Split Ends

Over brushing, exaggerated back combing, brushing wet hair, blow drying, coloring hair etc damage cuticle and cause splitting of hair. Malnutrition also causes splitting of hair.

How to prevent splitting of hair

1. Minimize brushing of hair.
    
2. Avoid brushing of hair when it is wet.
    
3. Use a wide toothed comb
    
4. Minimize or avoid using hair dyes, sprays and gels.
    
5. Prevent harmful effects of extreme weather conditions on hair, by wearing caps or scarves.
    
6. Apply hair conditioners to the tips of hair.
    
7. Cut the split hairs as soon as you spot them preferably 3 cms away from the split end.
    
8. Avoid elastic hair bands.
    
9. Remove bands, rollers and clips cautiously.
   source:http://www.ayurhelp.com/hair/dryhair.htm