Our hair is exposed to pollution, chemical products, sun and wind daily and hence needs regular care and treatment. Coloring, straightening, rebonding, perming, blow drying have made them suffer a lot. No wonder in the end they are left dry and frizzy with split ends. The best part is that there are a set of home remedies that can help you treat split ends effectively. However the results might take some time to show and these must be accompanied by proper hair care routine for best results.
IT’S TIME TO END ALL SPLIT ENDS!
Olive oil
It’s an excellent remedy for dry hair and split hair. Wash your hair and apply warm olive oil on the scalp and hair strands evenly. Leave the oil in your hair for an hour before you wash it off. Shampoo and condition as usual.
Avocados + Bananas
Avocados and Bananas are an excellent combination for dry hair and split ends. Avocados are rich in omega 3 fatty acids while bananas are rich in Vitamin A. They help in regaining the lost nutrition from hair strands. Make a paste of equal quantities of avocados and bananas and apply it on your hair. Wash off after 20 mins.
Honey
Honey has awesome moisturizing properties. Depending on length and volume of your hair, take honey and apply it on your split ends. Wear a shower cap and let the honey stay in for 20-30 mins and then wash it off.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is high in Fatty acids and works as a great moisturizer for dry hair with split ends. Apply mayonnaise on washed hair. Wear a shower cap and leave it on for 20-30 mins. You can also wrap a warm towel on your hair. Shampoo and condition as usual.
Beer
Wash your hair with beer and use it as a conditioner. Once it dries off, it will leave your hair soft and shiny and would take care of the split ends too.
Vitamin E capsules
Squeeze the oil of the Vitamin E capsule and mix it with warm water. Apply the mixture on your scalp and hair and massage it on your scalp. Let it stay for 20 mins and then wash it off.
Egg + Almond oil
Beat one egg yolk with 1tbsp of almond oil and massage it on your scalp. Comb your hair after you apply the mixture. Let it stay for an hour before you wash it off.
Lentil + Fenugreek seeds
Make a paste with lentils, spoonful of fenugreek seeds and a cup of curd. Mix the contents well and apply it on your hair. Let the mixture stay for two hours. Shampoo and condition as usual.
Oil
Mix equal quantities of castor oil and mustard oil and massage this mixture on your scalp. Wrap your head with a warm towel and let the oil stay for 30 mins. Wash normally with shampoo. Repeat this at least twice weekly for best results.
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