trichoptilosis aka split ends

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trichoptilosis aka split ends

split ends

if you have treated hair you probably have some split ends!

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Split ends, known formally as trichoptilosis, happen when the protective cuticle has been stripped away from the ends of hair fibers. Trichoptilosis (from the Greek τριχο- tricho- “hair” and the New Latin ptilosis “arrangement of feathers in definite areas” from the Greek πτίλον ptilon “feather”), schizotrichia, and informally split ends, is the splitting or fraying of the hair-shaft due to excessive heat and mechanical stress.

This condition involves a longitudinal splitting of the hair fiber. Any chemical or physical trauma, such as heat, that weathers the hair may eventually lead to split ends. Typically, the damaged hair fiber splits into two or three strands and the split may be two to three centimeters in length. Split ends are most often observed in long hair but also occur in short hair that is not in good condition.

As hair grows, the natural protective oils of the scalp can fail to reach the ends of the hair. The ends are considered old once they reach about 10 centimeters since they have had long exposure to the sun, gone through many shampoos and may have been overheated by hair dryers and hot irons. This all results in dry, brittle ends which are prone to splitting. Infrequent trims and lack of hydrating treatments can intensify this condition.

Thermal, chemical or mechanical stress can cause split ends. For example, the use of curling irons and other heat treatments may cause split ends. Excessive application of hair products such as perms and hair coloring may strip protective layering off the outside of the hair’s shaft and weaken the hair, making the hair prone to split ends. Mechanical stresses include pulling a comb forcefully through tangled hair and repeated combing. Split ends can be a symptom of copper transport disorders such as Menkes disease and occipital horn syndrome. Rubbing the hair up towards the scalp does not cause split ends.^[2]

There is no remedy for split ends beyond trimming the affected hair.

[information from hair care and trichoptilosis wiki pages]

Reducing or eliminating the causes will usually prevent split ends. Trimming the ends of the hair at least every 6– 10 weeks may prevent split ends. Also, hair at the highest risk for splitting can be removed.

aka if you like to process your hair, please also do treatments!! don’t complain that your hair isn’t shiny/healthy if you process it a lot but refuse to do treatments