What Is Hair Dusting? Its Benefits & How To Do It At Home

Preserves Length: Unlike traditional haircuts that may involve cutting off inches of hair, dusting focuses only on the damaged ends

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Reduces Split Ends: By removing split ends regularly, you prevent them from traveling up the hair shaft

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Enhances Appearance: It can make your hair look fresher and more vibrant by removing dry, damaged ends.

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Prepare Your Hair: Start with clean, dry hair. Ensure it's detangled and sectioned for easier handling.

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Inspect Your Hair: Examine your hair closely in good lighting to identify split ends or damaged areas that need attention.

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Trim the Ends: Take a small section of hair (about ¼ inch wide) and twist it tightly from roots to ends.

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Moisturizing: Apply a gentle conditioner to your hair after shampooing to help retain moisture in the scalp and hair.

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Repeat: Continue working in small sections around your head until you've dusted all the areas with visible damage.

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