Now a days, split ends are repeated issue faced by people especially by women. It makes our hair look dry, damaged and frizzy. Also your hair stops growing when you have too much split ends. Do you think that cutting off the split ends is the only solution to the problem. No, you are going to find out below what are the ways are there to keep your hair health and repair split ends.
Split ends are the symptoms that your hair has been damaged. Because of no proper care for your hair and harsh chemical treatment and no proper way of brushing lead to split ends. You will get split ends when you're not getting enough nutrients for your hair.
Now, let see how to repair your split ends.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer and healer. It has medium-chain fatty acids which enables it to penetrate your hair easily. It nourishes the hair and helps to prevent and repair split ends.
Ingredients
- 2-4 teaspoons coconut oil
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Apply coconut oil to your hair from the roots to the tips. Make sure you apply enough oil to the tips.
- Leave it on night. In the morning shampoo your hair to get rid of the excess oil.
- Dry your hair with clean towel. Do not use hairdryers.
- Do this every 2-3 days in a week.
Coconut Milk
Coconut milk has vitamin E that prevents the re-occur of split ends, reduces frizz, and re-hydrates your hair. The medium-chain fatty acids helps condition and smoother the rough edges of your hair. The vitamins C and B and the minerals calcium, iron, and magnesium stimulate hair growth.
Ingredients
- 2-5 teaspoons coconut milk or based on your need
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Take coconut milk in your palm and apply it to your hair from the roots to the ends.
- Clip up your hair and cover it with a shower cap. Keep it on for 1-2 hours.
- Rinse your hair using a herbal shampoo.
- Towel dry your hair. Do not use a hairdryer.
- Do this every 2-3 days in a week.
Fish Oil
Fish oil helps to reduce hair loss and stimulates hair growth. It also helps to reduce split ends. Fish oil works best when used with olive oil and egg hair mask.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of fish oil
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- 1 egg
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix the olive oil and fish oil.
- Add in whole egg and mix it until it becomes smooth.
- Apply the paste to your hair thoroughly.
- Massage it on the scalp.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Wash your hair and air dry it.
- Do this every two weeks.
Castor oil
Castor oil can penetrate the hair shaft easily because of low molecular weight. It repairs and hydrates your hair, reduces itchy scalp, promotes hair growth, and treats split ends.
Ingredients
- 2-5 teaspoon of castor oil
- 2 teaspoons of coconut oil
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Dilute two to four teaspoons of castor oil with two teaspoons of coconut oil.
- Take a teaspoon of the mixture in your palm, then apply it to your hair, starting from the roots till the ends.
- Leave it on for 1 or 2 hours.
- Wash your hair with a herbal shampoo.
- Dry your hair with towel. Do not use a hairdryer.
- Do this 1-2 times a week.
Almond oil
Almond oil helps to get the needed hydration for your hair that helps the hair look shiny and feel soft. The essential fatty acids in almond oil help in not only moisturising the scalp but also the hair strands themselves, hence it leads to healthy hair.
Ingredients:
- 4-6 teaspoons almond oil
Procedure to make Almond oil mix
- Heat the almond oil in a bowl.
- Apply light warm oil to your hair from the roots to the tips. Massage your scalp in a circular motion which helps with blood circulation.
- Leave it for 1-2 hours.
- Use a herbal shampoo to rinse your hair.
- Dry your hair with towel. Don't use a hairdryer.
- Do this once a week.
Honey Hair Mask
Honey is in antioxidant properties, which enables the hair to reduce hair breakage, hair loss and keeps your hair strong and healthy. It also has anti-bacterial properties, which prevents scalp infections that can leave the scalp feeling itchy, red and swollen, and effect hair growth. It also helps to repair split ends.
Ingredients
- 2-4 teaspoons organic honey
- 1 teaspoon coconut milk
- 3 teaspoons milk
Procedure to make Honey hair mask
- 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 for 1-2 hours.
- Rinse your hair with a herbal shampoo.
- Dry your hair with towel. Do not use a hairdryer.
- Do this 1-2 times a week.
Papaya Hair Mask
Promotes hair growth, the nutrients in papaya helps to prevent balding. Eating the fruit atleast thrice a week can help reduce hair thinning. It controls dandruff. Hair mask containing papaya can help treat dry and flaky scalp.
It is a natural remedy with deep nourishment to the hair. Papaya, almond oil, and yogurt hair mask helps to prevent dry and itchy scalp, promotes hair growth, and improves hair healthness, reduces the risk of split ends.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mashed ripe papaya
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mash the papaya to a pulp.
- Mix the papaya pulp, yogurt, and almond oil in a bowl.
- Apply the papaya blend to your hair from the roots to the tips.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Shampoo your hair and dry your hair with towel.
- Do this 2 times a week.
Banana Hair Mask
Bananas are great for your hair and scalp. They improve manageability and shine, prevent and control dandruff, and moisturize your scalp. Bananas are rich in potassium, natural oils, carbohydrates and vitamins, which help soften the hair and protect the hair's natural elasticity, preventing split ends and breakage.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mash one ripe banana in a bowl.
- Add two tablespoons of coconut milk to this and mix well.
- Apply the mixture to your hair from the roots to the tips. Avoid the roots if your scalp is oily.
- Leave it for 1-2 hours.
- Wash your hair with a herbal shampoo and dry your hair with towel
- Do this once a week.
Egg Hair Mask
Rich in protein and biotin, eggs can provide the much needed nourishment and lustre you want in damaged tresses. Eggs also prevent hair breakage by conditioning the scalp and increases hair growth too. Fret not! These egg hair masks will keep all your hair-related problems at bay.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon organic honey
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix the egg white, coconut oil, and organic honey in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture to your hair from the roots to the ends.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Wash your hair and dry the hair with towel.
- Do this 2 times a week.
Avocado Hair Mask
Avocados are rich in vitamin E, minerals and other phytonutrients that helps to retain moisture in the hair and prevent further hair damage. The nutrients help to nourish your hair and scalp and promote healthy hair growth. Avocado oil helps rejuvenate and moisturize the scalp. A rich source of proteins, amino acids and vitamins, avocado helps soothe the scalp and promotes long, strong, healthy hair growth. In this scalp-saving hair mask recipe, we combine the power of avocado with two of the best healing and moisturizing oils out there.
Ingredients
- ½ avocado
- 3 teaspoons almond oil
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mash half an avocado in a bowl.
- Add the almond oil and whip until it becomes smooth and light.
- Apply the mask to your hair from the roots to the ends.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Shampoo your hair with a herbal shampoo.
- Dry your hair with towel. Do not use a hairdryer.
- Do this once a week.
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds contain lecithin, a natural emollient that can strengthen and moisturize the hair. It helps to reduce split ends. Promotes Hair Growth. Fenugreek seeds not only kill the bacteria and fungi present on the scalp but strengthen the hair follicles and promote hair growth. Blend 1/2 cup soaked fenugreek seeds, 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and 6-7 drops of rosemary oil together.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons fenugreek powder
- 2 tablespoons curd
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix two tablespoons of curd and two teaspoons of fenugreek seed powder in a bowl.
- Apply this mixture to your hair from the roots to the tips.
- Leave it for half an hour.
- Wash your hair with a herbal shampoo and lukewarm water.
- Dry your hair with towel. Do not use a hairdryer.
- Do this 2 times a week.
Onion Juice
Onion juice helps to improve hair growth by boosting the level of an antioxidant enzyme catalyses. Onion has high sulfur content, it helps to reduce breakage and thinning of hair. Sulfur is essential for regeneration of hair follicles. The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties help to prevent and treat scalp infections. A healthier scalp will reduce hair loss. Natural and powerful antioxidants, onions battle premature graying of hair.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons onion juice
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix onion juice, coconut oil, and almond oil in a bowl.
- Apply this mixture to your hair. Avoid applying it to your scalp.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Wash your hair with a herbal shampoo.
- Dry your hair with towel. Do not use a hairdryer.
- Do this once a week.
Lemon Water
Lemon water stimulates hair growth and also remedies hair loss. The vitamin C found in the juice also strengthens the hair. For best results, the scalp massage should be done regularly.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 L water
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix two teaspoons of lemon juice with a liter of water.
- After shampooing your hair, give it a final rinse with lemon water.
- Dab your hair with a dry towel to soak the water.
- Do this whenever you wash your hair.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera contains something called proteolytic enzymes which repairs dead skin cells on the scalp. It also acts as a great conditioner and leaves your hair all smooth and shiny. It promotes hair growth, prevents itching on the scalp, reduces dandruff and conditions your hair.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons aloe vera gel
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix aloe vera gel with lime juice in a bowl.
- Apply this mixture to your hair from the roots to the hair tips.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Shampoo and dry your hair using towel.
- Do this 2-3 times a week.
Tea Tree Oil
Using small amounts of diluted tea tree oil down the shaft of the hair will help prevent buildup of chemicals and dead skin. This keeps your hair healthy and moisturized, which can help it grow at its normal rate and prevent it from falling out. Dandruff is caused by an accumulation of scaly, dry skin on your scalp.
Ingredients
- 4 drops of tea tree oil
- 4 drops of almond oil
- 4 drops of coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture to your hair.
- Leave it for 1-2 hours.
- Shampoo and dry your hair using towel.
- Do this 2-3 times a week.
Curd
Curd helps to control dandruff on your hair, hair growth and also it softens the hair. It has a anti-inflammatory properties, biotin(vitamin b-7) etc. It also helps to prevent split ends.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons curd
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon organic honey
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix four tablespoons of curd, a teaspoon of olive oil, and a teaspoon of organic honey in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture to your hair.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Wash your hair with a herbal shampoo and dry your hair with towel.
- Do this once a week.
Rose Water
Rose water has been said to stabilize hair's pH balance because its pH is similar to that of hair. Some say it can aid in repairing hair's damaged porosity. It acts as an anti-inflammatory, and with its natural antiseptic properties, it can reduce or lessen dandruff caused by fungal infections.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons rose water
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 8 teaspoons water
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix rose water, lime juice, honey, and water in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture to your hair.
- Leave it for an hour.
- Shampoo your hair and make sure to dry your hair with towel.
- Do this 2 times a week.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties help combating scalp infections, dryness, itchiness and dandruff. 3. An after shampoo apple cider vinegar rinse can do wonders to your hair, retaining the pH level of your scalp and leaving you with soft, shiny and smooth hair.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 500 mL water
Procedure to prepare this remedy
- Mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and five hundred mL of water in a bowl.
- After shampooing your hair, wash it with the diluted apple cider vinegar.
- Dry your hair with towel. Don't use hair dryer.
- Do this 2 times a week.
I hope these split ends home remedies works for you. Try the above tips and you can see the results in a month. You can also try these home remedies for hair breakage. If you still have more problems after trying this, I suggest you to consult a doctor.
