9 products to help treat your split ends at home

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Thanks to quarantine, it’s safe to say that it’s been a long time since most of us have seen the inside of a hair salon. And sadly, that means you’ve probably had to deal with taking care of your split ends all on your own.

Split ends are one of the most annoying signs of damaged hair, and chances are you’ve probably had them. They occur when your ends become dry and brittle, and they’re often caused by excessive heat styling, processing and even extreme weather conditions, according to Heathline.

While the best way to fight split ends still remains to get a proper trim, you can help treat frayed and brittle ends with these highly-rated products.

Shop: Kitsch Spiral Hair Ties, $7.99

Not all hair ties are created equal. You may have even noticed that some end up yanking your hair out as you try to take down your high pony. But switching to these spiral hair ties from Kitsch could be the fix for that. The spiral design helps evenly spread the tension in your head so you don’t end up with a hair headache. Also, the coils help prevent dents or creases from forming your hair.

Shop: BC Bonacure Repair Rescue, $11.89

This lightweight balm from BC Bonacure not only helps seal and prevent split ends, but it tames frizz and unruly strands.

Shop: HairMax Quick Dry Hair Towel, $19

If you’ve haven’t been using a microfiber towel to dry your hair, you’ve been doing it all wrong. The dry and coarse texture of a regular terry cloth towel often roughs up the hair shaft and can ultimately encourage split ends. On the other hand, a microfiber towel, such as this highly-rated one from Hairmax, “gently” absorbs water without leading to further damage. Not to mention, it helps reduce your hair drying time by 50 percent.

Shop: ST. TROPICA Coconut Oil Hair Mask, $15

Split ends need all the moisture they can get, and this hair mask from St. Tropica contains several powerful ingredients to give your hair some much needed hydration. It’s made with 100 percent virgin coconut oil and infused with hair superfoods like biotin and hibiscus to “deeply nourish” your hair, stimulate hair growth and reduce split ends.

Shop: Wet Brush Pro Detangler, $9.99

If you want to give your damaged hair the proper TLC without making matters worse, the brush you use matters. Hair is most vulnerable when it’s wet, so finding a brush that gently loosens knots is key to preventing damage such as hair loss or split ends. In particular, the Wet Pro Dentangler has special IntelliFlex bristles that detangle wet and dry hair without unnecessary pulling or tugging.

Shop: AVEDA Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment, $37.88

Listed as an Amazon’s Choice item, this hair treatment from Aveda is specifically designed to help support hair damaged “by chemical processes, heat styling and external exposure,” according to the product description. It contains a quinoa protein that helps fortify your hair and restore its shine, health and silkiness.

Shop: Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protectant, $12.73

As one of the golden rules in haircare, it’s important to use a thermal protectant to help prevent dryness and brittleness. And this Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protectant is able to provide thermal protection up to 428 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, its Kendi Intense Protect Complex “is clinically proven to reduce breakage by 87 percent,” according to the product description.

Shop: OLAPLEX No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, $28

Made for a range of different hair types, this Olaplex shampoo is a huge fan favorite with over 900 reviews and 85,000 loves at Sephora. Not only does it help tame frizz and flyaways, but it also helps reduce breakage by “re-linking” and repairing broken hair bonds.

Shop: Briogeo Deep Conditioning Mask, $36

Another product designed to help offset the signs of damaged hair is the Briogeo Deep Conditioning Mask. Made with a blend of rosehip, sweet almond and argan oils, biotin and vitamin B5, this intensely-hydrating mask is designed to revitalize dry and damaged hair, and prevent future breakage.

If you enjoyed this story, you may like reading about 11 of the best shampoo and conditioner sets you can get on Amazon.

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