make your hair look shiny and smooth, even if you still have those split ends. I'd suggest Citre-Shine Spray Gloss; I can't say enough good about that stuff!!!
Good luck to ya, and STAY AWAY FROM THE SCISSORS!

Lotsa Love,
Inga :)

I think boredom can be the number one killer of hair since people tend to color, cut and do all sorts of things when they are bored. I agree, keep your distance from those scissors. :-)

Becky,
I can totally relate to you! I have the same exact problem as you and it seems like most people don't have the same problem or don't care (maybe we ARE just too obsessed?). I have to blowdry everyday, and I know that is bad for it, but it is a must for me too. When I don't put product on and/or air dry...WHOA! I am frightened by all the split ends, I think EVERY hair has a split. Apart from blowdrying, I am very good to my hair. I use great products (at least I think I do)...deep condition, heat protectants, gentle shampoos, etc. I get trims every 6-8 weeks. I cannot help but snip the splits, but it's useless because everyday there are more. By the way, I have a lot regardless of product/no product, etc. I am always looking for the miracle product too, but I'm sure there isn't one. I am with you on the celebrities...how DO they take so much abuse to their hair and have it look so good. However, they all seem to have thick luscious hair and I have thin fine hair. Some things that may help you, even though nothing can truly make splits go away, is Redken anti-snap, and Loreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture conditioner and heat protector leave in. I really like these products even though it doesn't make my splits go away. Nothing but chopping them off will make them disappear, but if you have my hair they just come back! grrrrrr. Sorry this is so long....if anyone has any great ideas, I would love to hear them.