Little Knots in Hair
It is like someone took each strand of hair and formed a knot at the end of each one. I was just wondering why that happens, or what can I do to stop it. No matter how many times I cut them, they still manage to make a come back.
In African-American hair, when the hair develops split ends, often the split portions of the hair will curl back over onto itself (think of splintering wood) and create a "knotted" effect.
Trimming these split ends is generally the only way to be rid of them, but they are only a symptom, and unless you remove the cause, they will simply reform. As I've said before in many cases, the first thing to do is condition the hair thoroughly.
Your hair needs to be conditioned every day, even if you don't shampoo. Some people need more conditioning than others, and should also use a leave-in spray conditioner on the ends of the hair to moisturize the hair where it is most needed.
In addition, you may also want to use an anti-frizzing serum or oil-sheen product to help seal the cuticle of the hair and lock in moisture. This will help to protect the hair from drying out and allow the styling tools to pass easily through the hair.
Speaking of styling tools, you should be using a wide-tooth comb or pick to groom your hair, rather than a brush or finer-toothed comb. The finer-toothed and bristled tools often put too much stress on the hair and can cause damage by stretching the hair, or causing the ends of the hair to fray and split.
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See also:
What do split ends look like
Do split ends stop your hair from growing?
How to repair split ends
Will the hair laminating procedure fix my split ends?