Tips To Repair Split Ends
AdvertisementsSplit ends means your hair is not getting enough nourishment and lacks moisture. Harsh shampoos, sun exposure , blow drying, straightening, dyes and bleaches dry out the hair and damages the amino acids in your hair. Dry and damaged hair breaks easily while styling or brushing. If you think your hair is not growing fast then split ends could be the possible reason.
Here are some easy tips to cure split ends:
Alcohol Free Shampoo :
Avoid using shampoos that contain alcohol as it dries out hair. Use shampoos that contain natural ingredients. Also, Excessive washing with harsh shampoos makes your hair ends dry. You should not shampoo more than 3 times a week. It is better to wash your hair every alternate day than everyday. ALso, do not use hot water to wash your hair.
Let It Dry Naturally :
Avoid heat as much as possible. Heat is the worst enemy for your hair but its hard to completely avoid hair dryers and flat iron. It is best to apply a heat resistant serum to your hair before using heat. Towel dry your hair before drying, this way you minimize the damage of heat on wet hair. Also, use flat irons and curlers occasionally instead of everyday.
Get a Trim:
The best solution for split ends is to get a trim. You get split ends when you dont trim your hair for a long time. Always trim your hair once every 6-8 weeks to get rid of dry & weak parks and promote hair growth.
Treatments:
There are many treatments available which repair hair damage and provide moisture and nourishment. They can seal the split ends but not completely cure them so its better to use them with regular trimming to keep off split ends and help prevent future damage. Use a deep conditioner twice a week after you shampoo your hair.
There are many easy homemade treatments that you can do to repair split ends.
Here are some easy homemade treatments for split ends :
Egg Mask :
Mix egg yolk in 3 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp honey. Gently massage this mask in your hair and cover with a shower cap. Leave it on for half an hour and wash it with a mild shampoo.
Oil :
Message your scalp with oil. Oiling regularly can restore moisture of your hair. Use olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil or a combination of these oils. Apply oil on your hair and message gently. Leave it on for about an hour then wash with shampoo.
Papaya Mask :
Papaya is rich in proteins which your hair needs in order to maintain its shine, moisture and growth. Mash 2 medium slices of papaya with a fork or in a blender. Mix 2 tbsp yogurt in it, apply it your scalp and hair.Cover your hair with a shower cap to lock the moisture. Leave it on for 30 minutes then wash with shampoo.
Honey rinse :
Another easy homemade conditioner for hair is honey. Mix 2 tbsp honey in 4 cups warm water and apply it to your hair after you shampoo/ condition your hair. Leave it in your hair. It will control hair dryness/frizz.
Just did the olive oil treatment on my hair last time – it feels SOOO much better, and I also find that now it holds the lovely smell of my shampoo better
Love this article, especially the homemade treatments! Just in time for summer too
Great tips. My best friend did a treatment similar to the egg mask that you have here. She used mayonnaise in it as well. She did it about two weeks ago and even with all the washes she has had, I can still see and feel the effect of the mask. It really works.
Do u apply to wet or dry hair?
Actually , i’ve heard that drying hair hair with a t-shit vs.na towel is healthier for the hair and doesn’t cause as much frizz.
The T-shirt trick really works, especially if you have curly hair
How often do you do the treatment?
It says honey rinse… But then it says leave it in… Do you rinse it or leave it in ?
I was thinking the same thing, you probably put keep it in for an hour, then rinse. cuz if u wouldnt, ur hair would be sticky.
about the honey rinse if you want to apply the honey rinse .. add 1tbsp of honey to 4 warm cups of water … and then rinse your hair with it after removing the shampoo and let it dry .. make sure that the honey is well resolved in water so it wouldn’t become sticky
just try it .its aussom
These are really great tips. Thanks for sharing!
Just a note…coconut oil can strip color…I use olive oil and it works great!
cool.
nice tips.olive oil really works
Does anyone know if twirling your hair a lot is bad for it?
This works so well! My split ends were gone, and my hair grew so much after weeks!! So happy with these tips. Truly recommend this!!
Hi!(: well I’m sure maybe it will work on others but the egg mask with oil, egg yolk, and honey… Didnt work for me instead it gave me even more split ends, and left my hair feeling very dry and just plain gross.
Mine did the same thing now I have to cut off 6 inches of my hair. So much for growing it out. Sad part is I never dye my hair or use heat stylers at all! My hair looks worse than someone who might use gasoline as shampoo every day… it’s horrible.
Does it have to be olive oil or can I use canola our vegetable oil??
its awesome…………….luv it……………………..
Has anyone tried the honey one yet?? I was thinking about trying it but i wanted to get someones opinion first.
..please rply me for my email aswell ..can anyone pls give me the opinion .if i use the above mentioned tips.it will work on my hair or not.bcoz i have straigthen my hair.i have lot of splitends..if i use the above mentioned tips.does it really works.even i have the problem of hair fall.my hair stopped growing.if i use the olive oil with coconut oil.it will work na..i will start using from today.
do i have maintain using olive oil? or once i use it. its enough?