What deficiency causes split ends?

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What deficiency causes split ends?

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answered Aug 15 by Lizapiza (9,230 points)
The deficiency that causes split ends is a vitamin E deficiency which leads to damaged strands that are prone to split ends and breakage.

Low vitamin E levels most often affect those with autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis or alopecia areata.

The split ends are often a sign of a problem with your hair that should be addressed soon as the split ends can prevent new hair growth and cause your hair to snap.

The split ends of your hair can also be a sign that the hair is unhealthy, weakened or has become damaged.

Take a small section of your hair and examine the tips of the hair closely and if you notice any hair strands that have split into 2 or more sections resembling a Y or V shape then you have split ends.

Split ends lead to breakage which is hair that was torn off at the end and the torn hair can split again.

If split ends reach your scalp the split ends can lead to shorter hair over time from breakage.

The hair will continue to grow at the root although if the split ends cause your hair to break off faster than growth then the hair will seem to be at a standstill in it's length and appear to not be growing although it is still growing.

Split ends do not ever go away on their own without cutting or trimming the hair and using damaged hair products and conditioner to protect the hair from further damage.

The best treatment for split ends is to first trim or cut the split ends off and use damaged hair products, and once or twice a week, use a hair mask to lock moisture into dried out ends.

And make sure you use a conditioner after every shampoo.

Your hair will grow back if you cut your split ends just like when you cut your hair normally the hair eventually grows back and once you cut the split ends the hair grows back and when you maintain the health of your hair you can prevent future split ends from occurring.

Split ends should be cut off to prevent further splitting of the hair and prevent more damage to the hair.

While cutting split ends won't necessarily make hair grow faster, it can help to prevent further damage and maintain the overall length and thickness of your hair.

The only way you can fix split ends is to trim off the split ends or have your hair cut to remove the split ends as once the hair has split ends there's not other treatment or cure other than simply cutting off or trimming the hair.

The main cause of split ends is from physical damage while brushing their hair and from things such as whipping winds and hot sun.

Also split ends can be caused by bleaching, coloring and the use of hot styling tools that cause your hair to become dry and brittle making the hair more prone to split ends.

There are no cures or treatments for split ends and so the only way to get rid of them is to get rid of the split ends is to have your hair cut or trimmed.

By trimming your hair, you're able to prevent your hair from splitting further up the strand, avoiding further damage to your hair.

Split-ends are very common and happen to most people.

The split ends appear when your hair is dry, damaged, if you have been exposed to the sun or if you have used heat tools.

Unfortunately, you can't fix split-ends, so instead you have to cut the split ends off.

While cutting split ends won't necessarily make hair grow faster, it can help to prevent further damage and maintain the overall length and thickness of your hair.

By taking the necessary steps to address the split ends and maintain healthy hair, you can achieve luscious locks that look and feel their best!

Split ends are often a sign of over treated, damaged hair, giving your hair an unkempt, unhealthy appearance.

However, environmental and nutritional factors can also play a significant role.

Physical damage is the most common cause of split ends.

If you're comfortable doing so you can cut the split ends off your hair yourself.

To cut your split ends off your hair hold the scissors so that they're perpendicular to the strand of hair, making it easy to snip off the split ends that you see sticking out.

Then slide your fingers down the strand of hair slowly, continuing to clip off split ends as you go.

You only need to clip off about 0.13 inches (0.33 cm) of hair.

To prevent yourself from getting split ends get yourself on a regular deep conditioning schedule.

Load up on lots of damaged hair products, and once or twice a week, use a hair mask to lock moisture into dried out ends.

And make sure you use a conditioner after every shampoo.

This is your first defense against tangles and dehydration.

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