How to Get Rid of Split Ends- Natural Ways to Protect Hair

How to Get Rid of Split Ends- Natural Ways to Protect Hair

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Split ends are common, and it often requires one to go through the avoidable experience of cutting their hair for this reason. But there are some solutions that can easily take care of your split ends, without compromising on the length of your hair. If you are wondering about how to remove split ends, these home remedies are the best options!

What Are Split Ends?

When the tip of the hair splits into two parts it is called split ends. They occur when your hair becomes extremely dry, brittle and weak. It is a sign of damaged hair. With the growing pollution and diverse chemical treatment of hair, it has become a common problem. There are various types of split ends – basic split, mini-split, the fork, the tree split, the candle, and the knot. Depending on the type of split ends you have, appropriate treatment is required.

What Causes Split Ends?

With an increase in the hair styling products which use either heat or chemicals, split ends and damaged hair have become common. Here are a few of the causes.

1. Over Washing Hair

Over-washing, hair makes the hair dry and brittle. This renders them prone to breakage of split ends. Most shampoos contain harmful chemicals like sulphur which adds on to the damage.

2. Pollution

Dirt, dust, fly ash – they all settle down on the hair every time you go out. This causes a lot of damage to the hair and its natural oil.

3. Harsh Products

Most hair products contain chemicals like SLS, Parabens and other ingredients that are harmful to the hair. They degrade the quality of hair eventually owing to repeated use. This causes split ends.

4. Hard Water

Hard water contains high amounts of chlorine which blocks the hair follicles. This results in excessive hair loss and split ends.

Also Read : 4 Signs Hard Water Is Damaging Your Hair & Here's How To Prevent It

5. Use Of Hot Air Products

When blow dryers are used frequently, the intensity of the air and the heat damage hair, causing split ends after a few usages.

Simple Home Remedies For Split Ends

1. Cocoa Butter

Ingredients

Cocoa Butter – as needed

How To Prepare

  1. Damp your hair.
  2. Apply the cocoa butter as needed from the roots to the tips.
  3. Massage gently and leave it on for 30 minutes.
  4. Wash it off with shampoo.

How Often

Do this once or twice a week.

2. Use Coconut Oil Before Hair Wash

Coconut oil

Ingredients

  • Coconut oil – 2-3 tablespoon (depending on the length of your hair)
  • Lemon Juice – 2 teaspoons (optional)

How To Prepare

  1. Mix the ingredients in a bowl, and heat them to a warm temperature, that is not too hot for your scalp.
  2. Massage your scalp and rub in on your hair, till the tips.
  3. Leave it for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight before washing it off with a natural shampoo.

How Often

Two to three times a week is recommended.

3. Honey

Ingredients

  • Honey – 1-2 tablespoon
  • Coconut Milk – 2 teaspoon
  • Milk – 1 tablespoon

How To Prepare

  1. Combine all the ingredients and apply it from your roots to the tips. In case your scalp is oily, avoid using this on your scalp.
  2. Leave it on for 1-2 hours before washing it off with shampoo.
  3. This is one of the best home remedies for dry hair and split ends.

How Often

Two to three times a week should suffice.

4. Use Argan Oil

Argan Oil

Ingredients

Argan oil – 2-3 teaspoon

Also Read : The Ultimate Guide on Argan Oil for Hair - Benefits and How to Use

How To Prepare

  1. Shampoo your hair and towel dry.
  2. When it is still damp (but not very wet), apply the argan oil from the mid-length till the tips, gently.
  3. Let the hair dry.

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How Often

Use this every time you shampoo. If you use a lot of heat styling for your hair, you may use it more frequently. Argan oil helps to nourish your hair with its properties.

5. Chamomile

Ingredients

  • Chamomile tea bags – 2
  • Water – 500mL

How To Prepare

  1. Soak the tea bags in boiling water till the colour comes onto the water.
  2. Let the water cool.
  3. Use this to wash off your hair after shampooing.

How Often

Do this 1-2 times a week.

6. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Ingredients

Aloe vera leaves – 2-3

How To Prepare

  1. Take the gel off the leaves.
  2. Apply the gel from the roots to the tips.
  3. Leave it on for 30-40 minutes before washing it off with a natural shampoo.

How Often

1-2 times a week is recommended.

7. Onion Juice

Ingredients

  • Onion juice – 2 teaspoon
  • Coconut oil – 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil – 1 teaspoon

How To Prepare

Mix all the ingredients well and apply it on your hair, leaving it on for one hour.
Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

How Often

Using this once a week is sufficient.

8. Egg Mask

Egg-Yolk-Mask

Ingredients

  • Egg Yolk – 1
  • Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Honey – 2 tablespoon

How To Prepare

  1. Mix together the ingredients to prepare this split end treatment at home.
  2. Cover your hair, and especially the tips, and let it sit for half an hour.
  3. Wash it with cold water and shampoo. Using hot water for this remedy is not recommended as it may cook the egg.

How Often

Try this out once or twice a week.

9. Apple Cider Vinegar

Ingredients

  • Apple cider vinegar – 1-2 teaspoon
  • Water – 500mL

How To Prepare

  1. Add the apple cider vinegar to the water.
  2. Use the water to wash off your shampoo.

How Often

Do this twice a week for best results.

10. Yogurt

Yogurt

Ingredients

Yogurt – 1 cup

How To Prepare

  1. Apply this to your hair, from tips to the roots
  2. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Wash it off with shampoo.

How Often

2-3 times a week.

11. Lemon Juice

Ingredients

  • Lemon Juice – 2 teaspoon
  • Water – 1 Litre

How To Prepare

  1. Add in the lemon juice to the water with which you wash your hair.
  2. After applying shampoo, wash it off with this water.

How Often

You can add the lemon juice every time you wash your hair.

12. Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek-Seeds

Ingredients

  • Fenugreek seeds – 2 teaspoon
  • Curd – 2 tablespoon

How To Prepare

  1. Grind the fenugreek seeds into powder. Add in the curd.
  2. Apply it from the roots to the tips of the hair.
  3. Let it sit for half an hour before washing off with water and shampoo.

How Often

Apply this twice a week.

13. Mayonnaise

Ingredients

  • Mayonnaise – 2-3 teaspoon
  • Aloe Vera Gel – 1 teaspoon

How To Prepare

  1. Mix the ingredients well in a bowl.
  2. Apply it from your roots to the tips and keep it on for an hour.
  3. Wash it off with water and shampoo.

How Often

For an effective split end treatment at home, use this 1-2 times a week.

14. Papaya Mask

papaya-face-mask

Ingredients

  • Mashed papaya – ½ cup
  • Yogurt – 1 tablespoon
  • Almond Oil – 1 tablespoon

How To Prepare

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl to form a consistent paste.
  2. Apply it from roots to tips of your hair.
  3. Leave it on for 1-2 hours before washing it off with a shampoo.

How Often

Do this 1-2 times a week.

15. Banana Mask

Ingredients

  • Ripe banana – 1
  • Coconut milk – 4-6 teaspoon

How To Prepare

  1. Take the ripe banana in a bowl and mash it before adding in the coconut milk.
  2. Apply it from the roots to the tips of the hair and leave it on for 1-2 hours.
  3. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

How Often

Applying this once a week is sufficient.

Other Ways To Treat Hair From Splitting

While the aforementioned treatments are necessary for split end treatment at home, they are not sufficient to combat the problem. There are some supplementary ways that go on hand-in-hand.

1. Gentle Combing

Be gentle while combing your hair. Avoid combing wet hair as the hair is weaker at this point. A wide-toothed wooden comb is recommended. An alternative, you can use flexible natural bristles, like boar bristles.

2. Proper Diet

Without a proper diet, your body will lack the nutrients needed for healthy hair. A diet rich in Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, protein, zinc and iron is a must to reduce split ends and damaged hair.

3. Conditioning

Conditioning your hair after the shampoo is vital to maintaining the health of your hair. Avoiding this step would further damage the hair leading to split ends.

4. Use Chemical Free Product

Chemicals like SLS, SLES, paraben and so on are often present in the conventional-store bought shampoos and other “treatments” for the hair. It actually deteriorates the hair quality with regular use.

5. Use Oil Regularly

Massaging your hair with oil stimulates the hair follicles, and also helps with the secretion of natural hair oil. Doing this repairs split ends.

Also Read : The Best Times To Oil Your Hair

6. Protect Hair From Sun

UV rays are extremely harmful to the hair. It is best to wear a hat or a scarf when you are under a bright sun.

7. Use Hair Mask

Using hair masks once in 1-2 weeks is another one of the essential home remedies for dry hair and split ends.

How To Prevent Split Ends?

  • Try to avoid chemical and heat treatment (like straightening, perms, etc.) for the hair as much as possible.
  • Avoid washing your hair every day, especially with a chemical-based shampoo. While using anti-dandruff shampoo, go for a mild and natural shampoo.
  • Do not comb wet hair.
  • Drink lots of water to flush the toxins out of the body. Eat a healthy diet.
  • Try to dry your hair naturally.

 

 

 

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