We are talking about two very common, but no less annoying, hair problems:
- Trichoptilosis, which is commonly known as 'split ends';
- Trichonodosis or also moniletrix i.e. the hair with knots and therefore difficult to comb.
In both cases it is a real breakage of the hair shaft, which splits in the case of split ends or which, losing its vigour, tends to become knotted, forming a sequence of thinning and thickening of the hair shaft like a rosary, making the hair a tangle that is difficult to untangle.
Causes of hair problems: split ends and knots
Hair breakage is a consequence of the weakening of the hair shaft, which is caused by several factors:
- washing too frequently or with unsuitable products;
- use of overly aggressive products;
- lacquers, gels;
- drying at a very hot temperature and/or with a hairdryer held too close to the skin, which causes steam bubbles inside the shaft, which consequently 'explodes' by splitting;
- excess combing with combs, brushes or nails;
- mishandling of the hair when it is still damp, for example combing it in the opposite direction to the direction of the cuticle embrication;
- bleaching, highlights, dyes;
- Keeping the same hairstyles for long periods such as braids, clips always applied in the same area, curlers, especially the 'rasta' hairstyle is very penalising.
Mistakes to avoid when caring for your hair: split ends and knots to eliminate
So to remedy or, even better, avoid damage, it is important to take care of one's hair by avoiding the common mistakes listed above.
Therefore, remember to use quality shampoo and conditioner suitable for your hair, use combs and brushes with rounded-ended teeth, do not exceed the temperature of hairdryers but impose the necessary time without 'boiling' your hair, comb your hair less obsessively, avoid maintaining certain hairstyles for long periods of time, when not avoiding them altogether.