How to cut off your dead ends?

Are you tired of having split, frizzy, dry or lifeless hair? Sounds like your dead ends need immediate attention. Lucky for you, this article covers everything from the basics of what causes split ends to practical tips on how to cut them off yourself without turning into Edward Scissorhands.

The Science Behind Split Ends

Before we get into the cutting techniques, let’s talk about what split ends are and why they happen.

Hair Anatomy 101: Understanding Cuticles And Cortexes

Each strand of hair consists of an inner core called the cortex, covered by overlapping scales known as cuticles. The cuticles protect the cortex against damage and dehydration caused by everyday wear-and-tear like brushing or heat styling tools.

What Causes Split Ends…

Unfortunately, no matter how much TLC you show your locks; it’s impossible to avoid all external factors that contribute towards damaged tresses:
– Use Of Chemical Products: Don’t even think about dyeing or bleaching at home unless you want clumps of hay for hair.
– Hot Heat Styling Tools: Curling irons and straighteners can burn and fry your strands.
– Environmental Factors: Sun exposure and pollution dehydrate your strands resulting in frizz-free splits yay!

When Is It Time To Say Goodbye To Your Tips?

Now that you know more than enough science behind spilt ends…Let’s see when do Dead End(s) qualify for snipping?

Length Matters…

The longer (or thicker) your hair is – chances are higher that there will be a few unwanted friends tagging along around half-way point! If it’s been over six months since you’ve last visited a professional hairstylist – then its probably past due time!

Appearance Speaks Louder Than Words!

If every brush stroke through your manes sounds like someone tearing a piece of paper… It’s not healthy, it’s coming from your split ends crying for help. Also, if you’re noticing stray hairs scattered towards the ends, and are finding harder to style them- buddy this is not the time to ignore these tip woe[s].

Simple Test To Check If You Have Split Ends!

Trimming below an inch or two every 8-12 weeks is essential for maintaining hair health; that way Split End(s) don’t get enough time to travel up. So what’s the waiting game? Take a strand of hair when at home & roll down in between index finger-from top till end- Checking through fingertips can make any split/dry/rough area much more noticeable.

How Can I Cut Off My Dead Ends?

With all those hairy explanations out of the way – here comes our favourite part: The Actual ‘Snipping’ Guide

Step One: Put On Your Eye-Patch

Just kidding! But seriously – using scissors without proper vision (unmistakable accident) should be avoided at all costs!

Scissor Talk:

It is 2021 need we say more? Let’s put aside kitchen shears or jagged kid cutters as they will only mess things up further.

To avoid munching on healthy strands:
– Use sharp salon scissors.

Cutting tips [Ahem!] : Never use fabric shears/scissors and clippers are enemy number one!!!

Make sure your blades are clean and dull free otherwise their poking motion can cost some major trouble later.

Step Two: Preparing For Buzz-Cut

Well..not complete buzz-cut but certainly sectioning off locks with rubber bands into small sections – placed around crown/hairline nape right above ear level)

Now take each-gathered pygmy ponytail carefully against fluorescent light Or under bright natural light before cutting as it helps arrest Random snips and reflects a clear-cut picture.Grab the end, twist it tightly and trim whatever hair extends beyond that point.

Experts at Harold’s Shooting Star Salon suggests-Use light bulbs between 60-80 watts

Three: Go Easy On The Trimming

Going too many inches above your split is wrong. Please do not perform surgery on healthy portions of Hair which risk putting all in vein.

Trimming Technique [ahem again] : Use only sharp shears on one-inch segments with curved”shotgun’-shaped movements from bottom to up curls/tendrils(whatever you wanna call it), then removing any part extending past.

Snip Snip… Oh wait what One Final Step:

Tips To Keep Split Ends At Bay!

Now that you know how to cut dead ends, let’s talk about avoiding them altogether:
– Avoid hot styling tools; opt for alternatives like air-drying or dry shampooing

UNLESS You Own A Frizz Control Wand LOL
  • Don’t skip regular visits to salons/haircutters every 6 months at least – Not just Snapchats can be record keepers.
  • Try using satin/silk hair cover ups before going beddy-bye! Save yourself from added friction & frizz!
    Do add-nourishing supplements – Vitamin E/ Avocado Oil/ Biotin – into your daily diet regimen, as they stimulate healthy new growths! $$$

So get out those scissors so you can snip away safely AND stylishly!

Disclaimer: No hairstylists were harmed during the making of this article.

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