6 Questions
What is another term for split ends as mentioned in the text?
Tricoptolosis
Which type of products can temporarily repair split ends according to the text?
Polyelectrolyte complex products
How can split ends be prevented according to the text?
Minimizing manipulation of hair and avoiding harsh shampoos
What is the main cause of split ends according to the text?
Chemical treatments like bleaching and coloring
What ingredients should one look for in polyelectrolyte complex products as per the text?
Polyquaternium 28 and PVM/MA copolymer
What type of tools can cause damage and lead to split ends according to the text?
Heat styling tools like curling irons and straighteners
Study Notes
- Dr. Sam Ellis, a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist, explains split ends
- Split ends, or tricoptolosis, are an acquired hair shaft abnormality
- They appear as a longitudinal splitting or fraying of the hair, particularly at the distal end
- Occurs due to damage to the hair strands over time
- Can make hair look frizzy, broken, and harder to manage
- Happens when combing or brushing dry hair, putting excessive force on the ends
- Can also occur on shorter hairs that have developed split ends
- Chemical treatments, such as bleaching and coloring, can damage hair and make it more prone to split ends
- Heat styling tools, like curling irons and straighteners, also cause damage
- UV radiation can make hair more fragile and prone to breakage
- Polyelectrolyte complex products can temporarily repair split ends by bringing the split ends together
- Ingredients to look for in polyelectrolyte complex products: Polyquaternium 28 (positively charged ion) and PVM/MA copolymer (negatively charged polymer)
- Regular hair trims are the most definitive way to fix split ends
- Minimizing manipulation of hair, using gentle brushing techniques, and avoiding harsh shampoos can help prevent split ends.
Learn about split ends, an acquired hair abnormality caused by damage to the hair shaft, which can make hair look frizzy and broken. Discover the causes of split ends, prevention techniques, and products that can help temporarily repair them.
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