Everyone dreams of having gorgeous, shiny hair and having split ends really dampens the spirit. But don't worry—by tweaking your hair routine with some simple, effective tips, you can keep split ends at bay, and you’ll be able to flaunt your hair's full potential. Here are tried and tested ways to prevent and treat split ends before it’s too late.

Our hair is naturally strong, resilient and healthy, however the modern lifestyle together with haircare methods can cause the ends to dry and eventually split. Since hair grows from the root, the ends are the oldest part of the hair. It’s also the part that has endured the most wear and tear that inevitably makes the hair dehydrated and vulnerable to damage. Although split ends are a natural part of the hair’s lifecycle, there are ways to care for your beautiful mane that prolongs its healthy, shiny look.

When washing your hair, focus on the scalp and be really gentle with rest of the hair. Same goes for applying conditioner – apply it smoothly and don’t pull, wet hair is sensitive to breakage. Using cold water to wash off products as the last step of the routine will help to close the cuticle and lock in moisture. Hot water has the opposite effect, it can leave your hair dry even after using a conditioner.

We want to boost the moisture of your hair to avoid frizz and tangles. Regular shampoos and conditioners are great, but best split ends treatments are leave-in products. Duologi is focused on exactly that – split ends hair serum with keratin protein is designed to target hair on a cellular level and protect the cuticle. Pump a few drops of the serum in your palm and apply to damp hair focusing on mid-length to end. The result is silky smooth hair with a protective seal. It’s also a good idea to include a weekly treatment to your hair care routine. Duologi’s deep conditioning mask will improve the condition of dry hair, rejuvenating by hydrating split ends and preventing future breakage.

Using heat tools is a shortcut to dry and damaged hair, so avoid them as much as you can. Extreme heat causes hair fibre to break down, leading to hair colour dulling and fading. Even using the best hair dryer and high-quality styling tools won’t cut it – don’t blow dry too often, and when you do, lower the heat and keep it further away from your mane. The times that you absolutely must use heat styling, apply heat protection product to mitigate the damage. The lightweight formula of Duologi’s heat protection will both protect from the heat and calm down the extra frizz for a sleek and shielded finish.

Chemical treatments, including hair colouring, are significant contributors to hair damage. Excessive colouring can weaken the locks and harm the protective outer layer, often causing split ends and breakage. Perhaps it’s not the most welcomed news but allowing your natural hair colour to shine can have a substantial impact on your hair's health.

Avoiding split ends is the first step of any hair care routine, and when and how you brush is key to achieving healthy hair. Majority of hair breakages happen when brushing through wet hair, that’s when the hair is most sensitive, weak and will break easily. Be gentle to your post-shower locks, even rough towel drying is known to cause harm. When you can, let your hair dry naturally or towel dry super gently, apply hair oil and only then use a large toothed comb to lightly brush through it.

Stay away from elastic, rubbery hairbands or bands that have a metal closure in the middle, not only do they cause hair breakage, but can also pull out hair strands. Instead opt for a textile scrunchie, the softer the better. Consider investing in silk, it’s the material that causes the least friction to our hair, thus preventing twists and tangles.

Finally, a day will come when dry and split ends are beyond salvage as it’s a natural part of the hair growth cycle. The best remedy is to trim the ends for an instant healthy, refreshed look – each hairstyle benefits from an updated cut. Once the ends are snipped, follow our care recommendations for prolonged, lustrous hair.