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.

This kitchen staple is the perfect ingredient to make a DIY hair mask

Never know what to do with an over-ripe avocado? Don’t bin it! Instead, use it to make a DIY hair mask that will hydrate and restore dry hair.

Avocados contain natural oils that are super hydrating for dry hair, so using it in a mask is a great way to add shine. It’s also full of vitamins that are nourishing to the scalp and can help hair look healthier.

Avocado hair mask recipe:

1. Mash an avocado until smooth. You can also use a blender to process it.

2. Wet your hair then spread the avocado from your roots to your tips.

3. Leave it in your hair for at least 15 minutes.

4. Shampoo your hair as normal then rinse with cold water.

Repair coloured hair with this quick four-step guide

Over-styling, colouring your hair and professional straightening or perms can leave your hair crying out for some TLC.

And while it might be tempting to chop it all off and start again, there’s no need for a new look (unless you really want one - in which case give us a call!).

Instead try our four-step plan to repair damaged hair:

Have a weekly hair mask: You can even sleep in it overnight (with hair wrapped in a microfibre towel) for maximum hydration.

Comb conditioner through before rinsing: This helps to improve the appearance of frazzled hair and has the effect of smoothing the hair cuticles down.

Use hair serum: This nourishes the scalp and hair follicles. We like L'Oreal's Absolute Repair Serum, which you can buy here.

Regular haircuts: A great haircut will revitalise hair and make you look - and feel - better about your damaged hair. You don’t have to go for a dramatic new style, just talk to us about your needs and we will deliver!

How to repair chemically damaged hair

Too many chemical treatments, like hair dyes, professional straightening or perms, can leave your hair in serious need of some TLC.

While going for a drastic chop and starting again is one option, if you can't face a completely new look there are a few things you can do to repair your hair and stop it from getting worse...

Unlike your skin, your hair doesn't regenerate itself once it is damaged. The good news is, increasing the moisture with a hydrating mask can help bond the hair cuticles back, both in the salon and at home. Talk to us today about the moisturising treatments we have on offer.

Weekly hair mask

If you're doing a DIY hair mask, aim for once a week. You can even sleep in it overnight (with hair wrapped in a microfibre towel) for maximum hydration.

Comb conditioner through before rinsing

Another way to improve the appearance of frazzled hair by combing conditioner through your mid-lengths and ends before rinsing, which has the effect of smoothing the hair cuticles down.

Use hair serum

A fortifying hair serum nourishes the scalp and hair follicles. We like L'Oreal's Absolute Repair Serum, which you can buy here.

Regular haircuts

A great haircut will also revitalise hair and make you look - and feel - better about your damaged hair. You don't have to do anything drastic. We can work with your hair to create a style that complements the way it moves.

How do I get healthy, shiny hair?

TIP 1: PROTECT HAIR AT HOME

Use a hair mask to hydrate and reduce hair breakage and choose a volumising shampoo to make hair appear fuller. Apply from the middle of your head down to the ends to prevent flatness. Don’t forget to use heat protecting products when styling hair with straighteners, curlers and hairdryers, too.

TIP 2: LOOK AFTER COLOUR

Dying your hair can make it weaker, so be sure to wash it with colour-safe shampoo and conditioner - opt for ones that contain keratin as it makes chemically-treated hair stronger

Photo by Egor Barmin on Unsplash

TIP 3: GET REGULAR TRIMS

What can we say, we are champions of the good old fashion haircut! But don’t be afraid to get a trim especially if you’re growing it. It’s the best way to keep hair healthy, happy and shiny.