What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

For the last two years I have been getting my hair highlited through the cap thing. It started growing out and so I decided to get some of that cheap stuff from Wal-Mart and dye it back brown. My hair is layered sort of like that Jennifer Anniston look and I use a flat iron and since I've dyed it brown, you can see major split ends and it is very dry. If I were to get all the split ends cut off it would be very short and I like the lenghth it is. Any suggestions on a good conditioner or something? I want it to look shiny. I use that Frizz Ease and the Aussie 3 minute miracle and even that Scruples Moisterex but I need something that will repair split ends and make my hair shiny if there is such a product. Any help would be very much appreciated.

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

First and foremost you must understand that hair is not living. In other words you can't truly repair damage that's already done.

At best follicles can be smoothed by product but split ends are a lot like the frayed edges of a towel. Unless you cut off the offending area the frays will get longer.

**The same for your hair, tell your hairdresser you only want enough off to eliminate as many split ends as you can. She can tell as she cuts it.

**I would recommend scissors not razor for a little while as the razor can add to the problem.

**Then ask for a hot oil treatment.

This gives your hair the fastest recovery.

**Realize too that heat whether really hot water, too much sun, or dryer or Flat Irons truly do damage the hair resulting in a tendency to brittle/dry, and split ends.

**So we know you want that cute style but consider cutting back as much as you can.

**Let your hair air dry as often as possible, blot with towel not rub, and when you use a hot iron try to leave hair in there as short a time as possible.

**Don't opt for the hottest heat setting, try for the lowest that will do the job.

**Try to find ways to add moisture, the 3 minute miracle is a great place to start, they also have a 'Deep' conditioner that's out now. I would also look for smoothing serums.

**Also, don't wash hair every day, go every other day at most.

I know this long and probably not what you wanted to hear but try to remember, your will grow back before you know it and that doing it this way means some discomfort to you (perhaps) for a few weeks, not taking care of it can mean annoyance/discomfort for months.

Who knows you may find you like not having to spend as much time on your hair. And when you do attend special occasions (time to pull out the flat iron!) then you won't have to search as hard for a new look.

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

Just get it cut that's the easiest way then start using better shampoos and conditioners like those sun silk ones. But getting your split ends cut shouldn't make your hair THAT short unless they're really really really bad.

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

Cut back on the dye, let it do its thing, cut back majorly on the flat iron. Try some special shampoo's with a replenish in it. And you should be using conditioner. If its really bad you going to have to get it cut. You should maintain your hair by getting trims every three months *depending on how your hair grows* Also cut back on the products you put into your hair. Its really hard on it, and blow drying can be horrible to.

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

Nope once you got split ends you can't get rid of them unless you have it trimmed. It should only take a cm cut to get rid of them all. Plus your hair grows quicker when you have it cut!

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

try the vitamin called Biotin...it did wonders with my split ends, my skin, and my fingernails.....and it is cheap!!!! you won't believe how good all three look after about a month of taking that one vitamin!!!!!

Good Luck!!!

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

your hair sounds alot like mine. sadly i havent found a miracle cure. all i have found that sort of works is keeping the very ends trimmed off regularly and keep using good conditionres. there is a product called Shine that you can use daily that helps a good bit. its like a clear oil looking stuff that comes in a very small pump bottle available at wal mart. 1 bottle lasts a very long time which is good because its fairly expensive. good luck.

p.s. cholesterol works pretty good too.

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

Best thing to do it get it cut to get rid of the split ends and let the color grow out. Re dying your hair will just damage it more. Also using an iron on dyed hair dries it out and that can cause more split ends

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

Go to your local salon and get a trim. You need to get trims every 6 to 8 weeks. That will keep your ends fresh. While you are there pick up paul mitchell super skinny, it's a serum to smooth the hair and make it shiny. also get redkin extreme anti-snap, this is a leave in conditioner ,This product contains protein, it is really good to start repairing the hair. Put it on your hair before your super skinny. It works on repairing the hair all day. If you want a real good reconstructing treatment Redkin extreme has a whole line they have shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioners, leave in's. And the more you use in that line the better off your hair will be. When you use these products you will see a big difference.. I have a perm on top of color. So my hair is very dry and split, plus I flat iron it all the time. I use these products everyday whether I scrunch my hair or I flat iron it.. But Good luck!! I hope this helps!!!

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

you need to get your split ends cut off! then quit blow drying, dying, and using your straightener on your hair all the time!! the chemicals and heat will damage your hair!!

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

get a glossy products from a beauty store.. like frizz ez or something like that.. get it trimmed every 6 weeks and if u straighten it alot get a heat protector product and curl the straightner under where the layers start.. it will help make it l;ess frissy

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

go to a pro and get it trimmed. get good shampoo and conditioner and try to ease up in blow drying and curling irons. good luck, i know it can be a pain

What to do about split ends with layered and colored hair?

I'm very anal when it comes to my hair. go to a hairdresser and tell them how much you want cut, no more no less. a good stylist will honor your requests.

i had the same problem. before she began i told my stylist to only cut a 1/2 inch. a good stylist will show you the size of hair in her hand to make sure that that's what you want. (a 1/2 inch is about the size of the width of the tip of your pinkie)

after that initial cut, i continued going for a trim to the same stylist every 3 mos but only allowed her to cut a 1/4 inch. now i have healthy hair down to my shoulders blades. it really made a difference. its been 6 years and i will not let anyone else touch my hair. she knows me and she knows my hair.

good luck.