Dry ends an how to repair them

Everyone with long or mid-length hair has suffered the curse of split or dry ends at some point, and the thing is that all hair ends up drying out over time, in some cases more than others, and if we add the use of heat, etc., this just makes matters worse. We are going to tell you what dry ends are and how to avoid them as far as possible, step by step.

What are dry ends?

Dry or split ends are the result of wear on our hair, caused by how we treat it and also by external factors. So what does all this mean? It means that the ends of our hair, i.e. the parts furthest away from the roots, receive the least amount of essential oils and are also the oldest part of our hair and therefore the one that has been exposed to external agents for longer, such as heat from hair dryers or tongues. 
But... What are dry ends? We use the term dry ends or split ends to talk about hair where the cuticle is damaged, meaning it can split into much finer and delicate filaments, which will end up breaking off.

How to protect your hair and avoid dry ends, step by step

• Wave goodbye to excess water: get rid of moisture by using a special microfibre towel to dry you hair.
• Back to basics: wear your hair naturally, and use the minimum amount of heat on your hair, such as hair tongues, dryers or irons, among others.
• Use heat protector: even if you don’t use a hair dryer or tongues often, it is inevitable in winter to get rid of the moisture from your hair. In these cases, use a heat protector paying special attention to the ends.
• Employ a good moisturising routine: although shampoo and conditioner are important, a moisturising hair mask is also very important. Use it at least once a week in the right way.
• Apply hair cosmetics: use repairing serum and hair oil to nourish your hair better and to avoid it drying out so soon. Avoid using hair spray, foam and gel as much as possible, as these products end up drying out your hair.
• Don’t twist the ends: doing things like putting your hair behind your ears, stroking the tips or twisting them around your fingers, dry out your hair more, meaning it is more likely to split earlier.
• Brush your hair properly: use the right brush for your hair, and brush it from the middle to the ends... and by locks!
• Cut your hair: we know that this is what people with XXL long hair hate the most, but trimming the ends every three months is fundamental to get rid of the dry ends.