Its every girls and womens wish to maintain good and healthy hair even though it is short. But split ends are the common problem most of the women face today.
Split end happen when your hair damages or broken and appears like unpeeling. It is necessary to get rid off them.
While haircut is the dependable way to remove split ends but we have home remedies which have to be followed to get rid of split ends which also helps in preventing of further hair damage.
Causes of split ends
The causes of split ends are as follows:
- The first cause of split ends is over exposure of hair to sun, dust and pollution.
- Over washing of your hair
- Using chemical hair products for bleaching and conditioning.
- Washing your hair with hot water
- Not oiling your hair properly
- Over use of hair styling tools and treatments
- Lack of routine maintenance of hair.
Symptoms of Split Ends
Following are the symptoms for split ends:
- Weak hair follicles
- Brittle hair
- Dull, drab hair strands
- Rough, frizzy hair
Home Remedies for Split Ends
They are several numbers of home remedies that can help in treating split ends:
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is best for taking care of your skin as well as for hair. It has the ability to moisturize and condition the hair and reduce the split ends and roughness in the air.
What you need to do?
Directly take aloe Vera gel from aloe Vera and apply it to the hair and leave it for 30 minutes.
Wash off before shampooing the hair. Repeat this twice in a week.
Ghee
Ghee is rich in unrefined healthy fats which can help to nurture and nourish your hair gently.
What you need to do?
Take the required amount of ghee and apply directly to the hair as hair mask and remain it for 30 minutes.
Wash it with normal water; it also helps in smoothening of your hair.
Note
Ghee can also be applied to the skin, it helps in healing the dry skin and even clear the sunburns.
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is the effective and cheap lotion product which is wonderful for human hair.
What you need to do?
Apply cocoa butter as a conditioner after rinsing your hair. And comb the hair when it is wet and let it sit for some time and then dry your hair as normal.
Make sure to put some extra butter on the ends of the hair as an extra care for split ends.
Milk and Cream
The proteins and vitamins in milk and cream will help to get rid of dry hair and strengthens the hair cells by making it silk and smoothie.
What you need to do?
Use cow milk and mix it with water and a tea spoon of fresh cream and apply it to the hair and especially to the split ends and massage your scalp with this mixture.
Now, cover your head with warm towel and leave it for 15-20 minutes and wash it off using an herbal shampoo.
Repeat this process twice in a week for incredible results of your split ends.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is one of the wonderful home remedy for hair as it contains number of proteins and minerals to protect your hair from drying and damage.
What you need to do?
Directly apply coconut oil to the hair especially to the ends of the hair and rub gently if it is dry.
The rich fats in the coconut hair are absorbed in to hair quickly which repair, moisturize and strengthen your hair and it also prevents tearing.
Honey
Honey is an amazing home remedy for split ends, especially when it is mixed with curd. The properties in honey help to regulate and moisturize and also strengthens the growth of hair follicles.
What you need to do?
Take one cup of honey and mix it with ½ cup of curd. Mix it well and apply this paste to the hair especially to the ends of the hair and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Wash it with normal water without shampoo so that the medical properties in honey will not get erased.
Egg Mask
Egg is rich in proteins which help in the functioning of protein called keratin. It also smoothens the hair and reduce the split ends.
What you need to do?
Remove the egg yolk from the eggs and stir it properly. Add 3 drops of olive oil and one table spoon of honey and mix it well.
Apply this solution to the hair and let it sit for 30 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water and shampoo.
Repeat this regularly to get rid of split ends.
Hot Oil Treatment
Hot oil treatments help in restoring the moisture and reduction of split ends because lack of moisture is also one of the causes for split ends.
What you need to do?
You can use any natural oil like coconut oil, castor oil, almond oil, olive oil to get deep conditioning of the hair.
Slightly heat one of the above oil and apply it on your scalp thoroughly up to the ends of the hair.
Massage gently for some time and let it sit for 45 minutes and wash it with shampoo using Luke warm water and let it dry.
Repeat this process regularly for 2-3 times in a week for good results.
Papaya
Papaya contains number of proteins, minerals and vitamins which helps in restoring the moisture and nourishes hair and also reduces the split ends.
What you need to do?
Take ½ piece of papaya and remove the seeds from it and grind it to form a paste.
To papaya paste, add some yogurt to get smoothness in the paste. Apply this paste as a hair mask and leave it for 40 minutes.
Rinse it off with mild shampoo and lukewarm water.
Repeat this process regularly to get rid of split ends naturally.
Banana
Banana is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals which help to soften the hair and reduces split ends.
What you need to do?
Mix 2 table spoons of yogurt, one table spoon of lemon juice and add few drops of rose water and mash up with ripe banana.
Stir to make a paste and apply it to the hair, and wait for an hour to rinse your hair with mild shampoo and Luke warm water.
Repeat this process for once or twice in a week regularly.
Avocado
Avacado is rich in amino acids and vitamins which helps in smoothening the scalp and promotes long, strong and healthy hair.
What you need to do?
Take the pulp of avocado and mash up with some olive oil.
Apply this paste on your hair and let it rest for 30 minutes and rinse it off with mild shampoo and Luke warm water.
Repeat this process regularly for twice in a week.
Beer
Beer is best for maintaining good and healthy hair; it helps in conditioning and moisturizing the hair to cure split ends.
As it is rich in proteins and vitamins helps you to get shiny, silky and smoother hair.
What you need to do
Using beer for your hair is very simple, just you need to use the beer as conditioner after your shower.
Let it dry naturally and the smell will disappear once the hair is completely dried.
Gelatin
Gelatin helps in strengthening and conditioning of your hair. It also nourishes your hair and restores its protein structure.
What you need to do?
Mix one table of gelatin in a cup of water with one table spoon of apple cider vinegar to boost the effectiveness.
Apply on the damage areas only and wash it off.
Note: always apply it on shampooed hair only because as apple cider vinegar is acidic in nature it damages the scalp if you apply directly add some carrier oil to it before using it.
Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E helps in nourishing your hair and protects from split ends.
Pour few drops of oil in Luke warm water and stir it. Gently apply it on your scalp and massage it for some time.
Wait for few hours to overnight and rinse the hair with shampoo.
Tips and Precautions
- Include vitamin A and C rich foods in your diet.
- Cover your head with scarf or hat to prevent the pollution and sun exposure of your hair.
- Drink more water and other healthy fluids to be hydrated.
- Don’t brush your hair when it is wet because it leads to split ends.
- Use natural moisturizers such as cocoa butter and almond oil to moisture and hydrate your scalp.
Consult your doctor if you are having split ends after using these remedies because there may be cause of nutritional deficiencies or other health issues.