Why do we even have split ends despite everything we do to nourish and care for them. This is something which has many months or years of impact causing effects, which we put our hair to. No single reason is adequate to cause split ends, but a multiple reasons which are related mainly to poor lifestyle are the causal for it.
All we hear is get them trimmed or cut them, for treating split ends effectively. But wait, thats not the only way you can treat split ends. There are some more wonderful and natural methods which not only help in curing split ends but also help in improving overall hair health.
Causes of split ends on hair:
While there are multiple causes but the most prominent one stays improper lifestyle. Everything we do in a day reflects on our face and hair. Some of the important causes of hair split ends are:
- Exposure to sun, heat, dust and pollution: This causes the hair roots to become infected and brittle. Hair fall too fast when over exposure to sunlight occurs for long. And mild exposure without covering hair causes split ends
- Washing too much or using hot water for head bath: hot water causes hair to soften and become brittle and breaks their ends. Also too much washing causes the hair to lose its moisture they becoming dry and dull
- Excessive use of cosmetics which contains harsh chemicals
- Excessive use of hair styling tools which use heat treatment on hair like straighteners, curlers, rollers, dryer
- Using poor quality hair accessories.
- Improper hair maintenance, including not trimming them on time
- Chemical treatments like hair color, bleach, perm etc
- Improper oiling of hair
- Hair wash with too much chlorine or using hard water
- Brushing hair when it is wet causes the hair to split at the ends
Home remedies for split end treatment:
There are several home remedies which can be used for split end treatment. These are also wonderful hair care ingredients which help in overall growth and nourishment. Some of these not only repair split ends on hair but are also giving strength and luster to hair. These natural home based treatment for split ends include:
1- Egg mask for hair:
Egg is rich in proteins and essential fatty acids which give strength and nourish the hair. This enriches hair follicles and make them soft and reduce tangles. Thus hair becomes more and more strong to resist external impacts which cause split ends.
Procedure:
– Whisk egg white and add olive oil (or almond oil) and honey to make a paste
– Using hair brush apply all over the hair length specially more at roots and ends.
– Now leave for 30 minutes
– Comb it after that and wash with cold water
– Repeat everytime your shampoo
2- Papaya Hair mask:
Papaya contains enzyme papain which nourish and strengthen hair from roots and also make them thick and hydrated so keeping split ends away.
Procedure:
– Mix papaya and yogurt in a blender
– Make a thick paste
– Apply on your hair and leave for 30 minutes
– Wash it lukewarm water and repeat once a week
3- Honey:
Honey is a natural humectant and hydrates the hair deeply. Also its anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties help in stronger and shinier hair growth.
Procedure:
– Mix honey and some coconut oil and form a paste
– Using hair brush apply all over the hair
– Now massage your hair for 20 minutes
– Leave for another 10 minutes and wash it away with lukewarm water
4- Beer:
Beer contains malt and hops which are rich in proteins, that help in repairing damaged hair and getting the thick volume back. Sucrose and maltose sugar in beer help in creating shine and strength.
Procedure:
– When ever you shampoo use beer as conditioner and leave for 10 minutes
– Wash it then with lukewarm water
5- Shea Butter:
Shea butter is bestowed with natural vitamins and fatty acids which nourish and moisturize the hair well. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it wonderful for treating split ends. Just apply shea butter on damp hair and leave them to air dry. This will give amazing results in a few months
6- Coconut oil:
Coconut oil is a magical naturally occurring oil for hair growth. It helps in combating with major hair deformities. Just massage hair with warm coconut oil twice a week and let it stay for at least overnight
7- Hot oil:
Hot oil helps in deep conditioning and moisturizing hair from its roots. It also makes the hair strands stronger and richer. Just heat olive oil, castor oil, coconut oil and almond oil. Now massage these hot oils on your hair and scalp. Leave them overnight and wash it the following morning
8- Avocado:
Avocado is rich in vitamins and minerals and help n bringing back the hair strength and hydration. It is an excellent conditioner too. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, folic acid and magnesium too. Additionally it helps in hair softening. Just mix avocado, olive oil and coconut oil to form a smooth paste. Now apply all over your hair and leave for 15 minutes. Then wash it with lukewarm water
9- Mayonnaise:
Mayonnaise are thick creamy and viscous substances which help in hair strengthening and prevents split ends. It also acts as a natural conditioner and gives shiny smooth hair. Just apply mayonnaise on hair and leave for half an hour. Then wash it away with lukewarm water
10- Banana:
banana are beaming with vitamins, minerals and specially potassium which helps in hair strengthening and shine. It brings back the natural elasticity of hair making them thick and strong thus curing split ends. They also repair hair and improve its manageability. Just mash some ripened banana and apply all over your hair. Leave for 30 minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
11- Aloe vera:
Aloe vera is rich antioxidants, anti-microbial and helps in giving strength and shine to hair. It also prevents hair loss and promote hair growth. Just massage aloe vera gel into the hair and leave for 30 minutes. Then wash with lukewarm water. Repeat once a week
12- Fenugreek powder:
Fenugreek is an excellent herb which helps in hair strength and hydration. Just mix fenugreek powder and yogurt. Apply all over your hair and scalp. Leave for 25 minutes and wash it away with lukewarm water
13- Jojoba oil:
Jojoba oil is an essential oil which helps in hair nourishment and preventing and treating dull dry hair which causes split ends. Just apply jojoba oil on your hair and leave it overnight. Additionally you can massage for about 15 minutes so it gets penetrated quickly into the roots.
14- Castor oil:
Castor oil is a rich viscous oil, which helps in hair growth and strength. just apply castor oil and keep the hair covered in hot towel for steam. This helps in getting rid of split ends quickly.
15- Clarified butter:
Clarified butter is thick and viscous, it helps in wonderful nourishment and makes the hair stronger. Just massage with warm clarified butter and keep it overnight. Wash it the following day and repeat once a week.
16- Gelatin and apple cider vinegar hair mask:
Just mix gelatin with water and form a concentrate. Add apple cider vinegar to this and apply all over your hair. Now keep it for 15 minutes and wash it away with lukewarm water. Repeat once a week
17- Onion Juice:
Onion juice helps in preventing hair fall in addition to making it strong and cut out split ends. Just apply onion juice and leave your hair for half an hour. Now wash it away with lukewarm water. Onion is a rich anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial. Not only it strengthens the hair but also makes it long and strong. Additionally you may add olive oil or coconut oil to keep it overnight for more benefits
Caring hair to prevent split ends:
- Use a satin pillow cover for bedtime. Since cotton and liner can snag and damage hair texture, this worsens the split ends too. Even Egyptian cotton has a high thread count and is better than cotton or linen.
- Trim your hair once every 3 months or in 15 weeks. Trim by about an inch from ends and allow them to level and grow
- Eat a balanced diet with plenty of proteins. As proteins are the building blocks for our body. It also helps in making hair stronger and grow fast. Some foods with rich proteins are eggs, beans, dairy products, milk, cheese, yogurt, seafood, beef, nuts, seeds, soy based products.
- Vitamin rich and biotin diet also helps in growing long and strong hair and also preventing hair damage
- Cover your hair to prevent environmental damage lie sunlight, pollution, dust, dirt and more.
- Wear head wrap while swimming too as chlorinated and hard water will worsen the hair
- Use only natural and organic cosmetics and hair products. Avoid silicones, sulphates and parabens containing chemical products as they are damaging for hair
- Use minimal gel and sprays, and less of heat treatments too
- Never brush wet hair as it damages them further
- never use shampoo directly on hair rather dilute it and then apply
- Dentangle hair before washing to prevent hair loss
Getting rid of split ends with some creams and lotions:
Though cosmetic treatments are never truly great for hair but they can work in sever cases of split ends. Some of these are:
1- Arvazallia hydrating argan oil hair mask and deep conditioner:
Its a professional salon treatment which instantly transforms the texture of hair, deep conditions, detangles and manages hair elasticity
2- ArtNatural Argan oil hair mask:
Moisturizes, smoothens, brings bounce and strengthens hair shafts. It contains organic jojoba, aloe vera, keratin, jojoba oil and hydrolyzed wheat, oats and quinoa proteins which helps in hair damage control
3- Its a 10 miracle deep conditioner plus keratin:
It is enriched by keratin protein and smoothens detangles and restores elasticity of hair. Keratin helps in hair growth and treatment too
4- Pantene ProV expert collection advanced keratin repair:
Helps in fusing and preventing split ends. It also fights hair frizziness, dullness, damage and dry hair. It helps in strengthening hair from roots
5- Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure repair rescued sealed ends:
It repairs damaged hair by sealing the hair thus preventing split ends. Improves the hair strength and prevents them from going brittle and weak
Conclusion:
The above compilation on Best ways to treat split ends without cutting them is to help you prevent the hair damage and bring your hair growth, shine and strength back. Be sure to check with your dermatologist before opting for any treatment. Do a patch test before apply on your hair
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Minu Manisha
