Do you have SPLIT ENDS? Here are some effective ways to prevent and remove them

Split ends are a recurring occurrence. It is the most dreadful thing when you know that your hair is getting damaged but there is very little that you can do. They make your hair look dry, frizzy and damaged and leave very little room for any kind of styling. But what causes it?

Split ends are a sign that your hair is damaged. Years of improper hair care, chemical treatments and improper way of brushing can lead to split ends. It can be because the natural oils, proteins and vitamins are unable to travel down the length of the hair, making it look dry and frizzy. But do not worry, here are easy and effective ways to get rid of your split ends for good.

COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil works as a great moisturiser for both your hair and skin. It contains medium-chain fatty acids that enable it to penetrate your hair easily. It repairs the hair while moisturising it and avoiding split ends. Just take the oil on your palms and apply it from your scalp to the tips. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it overnight. Wash with a mild shampoo in the morning and make sure to do this treatment once a week. 

HONEY

Mix 2-4 teaspoons organic honey, 1 teaspoon coconut milk and 3 teaspoons of normal milk. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Apply the mixture to your hair from the roots to the ends. Avoid the roots if you have an oily scalp. Leave it on for about an hour and rinse it with a herbal shampoo. Towel dry your hair and make sure you do not use a hairdryer.  The honey mask helps prevent split ends by strengthening the hair follicles and providing hydration and nutrition to the hair.

EGG

All you need for this hair mask is 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon coconut oil and 1 teaspoon organic honey. Mix it all in a bowl and apply it from your scalp to your ends and leave it on for an hour. Rinse your hair and towel dry it. This mask does not only repair the hair but also makes it shine. The egg mask contains proteins which provide much-needed nourishment to the damaged hair. 

FENUGREEK SEEDS

Fenugreek aka Methi in India is used as a cure for split-ends for ages now. All you need to do is to mic the fenugreek seed powder in curd. Apply the mixture to your hair and leave it on for half an hour. Rinse it with lukewarm water and herbal shampoo. Towel dry the hair and avoid using a hairdryer. It stimulates hair growth, prevents hair damage, and hydrates the hair follicles and cuticles.

TEA TREE OIL

Tea tree is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. This helps in effectively preserving the scalp and hair health. One cannot use tea tree oil as it is so mixing 4 drops of tea tree oil, 4 drops of almond oil, 4 drops of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel will help in effectively treating the split ends. Apply this mixture to your hair and leave it on for about one to two hours. Shampoo and towel dry the hair while the mask moisturizes the hair and repairs dry and damaged hair.

While these are some of the effective home remedies that you can use, excessive split ends can be treated by only cutting or trimming the hair. What is it that you do to treat split ends? Let us know in the comments section below.

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