Mid-shaft splits in Natural Hair | What? How? Why?

[@lelo8244]

I forever suffer mid shaft splits. When my hair reaches an inch it starts splitting down the middle. I've cut it about 3 times to try get rid of them. Mind you theres no dye or heat involved. It's so frustrating

[@skylarsky3173]

Same here. I have been plagued with them severely for years.

[@lelo8244]

@@skylarsky3173 I actually don't have midshaft splits now. I owe it all to fenugreek water. I soak fenugreek seeds in water for a day and spray it on my hair every other day, seal with an oil and they stopped! I guess maybe we weren't putting enough protein in our hair. Please try it or try using protein treatments once a month and tell me how it goes

[@skylarsky3173]

@@lelo8244 thank you so much for telling me this!!! I am going to try this for sure. Thanks again

[@amid.9409]

@@lelo8244 how long did it take to see results

[@Dirtysoda_]

@@lelo8244 do you think boiling fenugreek powder & water and finely straining would have the same effect?

[@Jade-pu1zc]

I found these in my hair the other day... Sometimes it feels like no matter what I do with my natural hair, I can't win

[@ALove4Me]

One you recognize the issue and treat it, your hair will improve for sure

[@Jade-pu1zc]

I never did protein treatments which I guess is probably the issue… Do you think that synthetic hair extensions (like box braids) may be damaging as well?

[@janethibeh1896]

@@Jade-pu1zc Hi, I've seen a lot of assumptions that your hair rubs against the synthetic hair, so that could definitely be damaging, but taking breaks after them or maybe even using your natural hair for styles would help that

[@letzsnuggzz]

My hair is riddled with mid shaft splits and it's so disconcerting. On most hair with these splits sometimes have at least 5. I can't seem to stop them.

[@SAMRI]

I have really had splits. My hair is so high porosity I have seen as many as 25-30 on one hair and i had long hair.

[@Simply_Mimi1017]

I’ve had mid shaft splits I just cute them out when I see them. I know for a fact it was due to the fact that my moisture/protein balance was completely off. I tend to do a moisturizing Deep Conditioner one week then a strengthening treatment the following week. Ive find the splits have definitely diminished as well as my single strand knots. That’s also due to the fact that I keep my hair in twists throughout the week. Good information Achia!!! You’re the best.

[@palestar828]

Have you ever went into moisture or protein overload? If so, how do you fix that??

[@naturallykool]

I hadn't heard of mid-shaft splitting. I appreciate the information💜 I definitely shrive to keep a balance of moisture and protein/strengthening agents in my hair. No heat or over manipulation of my hair. 💜

[@auroraborealis2187]

I had stylist once tell me mid-shaft splits was not a thing. Had to stop going which unfortunate she was good but for that pause she gave me that said "you're talking crazy" without actually saying the words. If you're not going to even explore the possibility with me then my dollars go elsewhere cause she was not cheap

[@ALove4Me]

Good thinking

[@shoomboom]

I've had split 'ends' all the way up to the roots for years I've done multiple big chops and that's just how it grows at this point... I hate my hair because of it, this is the last time I'm gonna try to fix it...

[@melw8319]

Great tips!!! I've experienced mid shaft splits or splits going up my entire hair shaft and I just cut them out because typically its not every single strand so it's not noticeable plus by cutting it out it will allow that strand to catch up with the rest of the hair over time.

[@bettinaoliver146]

I enjoyed this video. I'm struggling with over manipulation because of my scalp. My main focus is to keep my scalp from developing dry patches and flakes. During this wash n go challenge, I have been successful in keeping my scalp free of issues. I use a scalp treatment on wash day (Curls Blueberry Scalp Treatment) and massage my scalp with a light oil (As I Am Growtholl) every other night, trying not to disturb the hair.

[@kearstenw3855]

Girl I find a new video of yours almost everyday that I had never seen before!!! Love it

[@Timetrae]

Yes I have experienced midshaft splits. I’m pretty certain it’s because I didn’t have my moisture/protein balance on lock. I have improved greatly in those areas. But I did slack on the moisture again recently and saw them trying to rear their heads again. So I’m working to stop any others from developing.

[@palestar828]

So is it from protein or moisture over load then?

[@zamambomkhize5089]

Thank you so much for this video sis.. It's the only one here on KZbin that addresses the issue of midshaft splits. ❤️ My hair is so thick but I'm gonna try and cut those strands out, they are stressing me. Because I'm protein sensitive I didn't think I needed protein but I see I was wrong.

[@dreamsofwaffles]

I need this video (have not finished it yet)!! Thank you in advance!!

[@CC-dc6hv]

Okay, so if we’re not supposed to wet it to much or manipulate it or leave it in protective styles too much, what do you recommend we do?

[@TBella1226]

Not sure if I experienced mid shaft splits but I do some of the things you mentioned like finger detangling first and I use some kind of protein/strengthening deep condish once a month and it seems to work ok for me. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@tiffanym5474]

Are mid shift spit and breakage the same? If not how can you tell the difference.

[@CC.H]

Thanks so much for this vid. 😍 ur content... very informative! 😍😘

[@jessicax1898]

My hair is like 2b/2c just below the shoulder length and the back of my head is full of mid shafts so it’s gonna be weird to cut it 😭

[@shasiarangel]

I have shoulder length, straight-wavy hair, wash it once/twice a week, haven't dyed it in like 2 years, I don't brush it often unless its necessary, I don't do many braids or those kinds of hairdos cause if my hair's length, and I have mid shaft splits in almost all of my hair... I don't know what to do, it's starting to be and issue, and I'm starting to get insecure about it 😞

[@jessicax1898]

Shasia Lee sane with me as well when my hair dries it goes really frizzy and the mid shafts makes my hair look dry. I used to straightening my hair one a week for like a year but I have touched any heating tools in 10 months and suddenly I got mid shafts. And also my hair is falling out and it doesn’t even grow anymore 😢

[@SimplyDr.SheCole]

It was the lack of protein for me. Good advice. By the way I just ordered a shirt off Tee Spring. 👍🏾

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you so much!

[@daphnekong8281]

Thanks!!!!! I had them in the front of my hair and suffered from breakage. This past winter my hair got really dry and seemed to change porosity in the front. I think pulling my hair back in puffs caused the breakage. I now have cute long bangs, but very alert to changes in my hair. I've only been natural for a little over 1.5 years, so learning my hair as it grows, changes and goes threw the seasons is on going.

[@brina2254]

Awesome! I really needed this 😊

[@kalompoka]

Thanks for the tips. experiencing this and learning to come out of it

[@TiffanyyLashh]

Currently about to do another big chop

[@ALove4Me]

Oh no! Wishing you much success this time around

[@Godisloven09]

I’ve never heard of the mid shaft split thing. Thanks

[@karenreeves1240]

Great information as usual. I am not sure if I have mid shaft splitting, since my hair is short. I have incorporated pre-pooing into my weekly routine and I have found that I hardly have any shedding. I have also added a bit more protein to my routine through the use of the Hask Monoi Coconut Oil Deep conditioner. That is a great conditioner, I can definitely see a difference in my hair. Thank you Achia for that recommendation. You are the best!!!!

[@oneflowerlover]

Same here.

[@palestar828]

Does that conditioner have Silicones and Sulphates?

[@Rbar-s6q]

You did a great job

[@amixeblu]

I'll tell you my experience, if I may? :) I have "just" wavy/curly hair, and I have to pay attention to my hair. My scalp is quite normal to somewhat oily (weekly wash), used to be oily (2/3x a week wash) but my lengths are *very* *very* dry. I have classic length (butt length) hair and so I need to really take care of it by using good masks and moisturizing conditioners. I wash and then I condition or mask twice in a row doing an oil rinse on the ends in between and it is the oil rinse that has taken care of a lot of issues for me. My hair now stays moisturized for the week, especially since I follow it up with the LOC/LCO method.

[@shakaylamoore]

“I have classic length (butt length) hair” Someone wants attention/validation...🤣🤣😂

[@jessicapeyton5444]

Ok. Fine. I will put my Denman brush down for a few weeks 🥲

[@thecure3982]

This video is so helpful.

[@keneishamalone]

So basically I have to shave my head?

[@ALove4Me]

Nah

[@TheTjoy910]

With my length and texture, I have no choice but to get it wet and restyle it nearly everyday. I do wash and go's exclusively. If I don't completely restyle it, the softer curls come apart on my head when I sleep, so might as well do it over. Do you think my biracial hair will be ok? Because I sure do get it completely wet everyday/every other day if I don't need to leave the house.

[@ALove4Me]

If your hair is not breaking off, then what you are doing is working

[@TheTjoy910]

@@ALove4Me thank you! I've always felt like I was doing something wrong/bad because of what other naturals say, but I just couldn't get the same longevity of styles as most others. My hair needs the water! Love your channel!❤

[@livismith5007]

Omg! I used to get these ALL the time however I'm like a 3a 3b type

[@tyizrandom8670]

I naturally have 3b hair and mid shaft splits.. I noticed the splits about a few months ago and they are up to my roots.. I rly want my healthier curly hair back.. does this mean will I have to shave my hair??😫😕 also my edges r healthy and not damaged by any splits. I think ur feedback as to what I should do would rly help🙏

[@minidocstv3339]

Same I don’t want to do another big chop I will never use a comb when my hair is damaged and brittle again 😭 😖 I’m trying to find info if just to cut them or keep doing protein moisture treatments. I’m already taking all the herbs triphala nettle etc for the inside 🙏🏽❤️

[@alexieellis1094]

@@minidocstv3339 what did you do?

[@weruleyoudrool]

My mid shafts splits are usually near the bottom like one or two inches from the bottom. Huh. I did start incorporating protein treatment more now.

[@SSNUTHIN]

I have gotten mid-shaft splits my entire life and I havent gotten a protein treatment since I was going to a salon to heat-train my hair almost a decade ago. I'm going to look into protein thank you!

[@abbiepancakeeater52]

Starting to wonder if I have splits because my hair clumps feel kinda... off? Even hair that naturally clumps together comes apart 😔 So I end up with a lot of separate strands that don't look good on my looser hair.

[@ALove4Me]

Could you be having a protein issue? Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZi6XnmLfdWhf68

[@Rbar-s6q]

What type or protein to buy, if you are low porosity, and your hair does not do well with protein

[@ALove4Me]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmjFgHeeep1-qc0

[@Shaniamonae]

I literally see holes in the middle of my hair shafts end up cutting so far up I get discouraged everytime

[@ALove4Me]

Sorry! That sucks

[@wentzel812]

It would have been nice to start of with WHAT is midshaft

[@thatjamericankidd6637]

Currently 😢

[@LethalLemonLime]

i don't see any splits but the hair just snaps and breaks off from mid length.

[@ALove4Me]

Sorry! That sucks

[@daisyflower1545]

Early!