Is Hair Dusting The Key To Getting Healthy Hair
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It’s not a hair cut and it’s not a trim- so what is hair dusting and is it the key to get healthy hair? Celebrtiy Hair Stylist Katie Allan, Founder of MAYFIVE Hair provides her thoughts…
Hair dusting is a term used for getting rid of split ends, and happens when the scissors skim over the hair shaft taking away the split ends only that are sticking out, and not the length itself which is a trim. It can only be done on dry hair and is best on hair where length is wanting to be maintained but dry ends are present.
Please do not try this at home – it could end badly at the slip of the scissor and result in a chunk being taken out. The point of hair dusting is to keep the hair healthy and remove damaged hair that is beyond the point of repair. Also it’s worth noting that split ends lead to breakage and it’s not possible to completely mend a split end, instead it needs cutting off by a professional to ensure theres no further breakage or damage to the health of your hair.
If you apply a lot of heat or bleach on your hair and experience dry and brittle ends, it’s worth visiting a professional hairdressing for dusting as this won’t change the cut or length of your hair style, so there is room for both trims and dusting when visiting a reputable salon and hairdresser.
Top tops for preventing split ends would be to have regular trims, limit the use of heat styling tools and always use a heat protecting spray. Keep your hair hydrated and use moisturising products that nourish and strengthen your hair. Be gentle with your hair especially when it’s wet and make sure to detangle with a wide tooth comb or tangle teezer. Use protective products like leave in conditioners and hair oils on the mid lengths and ends of your hair. Having a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water also plays a vital part in hair health!
