Do you have straight hairs, and your notice that they are curling up at the end? Have you tried straightening your hair, but the ends keep curling? If yes, you are on the right page as I will show you why your hair curls at the end and ways to prevent it.
Why Does My Hair Curl at the End?
There are various reasons why your straight hair might curl at the end. The major reasons are:
- Genetic Factor
- Hormones
- Stress
- Diet
- Dead ends
- Weather Condition
- Length of the Hair
- Hair Care Practices
We will be looking at the causes in a more detailed form.
- Genetics Factor
Your gene plays a great role in determining your hair keratin form, which determines the shape and texture of your hair. The gene may not directly impact your hair to be curly at the ends but may make them susceptible to easily taking a different texture and form.
- Hormones
Hormones control your overall body system. An imbalance in the hormone can cause lasting effects on a particular cell or organ. A Vitamin D deficiency can affect your homes which might lower the quality of the hair.
Suppose you noticed that your hair curls at the ends, with thinner strands and slower growth. It might be a Vitamin D deficiency. In this case, you must consult an endocrinologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Pregnancy also causes a lot of changes to hormones. It can change the entire texture of the hair. If you are pregnant and notice your hair curling at the ends, you should not panic. You should know that it is the pregnancy, and it will get straightened soon after you give birth.
- Stress
Stress does not only physically and emotionally impact the body ad health. It also affects the texture of the skin and hair. Stress weakens your hair and, in severe cases, stops hair follicles from producing hair. When the hair is weaker, it is susceptible to changing form, including curling at the ends.
- Diet
The diet helps you achieve overall health, which includes that of your hair. Diet rich in Vitamin b (Biotin), Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Keratin, Zinc, and iron helps to ensure healthy hair. If these nutrients are lacking in your diet, your hair may become weaker and susceptible to damage, and your hair might end up curling at the ends.
- Dead Ends
Dead ends are one of the primary reasons why your hair might curl at the ends. The ends of the hair are around the longest and are more prone to damage than the remaining parts of the hair.
When your hair grows, the ends may become thinner and begins to change shape. These ends become spilled and curl up until you trim them off.
- Weather Condition
If the weather is dry or you live in a dry or cold climate, your hair tends to be drier and have more split ends than the average person in a warmer climate. This demands that you constantly moisturize your hair to keep it healthy. It might lead to curls at the ends and then breaks off if you don’t. This also goes for those that live in an extra humid climate or are exposed to heat. Extreme weather at both ends is not healthy for your hair.
- Length of the Hair
If you have long hair, especially when it is shoulder-long and lying gracefully over your shoulder. The constant movement of the hair over the shoulders bends the air strands and causes them to curl at the ends.
- Hair Care Practices
If you are always drying, bleaching, steaming, and styling your hair without allowing your hair follicle to rest and breathe fresh air, you will weaken the hair instead of strengthening it. You dried the hair of its moisture and exposed it to dryness which might cause slips and result in the ends being coiled up.
How to Prevent Your Hair from Curling at the Ends?
- Trim the Coiled Ends
You must trim your hair’s split ends to freshen it and allow it to grow faster and stronger. Once you notice that the ends are dead, trim them and allow new ones to sprout.
- Use a Heat Protectant
Using a heat protectant helps to protect your hair, especially when you are bleaching or using a blow dryer to dry your hair. Spray a little quantity of the protectant on your hair to form coverage. The heat protectant protects your hair from UV rays and prevents the hair practice from draining out all your hair moisture.
For maximum results, ensure your hair is at least 60%-70% dry before you spray the hair protectant.
- Hair Moisturizing Products
Lack of moisture can cause the ends of your hair to curl. But if well moisturized, this won’t be the case. I recommend you go for a rejuvenating and moisturizing mask at least four times a month. You opt-in for a moisturizing conditioner, shampoo, or hair cream.
Moisturizing is one of the best methods to keep the ends of your hair curling.
- The Use of Satin/Silk Pillowcases
A satin/silk pillowcase doesn’t absorb moisture from your hair like a cotton pillowcase. In addition, it maintains the hair styling and reduces friction. This is an excellent investment to make for your hair.
Does Aging Influence Your Hair to Curl at its End?
It is a both Yes and No. As you age, your hormonal system is influenced. It changes too, and this might affect your hair form. This is one of the reasons people’s hair tends to turn gray or get thinner and curlier as they grow old. The gene and environment also play a role with age in fastening or slowing down these changes.
Conclusion
If you notice that your hair is getting curlier at the ends, calm down and look for the specific reason, this will help you to determine which preventive or curative principle to apply. Also, you can consult a dermatologist or a trichologist (a doctor specializing in treating hair and scalp-related problems and disease).