It is a dreaded sight to see our hair with split ends. We head to salon to give those beautiful tresses a haircut. Heart- breaking isn’t it? But what if we do not have a to get a hair cut to get rid of Split ends?
Split Ends are a sign that your hairs are damaged. They can also occur if you are malnourished and are not getting enough protein, vitamin and minerals from food or supplements.
There are some tips to sure split ends, but before that one should know the cause Split ends. Following are some causes of Split ends:
• Nutritional deficiencies.
• Excessive sun exposure
• Contact with chlorinated water
• Excessive hair wash
• Use of stylish products and tools
• Use of harsh hair products.
• Irregular oiling of hair
• Washing hair with hot water
• Not getting hair trimmed regular.
Some possible medical causes for split ends may be anorexia nervosa, hyperparathyroidism, hypothyroidism and other hormone abnormalities.
Home remedies for Split Ends:
• Honey: Honey has always been a healer, it has humectant, which prevents loss of moisture, which prevent Splits Ends by strengthens the hair follicles.
How to apply?
Mix honey and water to make a paste, apply on your hair including scalp and keep it for around 20-25 minutes and then rinse off with water.
• Chamomile: It is a brilliant ingredient for curing dry, frizzy hair and Split Ends. Its regular use helps to prevent split ends as it keeps the hair scalp and hair clean.
How to apply?
Soak two chamomile tea bags in boiling water and let it cool. Rinse your hair using this water.
• Black Lentils (Dal): Surprised, aren’t you? Yes, black lentils are a wonderful source of protein, iron, folic acid, phosphorus and fiber. Folic acid is responsible for transporting oxygen from the blood to your hair follicles, thus improving the quality of your hair.
How to apply?
Make a powder of half a cup of black lentils and one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and blend it with half cup of curd. Apply the paste on your hair, keep it for at least an hour before washing it off with a mild shampoo.
• Coconut oil: It is the most common and old recipe to prevent Split ends. It combats all hair problems including Split ends, dullness and hair fall.
How to apply?
Massage on your hair and scalp with warm coconut oil and keep it at least for 2 hours and wash it with tap water.
• Aloe Vera: It consist of proteolytic enzymes that dig out dead cells on the scalp, further letting your hair growth.
How to apply?
Extract 2-3 aloe vera leaves and apply it on your hair. Keep the gel for about 30-40 minutes and rinse it off. You can apply a mild shampoo after the application of gel.
• Egg yolk: It help to cure your frizzy hair and give them a healthier shine. It has an adequate amount of protein that strengthens the strands of your hair and prevents any split ends.
How to apply?
Team up the egg yolk with two tablespoon of olive oil, almond oil and honey. Apply this mask and keep for 30-45 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.
• Avocado Hair Mask: Avocado is rich in vitamin E, minerals and other phytonutrients that help retain moisture in the hair and prevent further hair damage.
How to apply?
Mix ½ avocado with 3 teaspoons almond oil. Apply the mask to your hair from roots to ends. Cover your hair with shower cap. Leave it for an hour and wash with mild shampoo.
• Onion Juice: It provides nourishment to hair follicles and prevent Split ends and promotes hair growth.
How to apply?
Mix 2 teaspoons onion juice, 1 teaspoon cocoa oil and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Apply to hair including scalp. Keep for an hour and then rinse off with mild shampoo.
• Beer: It supplies sugar and protein to your damaged hair follicles, thereby controlling Split ends. It is an amazing conditioner, also helps in adding volume to your hair.
How to apply?
Use flat beer on your hair after shampooing and keep it for 2-3 minutes before washing it off.Always remember to shampoo your hair and towel dry it, don’t use hair dryer.
So, now you don’t have to worry about getting a haircut due to dreaded split ends. Trust these remedies to be amazing and with regular use, you can easily get rid of your hair woes.
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