6 Natural Ways To Repair And Prevent Split Ends
By: Kratika Sun, 26 Feb 2023 4:24:14
Split ends the recurring hair issue which is very common in women. They make the hair look dry, frizzy and damaged. Split ends also affect hair growth and hair texture. Every women dream is to have a long silky hair. Well, these days due to stress, and pollution our hair gets affected a lot and split ends is one of the outcomes of it. There are effective ways to treat, prevent and remove split ends.
You must have seen many ads of shampoos and conditioner, which are effective in removing split ends. But the way home remedies work on them, it is best. Before we head on to the ways to repair and prevent split ends. Let’s understand what are split ends and what causes them.
# Coconut oil
Coconut oil, one of the best oil for hair care. It is lightweight, penetrates easily and makes hair strand soft and smooth. The fatty acid in the oil helps to moisturize and nourish the hair and also prevents split ends.
How to use:
- Take 2-4 tbsp. of coconut oil
- Rub the oil in the palm and apply it on your hair strands
- Make sure to apply enough oil from root to tip.
- Tie up your hair and cover it with a shower cap
- Shampoo your hair the next morning to get rid of excess oil
- Just towel dry your hair.
# Coconut milk
The best remedy to repair dry and frizzy hair is the use of coconut milk. Coconut milk is loaded with Vitamin E, which helps to prevent the recurrence of frizzy hair, and split ends. Loaded with amazing nutrients such as vitamin B and C, calcium, iron, magnesium and minerals coconut milk helps in the growth of the hair and also improve the hair texture.
How to use:
- Take 2-4 tbsp. of Coconut milk
- Apply the milk on your hair from root to tips
- Let the milk stay in the hair for 1-2 hours
- Shampoo your hair with the help of normal water.
# Argan oil
Also known as Liquid Gold, Argan oil is extracted from Argan Kernels. It helps to reverse the hair damage and remove split ends. Argan oil is loaded with Vitamin E, Antioxidants and Fatty Acids, it is considered as one of the hydrating agents.
How to use:
- Take 1-2 drops of Argan oil
- Shampoo your hair and let it towel dry
- When your hair is damp, apply the oil from mid-shaft till hair tip.
- Let it air-dry.
# Castor oil
Castor oil has a low molecular weight; it is vicious in nature. It helps to reduce hair loss and prevents split ends. Castor oil penetrates easily in the hair shaft and scalp and rehydrates the hair. It reduces itchy scalp and helps to improve the hair texture.
How to use:
- Take 2-4 tbsp. of castor oil
- Mix it with 2 tbsp. of coconut oil
- Take the oil in your hand
- Rub your palms together, and then apply it on the hair
- Cover up your hair with a shower cap
- Let the oil stay for 1-2 hours in hair
- Wash off your hair with herbal shampoo and lukewarm water.
# Almond oil
Think of nourishing oil and the name Almond oil will pop in your head. Loaded with vitamin B-7, Almond oil helps to nourish the hair and make it soft and smooth. It protects the hair from harmful UV rays and is naturally rich in SPF 5. Applying Almond oil maintains the hair texture and also treats the split ends.
How to use:
- Take 4-6 tbsp. of Almond oil
- Heat the oil in a bowl
- Take the warm oil in your palm and apply it on your hair strands
- Tie up your hair and cover it with a shower cap.
- Wash off the oil after 1-2 hours.
# Papaya Hair Mask-
Just as yummy is Papaya in eating, it is also a natural remedy for the nourishment of hair. Papaya helps to cure the itchy scalp, promote hair growth and also improve the hair health, hence reducing split ends.
How to use:
- Take ½ cup mashed papaya
- Add 1 tbsp. of Yogurt and 1 tbsp. of Almond oil
- Apply the papaya pulp from hair root to tips and also on your scalp
- Tie your hair and cover it with shower cap
- Let the mask stay for 1 hour, wash it off with mild shampoo.