Split ends also known as Trichoptlosis, usually occurs in dry and/or brittle hair. Dry, brittle hair is caused from the lack of moisture and/or protein. Additionally, this lack of moisture damages the cuticle layer of the hair shaft. The cuticle layer is the protective layer of the hair. It consists of overlapping cells much like shingles on a house and protects the cortex (the second layer of the hair) and the medulla (the marrow of the hair). Depending on how well the overlapping cells are woven determines your hair porosity (how porous your hair is).

There are ways we can take preventative measures against split ends forming, but first we need to do an assessment of the hair's health. In order to do this assessment you will need to ...read more.