Why Do the Ends of Your Hair Curl Up? 

Some people are driven crazy by the question. They seek an explanation since it’s a daily thought on what has made their hair curl up at the ends.

Many of us will search online for a solution but often without success. You could expect that a lot of people would have to deal with this and this question would have already received multiple responses but nothing could be farther from the truth!

We have conducted some research (offline and online) on this topic and hope to give our readers some pointers. The solutions and suggestions we have discovered in some valuable website which we thought would be a good idea to post on this article! Today, the reason hair curls at the ends as well as other pertinent concerns will be addressed.

So why does the end of your hair curl up?

The weight distribution of your haircut often causes a curl at the ends of your hair. You see, when your external layers are trimmed, your hair’s outside layers lose all of their weight. You may then assume that your hair “loses equilibrium,” which results in the difficulty to control the shape of your hair. To put it more simply: Your hair will behave erratically, such as curling up at the ends, if you don’t have proper weight the right spots of your hair.

How do we prevent the ends of your hair from curling?

It might be challenging to stop the curls at the ends of your hair. We have asked our hairdressers for guidance because of this.

In certain cases, getting rid of the extra weight in your hair (especially if you have longer hair) may be quite beneficial. This will make it much easier for you to get a more textured style. You may straighten your hair depending on your preference (such that there is no natural curl at all), but the lighter layered sections will be challenging to control and tame. They are more likely to revert to their original natural state.

If you have medium to short hair, you also need to be concerned about the weight of the hair, but differently. Maintaining the weight of a hair at the bottom of your hair is crucial if you have mid-length to short hair. An effective example of this is the beveled bob hairstyle. If you Google this beveled bob haircut, you’ll notice that the weight at the bottom of the hair is what causes the hair to be straight (i.e., without curl).

Bob Haircut Indication

We have a client who came in with shorter hair and she requested a modification in her hairstyle. She had thin, fine and frizzy hair that had uneven natural curls. The client wanted to change it even though our hairdresser said it looked fantastic on her. This is because her hair is not able to hold its style. As this new hairstyle is able to enhance her overall face type and jaw structure, she looks fabulous now.

Now, if you have frizzy hair, you may try weighing it down with an oil-based hair serum so that it stops curling up at the ends. Along with smoothing out damaged and rough hair, it also controls frizz to make your hair appear shinier and feel healthier.

Our hairdresser mentioned to her that cutting her hair above her shoulders will be the only solution she could change. The way she styled her hair has caused this issue. It wasn’t going away if she didn’t do it. The flip and the curls at hair ends would have already taken place if she had not cut it to the shoulders.

Now, if you’ve lately observed that the ends of your hair are curling, there may be other causes that we would like to address here so you may also consider them. It could have the solution to your particular problem.

The weight of the hair is only one of several potential causes for hair to begin curling up at the ends.

Your hair may curl up as a result of several factors like:

Change in shampoo: It’s possible that changing to a new shampoo is to blame for the curling of your hair’s ends. If that’s the case, we’d advise to try going back to the shampoo you were using before the incident.

Seasonal transition: we are not kidding. Some people’s hair varies seasonally! This could be as a result of the humidity of the air being altered because the season is often windier as well as the air is wetter. All possible factors that might alter your haircut and cause the hair ends to begin to curl.

Hormonal change: Your hair’s texture may have changed due to a hormonal shift.

Stress and food: You may be surprised to learn that even a diet change can affect your hair. Your hair requires a variety of vitamins and minerals, and sometimes altering your diet substantially might affect the condition of your hair. Additionally, stress may contribute to hair change.

Menopause and pregnancy: A woman’s reproductive system is very complicated. As our bodies through so many changes each month, pregnancy or menopause may also make the ends of your hair to be more stubborn. In this scenario, patience will be your greatest friend.

You could or might not notice any changes in your hair during pregnancy, particularly the hair ends. A significant number of women report having root-to-tip hair loss after giving birth. Fortunately, after the baby is born, you can go back to your usual routine and hair’s behavior.

Being affected by menopause is a whole different experience. Hair loss and thinning may also change the look of your hair ends during menopause as most women “experience weaker and slower hair growth.”

Heat styling is a popular hairdressing method that literally everyone has tried at some point in their life. Heat styling is a creative and fun way to play with the way our hair looks, but if done incorrectly, it may be harmful to your hair. You’ll need a heat protectant to start with and your hair will stay healthier for a longer time.

When heat styling products are used improperly, hair may become lifeless, flat, dried out, and unable to style or hold its shape. Any hair type might benefit from using a weekly hair mask to improve the hair moisture and nourish brittle or even damage hair ends.

You don’t have to completely give up using hot styling tools in order to prevent the adverse effect of heat styling. For instance, to minimize hair damage by heat, flat irons and curling irons should only be used on totally dry hair at moderate temps. Please do not attempt to use any flat irons or curling tongs on damp hair.

Chemical Hair Treatment: Your hair’s ends may fly out in many different ways if you have your hair coloured at home with boxed dyes or your hair is damaged by inexperienced hairstylists. It is very important to note that bleaching or colouring the hair ends, which are the oldest and weakest hair strands on our heads, will result in hair loss and damage.

Hair products: Curled or wavy ends may occur due to hair products that are applied on your hair. For instance, you’re likely applying specific treatments meant for straight-hair on your curly or wavy hair and treating it like straight hair, this may cause curly or wavy hair ends. If you use hair products that are simply too thick for your waves, this may result in your waves to become flatter. You will face the risk of developing problems like bent or curled hair ends if you’re using the wrong products to take proper care of your hair. You may be surprised to learn that even a change in diet can have an impact on your hair. Because the hair needs a range of vitamins and minerals, drastically altering your diet might sometimes result in changes to your hair.

The incorrect hairstyle for your kind of hair: What haircut style is ideal for you will depend on the texture of your hair. Your hair’s texture and style choices include coils, curls, and weaves. Your hair will also have a distinct texture, porosity, and elasticity. Straight hair is more likely to be fine and thin than curly hair, which may lead to more split ends or a greater susceptibility to breakage & damage.

Your hair texture may be altered drastically as a result of chemical processes such as bleaching or dyeing the hair. Both chemical hair treatments—bleaching and colouring—can change the way your hair behaves, such as how it falls or curls. Whether this is the case, you may check to see if the modifications to your hair caused by these chemical processes will return to normal after a few weeks.

You need to understand that there is always a solution to your hair issues, which is why we are telling you this. Do you have shorter hair? If you have longer hair, a good haircut will help. It may also be fixed…

Have a recapitulation on what changes or improvements have been taken as the main lesson to learn from this (see the things above). You may consult your hairdresser and explain to them what are the hair problems that you are facing. They will certainly be able to advise you on how to prevent the curling at your hair ends if you are facing this issue.

Why does your hair start to curl as it grows out?

Various hypotheses will be able to explain this. Some women claim that their hair will be straight if they have kept their hair at armpit length or shorter, but when they let it grow over that point, the curls and waves begin to appear. They are perplexed by this since conventional wisdom advises that your hair should get straighter as it grows longer (because of the added weight).

We think this is the closest we can get to an answer:

This occurs as a result of certain hair patterns involved but are difficult to perceive when your hair is shorter. The curls and waves patterns will just set in when a few patterns have repeated themselves. Normally, big barrel curls or loose waves will require more hair length for the pattern to repeat itself. Thus, if your hair is not long enough or just above shoulder length, the length is inadequate for the repeating patterns to form and there is why you do not see the curling up occurring immediately.

Only until a few patterns have copied themselves do the waves and curls patterns begin to appear. For the pattern to recur, loose waves and/or large barrel curls need much greater length. Because there isn’t enough length for the patterns to repeat themselves when your hair is longer than shoulder length, you don’t see the curling up right away.

When your hair is very long, the overall weight of the long hair will tend to pull the roots out. Although the curl may stop as a result of the excess weight of the long hair, the ends might sometimes continue to curl depending on the root cause.

Final Thoughts

Now you should have a much better understanding of why the ends of your hair will curl up. We believe you will understand from reading this article that it was challenging to come up with a specific solution because this issue is not that simple. Your hair’s behavior may be affected by a wide range of factors. We are hoping that at the very least you now know where to turn for more convincing solutions and answers. You may experiment with your food, shampoo, and reduce the stress levels or it may just be your hair’s normal behavior.

Visit your regular hairdresser if you’re still unclear about the cause of your hair curling up at the hair ends. During consultation, when they see and feel your hair, they will be able to provide you recommendations tailored just for you!