Is split ends a disease of the hair?

My old teacher explained that split hair is a type of disease of the hair that needs to be treated to stay healthy!! is there some kind of truth to this? that's very intimidating if it has truth to it!

Is split ends a disease of the hair?

split hair is not a disease...It is a condition when people either use heat or products that contain too much alcohol,chemicals such as perms,color, or Highlights on their hair...they do need to be treated by maintaining your hair...getting your haircut every six weeks and buy professional grade products that your stylist at a salon recomends not something you can buy at your grocery store(they contain alot of alcohol and wax) you can eliminate excessive split ends so your hair will look healthy.

Is split ends a disease of the hair?

split end is not a disease. it's a weakness in your hair. the only way to get rid of split end is to cut it off (despite all the products that may temporarily bind it). Hair that's extremely damaged may indicate a disease, but split ends are a normal.

Is split ends a disease of the hair?

no ofcourse not .Its due to damage and harsh hair treatments.Cure get those split ends trimmed every 6weeks and condition hair every time you wash it.

Is split ends a disease of the hair?

This is definitely not a disease and does nothing really bad to your hair apart from splitting the ends of your hair. To avoid this you should get your hair trimmed.

Is split ends a disease of the hair?

It's not a disease, but without proper treatment of split ends it could cause massive breakage. Treat split ends with a trim every now and then and condition after each wash.

Is split ends a disease of the hair?

Split ends are caused by too much heat from the curling iron, straightener, or hair dryer. It also grows different lengths. If your hair gets too damaged, try putting your curling iron or hair dryer on a lower setting. getting your hair cut frequently is also helps.

Is split ends a disease of the hair?

Split ends is not a disease it it just that it is uneven and it is best to treat it is to cut about 2-4 inches off about every month or so.