How to get rid of split ends - and stop them coming back

Split ends: tiny, irritating and capable of making even freshly styled hair look tired. But can you actually repair them? Here’s the honest answer.

Start with a trim

No product can permanently fuse a split end back together. Serums and masks may temporarily smooth and disguise the damage, but a professional trim is the only way to remove it. Left alone, a split can travel further up the hair shaft, leading to more breakage—and a bigger cut later.

Handle your hair gently

Wet hair is particularly vulnerable, so avoid rough towel-drying and aggressive brushing. Gently squeeze out excess water, use a microfibre towel and detangle from the ends upwards with a wide-tooth comb.

Turn down the heat

Straighteners, curling irons and overly hot hairdryers can weaken the hair’s protective outer layer. Apply heat protection every time, choose the lowest effective temperature and give your hair regular styling breaks.

Add moisture—but don’t overdo it

Use a nourishing conditioner after every wash and apply a weekly mask, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends. Finish with a small amount of hair oil or serum to reduce friction and keep the ends looking polished.

The best strategy? Regular trims combined with gentle, consistent care. Book a salon appointment and we’ll remove damaged ends while keeping as much of your length as possible.

Three steps to grow out a bob according to the experts

When you're growing out your hair it can feel painstakingly slow, and there's nothing worse than that in between stage when you feel like you're neither one style nor another.

The thing is, there is no single product that will make your hair grow quicker (sorry, we wish there was!). But there are certain things you can do which will get your hair in great condition to help it grow.

Step one: Stop towel drying your hair

If you wrap your hair into a bath towel turban after washing, stop! This causes hair to break and towel rubbing it dry causes even more damage. Instead invest in a microfibre hair wrap like this, which is more gentle on the follicles and also helps to de-frizz at the same time.

Step two: Treat your hair with some TLC

Try and exfoliating shampoo to properly cleanse your hair and strengthen it against breakage. We like this one from L'Oreal Paris. A rich argan-oil based conditioner like this will also keep your locks in good condition.

Step three: Cut your hair every six to eight weeks

We know this sounds scary and counterproductive to someone growing their hair, but regular trims will give your follicles a boost and help with your game-term plan to have long, luscious locks. Book your next appointment by calling us on 01865 553725 or clicking here.