Naturals with Splint Ends, any out there?

[kaykaybobay]

I need help, I have split ends , some strands have multiple splits, I have knots at the ends of some strands, I've tried baggying does nothing cept make a mess for me, I dont manipulate my hair much, at least I dont think so, I dont know how to solve the problem.

 

[basketballbabe03]

When I first BCed, I had ALOT of problems with split ends. I kept getting them even after I trimmed. I had to re-evaluate what I was doing. A couple of factors was the way I combed my hair, the type of comb I used and how much heat I was using. I started only combing my hair with a large tooth comb and only combing when I had conditioner in my hair. I started to realize that the way I was combing my hair was bad because I was just raking it through my hair. When I started combing it the proper way, I didn't lose as much hair and I got less split ends. I also cut out using heat such as a hair dryer. When I started being nice to my hair, it was nice to me, lol. Just be aware of what you do to your hair on a daily basis. Oh, and baggying didn't work for me. Everytime I would baggy, my ends would be a mess and would seem over moisturized. Guess it's not for everybody.

 

[kaykaybobay]

Thank you for the pointers I'm gonna experiment with just comming in the shower with conditioner, I usually twist my hair after I wash it, thinking I will skip the combing once out of the shower for now.

 

[morehairplease]

natural with split ends checking in. my salon appt. is for tommorrow at 10 and hopefully it will be the last of the split ends for me.

 

[ClassicBeauty]

That's the reason I transitioned instead of BCing. When I got a cut/trim, it was relaxed ends instead of my new natural hair. I think it helped my natural hair retain length. By the time I cut the relaxed ends, I was totally careful with the new ends, and my hair was long enough to put it in a bun/ponytail.

 

[ToyToy]

Also checking in!!
I have loads of split ends, and I keep trimming them but they don't seem to go away!

 

[honeybadgirl]

When I first BCed, I had ALOT of problems with split ends. I kept getting them even after I trimmed. I had to re-evaluate what I was doing. A couple of factors was the way I combed my hair, the type of comb I used and how much heat I was using. I started only combing my hair with a large tooth comb and only combing when I had conditioner in my hair. I started to realize that the way I was combing my hair was bad because I was just raking it through my hair. When I started combing it the proper way, I didn't lose as much hair and I got less split ends. I also cut out using heat such as a hair dryer. When I started being nice to my hair, it was nice to me, lol. Just be aware of what you do to your hair on a daily basis. Oh, and baggying didn't work for me. Everytime I would baggy, my ends would be a mess and would seem over moisturized. Guess it's not for everybody.

same for me!!! thats how i REALLY messed up my hair!!!

 

[SunnyDelight]

That's the reason I transitioned instead of BCing. When I got a cut/trim, it was relaxed ends instead of my new natural hair. I think it helped my natural hair retain length. By the time I cut the relaxed ends, I was totally careful with the new ends, and my hair was long enough to put it in a bun/ponytail.

Same here - this time around. I did the "BC" when I was natural before and I had splits galore - just like you've mentioned - some strands had more than one split. I didn't know anything about moisture and how important that is for hair - especially the ends.

I would suggest a good trim first, then really concentrate on your ends. Keep them protected and moisturized. They are the most fragile part of your hair. If they aren't splitting, they are breaking.

 

[velvet]

Yep, especially knots. I just accept them and ignore them. I've learned not to trim until after I get past the length that I want. I think knotting is just a part of hair super curly hair.

Then again maybe those who wear protective styles all the time don't have this problem . . .

 

[jaiku]

I need help, I have split ends , some strands have multiple splits, I have knots at the ends of some strands, I've tried baggying does nothing cept make a mess for me, I dont manipulate my hair much, at least I dont think so, I dont know how to solve the problem.

I think the best way to prevent this is to wear your hair in straighter styles or stretched. I have been natural for 12 years and I still have this problem. I think its the reason I can't get past APL. Every place there is a kink or curve on the hair strand tends to be a weak spot.