Hair split ends happen when the hair is exposed to extreme temperatures or it does not have enough oil and has a lack of moisturizers and nourishment. Keeping hair healthy should include continuous care to not split it because once broken or split, the only definite cure is a trim. Hair Split Ends, also known as Trichoptlosis, happens when the hair's protective cuticle has been stripped away from the ends of hair fibers, and they are more likely to develop in natural extremely dry or brittle hair, as a result of the continued hair exposure to chemical products such as relaxers, hair color, etc. and also caused by the use, and sometimes abuse, of styling products such as heat iron, hair blow dryers, etc., but also due excessive dying, sun exposure or vigorous brushing. We all hate hair split ends, and I hope we all realize that once we have split ends, they can’t be cured, except by a haircut. So the trick is to prevent split ends from ever forming. So how do you do that? What steps can you take to make sure that you will never have to deal with split ends again?! Well, here are some tips to keep your ends from ever splitting again!
+ Get a trim at least every six weeks.
+ Try to use always coated or covered rubber bands.
+ When outdoors wear a hat or scarf to minimize sun damage.
+ To sleep use a satin pillow case to minimize tangles.
+ Use a natural-bristle brush instead of metallic combs and brushes.
+ Avoid brushing your hair when it is wet and most vulnerable to split or break.
+ Stop using hair dryers, curling irons, crimpers, hot curlers, and straightening irons.
+ Use regular conditioner in your hair after shampooing, and a deep conditioner once a month.
+ Use shampoo with ingredients that include sunscreen and moisturizing cream in your hair if it is extremely dry.
+ Try a hair split repair product; split ends cannot be repaired but these products minimize the stray hair look.
+ At the pool, wear a swim cap to protect your hair from harsh chlorine and other water chemicals.

Typically, split ends are characterized by the hair split into two or three strands that can be as long as 2 to 3 centimeters in length to all the hair from end to root. The best treatment is to cut off the split end of the damaged fiber when the problem arise, thereafter the task may become a hassle if the split ends appear all over your head.