As someone who’s guilty of going months without getting a haircut, I’m definitely prone to the odd split end (or twenty).
I won’t lie; I actually find them kind of fascinating. In fact, I often find myself picking at them (hey, this is the circle of trust). But now a chart has taken my interest to a whole new level. Check it out…
Image credit: allure.com
For those of you who’re too stunned to bring yourself to count, there are SIXTEEN types of split ends there. Who knew a damaged ‘do could be so diverse?
allure.com came up with the visual after stumbling on this more in-depth video chronicling the 16 degrees of distress…
The video’s definitely more educational than entertaining (and contains a blatant spelling error in the first frame that we assume no responsibility for, just FYI), but if you’re a split end obsessive like me, you’ll want to watch till the end to find out just which kind you’re dealing with (and why).
To me, the ‘tree’ is the four-leaf clover of hair. I’ve yet to boast one of these, but as of today I’m committed to the cause (even if it means going a year without a trim).
Also, how cool is the ‘incomplete split’? It’d take some serious sleuthing to spot that bad boy.
In all seriousness though, while the odd kinky end is kind of fun, a whole head of frayed hair ain’t exactly a hot look. Here are some tips for stopping the splitting:
- Use a natural-bristle brush, such as Cloud Nine Radial Boar-Bristle Blow-Dry Brush or Morrocanoil Boar Bristle Paddle Brush (and NEVER brush your hair when wet)
- Choose snag-proof hair elastics, like Scunci No Damage Value Elastic Pack or Gliders Velvet Soft Touch Elastics
- Limit your heat-styling, and if you can’t stay away from the tools, use a heat protection spray (we like Paul Mitchell Heat Seal)
- Get regular haircuts (every 6 – 8 weeks is ideal)
Do you have a love/hate relationship with split ends? Which of the 16 types do you experience the most?
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