Split Ends: How to Treat and Repair Damaged Hair and Split Ends, According to Experts

glamour.com:

and wondering how to treat split ends, you’re not alone—and in the right place. I've been trying to master the art of mending and preventing split ends for what feels like ever, and I've finally started to figure it out, thanks to trial-and-error and a handful of trustworthy hairstylists.If you can't relate, know that your hair doesn't have to look or feel damaged right now to benefit from a restorative hair care routine.

Much like with , and such is especially important if you heat-style or chemically treat your hair: both are leading causes of hair damage.First, let's rewind and address the basics.

What exactly are split ends and why are they such a bother, you ask? “Split ends are when the ends of your hair become brittle and dry and look like they are beginning to fray or ‘split,’” , celebrity colorist and owner of Florida’s , tells Glamour.

And once you notice them, it’s unfortunately a challenge to un-see them. “Split ends can be frustrating, and it’s important to know what causes them to overcome the struggle,” adds , professional hairstylist and founder of Nick Stenson Beauty.As for what causes them?