How to choose and use a machine for split ends?

The machine for split ends - an innovative solution that allows you to provide the necessary care in the cabin for damaged strands. With its help, even at home, you can make your hair more smooth and elegant, facilitate styling. Devices for removing (polishing) split ends appeared on the market recently, but managed to establish themselves in the best way. The procedure can be performed independently, without assistance and with the desired regularity.

Among the popular options are Fasiz and other manufacturers trimmers, machines with nozzles, a special comb for easy trimming of strands. All these models are quite simple and easy to learn, can be used without the participation of stylists and hairdressers. It remains only to study in more detail their features, advantages and disadvantages in order to make the final choice in favor of one of the models.

The machine for split ends - a device that allows you to perform at home a procedure similar to cutting with “hot scissors”. To remove damaged areas of hair, a special nozzle is used to ensure that the strands during processing are angled to limit the length of the cut to a range of 10 mm. The whole procedure for using the machine for split ends takes no more than 30 minutes, carried out independently, without assistance.

By analogy with it, hair is passed through a special nozzle or similar to a comb, processed with a cutting tool so as to remove only protruding, dissected areas. The action is performed only on clean, dry hair, repeated from 3 to 5 times. The regularity of processing depends on many factors - usually it is carried out no more than 1 time per month.

It will be very difficult to independently handle the treatment of short hair. However, all this is offset by a significant acceleration of the process - the machine cuts off the cut ends 2-3 times faster than scissors. The effect of the procedure is long, and if the hair is not too damaged, it will have to be done no more than once every 3-4 months.

All types of equipment used for polishing hair - in the salon, at home, differ in their technical characteristics and capabilities. The device for the ends can also be a regular clipper, which is used by hairdressers. In this case it will be very it is important to choose the right nozzle that matches the operating parameters of the blade.

The most famous version of machines for cutting damaged hair ends. It is distinguished by functionality and safety - the whole procedure takes place in closed mode, it is impossible to be injured. Trimmers are available in the form of combs with a cutting element in the kit. By the principle of action, they are quite simple, suitable for home use.

High-quality comb-trimmers are equipped with a replaceable battery pack, which can be easily recharged from the mains. If necessary, the device also works with a network connection. Professional solutions like Split Ender Pro, there is also a built-in switch with reverse - for comfortable use of equipment in the right or left hand.

In addition to forming a slice, such a device also applies thermal effects, sealing damaged areas, smoothing and restoring hair.

The comb-trimmer mechanism itself consists of:

• hair chambers with a protective window;
• hidden type blades in a special block;
• a comb with which a lock of a strand is carried out;
• guide the central part of the plate to advance to the tips;
• retaining element, hair passes through it at the right angle;
• rubberized handle made of metal, when pressed, the lock is fixed inside.

It is important to understand that the popularity of trimmers generates a large number of low-quality replicas. You can recognize them by using conventional batteries instead of a long-lasting battery, the lack of a thermostat, and a cut-off direction switch. The price of the original is usually 5-6 times higher than that of a copy.

Specialized or conventional, in the form of professional hair clippers. With the right selection of nozzles in width, they really do a good job of their tasks.

A removable element always has 4-6 separators for strands that act as guides when moving hair.

All devices with nozzles belong to the category of clippers. With their help, you can not get the effect of cutting with hot scissors, the technique is more like a harness. Nonetheless the effect is achieved - the cut ends are removed by 4 or 5 mm, the hair looks more healthy and beautiful.

According to the material of manufacture, the nozzles used in combination with the cutting equipment may be such.

• Alloyed. They are made of a steel alloy that has undergone a special treatment. Nickel may be present. Alloy nozzles are less likely to blunt, durable, but they require constant care of the cutting part, good cleaning, periodic sharpening.

• Stainless. Steel nozzles of this type are inexpensive, sold in stores for beauty salons and hairdressers. Such interchangeable components quickly lose their sharpness, it is recommended to sharpen them monthly.

• Polymer. The most short-lived, but safe, and not requiring sharpening. Such nozzles do not burden the device during cutting, easy to care for.

Despite the relative novelty of hair clippers as an element of home or salon care, their range is still scarce. The most popular products on the market have a very extensive geography. They are produced in Russia, China, the United States, providing the opportunity for both professionals and connoisseurs of home care to comfortably take care of the beauty of the hairstyle.

Closed polisher similar to a comb. Manufactured in China, the manufacturer claims to be an alternative to its more publicized counterpart from Talavera. Visually, the device looks decent, but upon closer inspection, the Chinese build quality often makes itself felt. However, the brand is quite famous, it is popular among those who are ready to refuse salon care.

This American brand produces a model of comb-polisher Split ender pro. It is used by both professionals in the field of hairdressing and amateurs.

Brand own brand products are different high quality, ergonomics, equipped with really reliable components, there is a compartment for cut hair. In China, they produce a similar device called Split Ender.

A manufacturer of shortened hair tips adapted for use with a conventional clipper. Makes accessories with operating characteristics of 46.5 mm and 46.4 mm, compatible with professional hairdresser equipment. Among the combined options are Moser, Wahl, Oster, Harizma, BaByliss.

Ukrainian manufacturer of hair cutting tips. The solutions proposed by him are focused on the width of the knife block of 4.5 or 4.6 cm. Products are made of plastic. In functionality they do not differ from their counterparts.

Choosing a device that can remove damaged tips and areas along the entire length of the hair, you need to pay attention to the following parameters.

• Type of power source. Optimal if it is a stand-alone rechargeable battery. It is easy to maintain it in order, while the device will always be ready for use. Models with replaceable batteries, such as batteries, also perform quite well, but they must be stored separately during periods when the device is not in use.

• Volumes of hair removal. Equipment for removing damaged tips can cut about 6 mm in length. In models with interchangeable nozzles, this figure varies easily.

• The budget for the purchase. The cheapest cost is the purchase of individual polisher tips, suitable for combination with many popular hair clippers. In the middle price range are trimmers designed specifically for removing tips. In the same segment, one can distinguish polishing combs that are most convenient for independent use.

• Materials used. The device for polishing and cutting the ends of the hair should not be too light or heavy.It is worth paying attention to the quality of plastic, the main details. The mechanism and the knife must be made of stainless steel. In the case of salon use, it is better to just buy an additional nozzle on a professional machine.

Following these recommendations, it will be much easier to choose a hair cutting machine. With proper use and storage, the device will last more than one year.

The following video provides step-by-step instructions for polishing hair ends using the HG polishen nozzle.