Do I need to cut it off?

> I have split dry ends should I cut them all off. I see> splits up the hair shaft too. I can see small hairs> sticking up on the top of my head its hard to explain.> I can see small shorter hairs that seem to be pocking> out> they are not smooth like the rest of my hair are those> considered splits? They don't look split they just> look shorter and they don't blend in with the other> hairs.> My worry is my hair is a little past my cheek will I> have> to cut it really short in order to fix the splits and> this fuzz I call it.> I hope someone can understand what I'm talking about> and help me because I could use it.> Thanks so much.Linsey,Find a very good shampoo and conditioner. The Aussie line has wonderful products. Check into this website, www.aussiehair.com to maybe find the product to help you. I tend to believe the shorter hairs you see poking out might actually be the new hair growth coming in replacing what has fallen out. It's all part of the natural cycle of our hair. Also handle your hair especially gentle. When shampooing don't scrub and rub... do the rubbing between your palms and then just smooth the shampoo on and allow it to flow through your hair. Apply the conditioner and gently detangle your hair, then rinse. No need to comb through your wet and fragile hair again. If you feel you must massage your scalp, do so when it is dry and stronger. And massage a little warmed jojoba oil into the scalp and hair at bedtime. Shampoo in the am. Hope this is helpful.Juna

> I agree with what Juna said-it's just new hair growing> in, and you can see it on most people's hair. I don't> think Aussie is a particularly good line of hair care> products, too many Sodium Lauryl Sulfates in their> shampoos.> I'm also not too sure about detangling hair when> wet-it is at its weakest, so detangling with> conditioner in the hair is taking a chance on breaking> your hair. Why not just detangle after the hair is> dry, starting from the ends on up, with fingers or a> wide tooth comb? I think it would be gentler for your> hair. Hope this helps.> HollyHi Holly,You have some good points! Just from experience with my hair I have found the way I posted above to work best for me. I have baby fine textured hair and I always work with it very gently. The comb glides through without pulling when the conditioner is on and I don't have much hair loss vs. dry hair detangling. For some reason tangles in dry hair seem to be "set" in my hair. I use a wide tooth comb that is not molded... those seams can damage the cuticle. But we each have to find what works best for us and getting advice from different people sure helps. Keeping in mind the changes we make in styling tools, products, and how we handle our hair sometimes show up instantly, but overall the results evolve as we do. Just be patient and gentle to your hair and treat it like fine silk... you will be rewarded.Juna