It is a known fact that men fall for women with longer hair. You are one such girl planning to grow your hair long to impress your man. In an attempt to reach your goal you have used endless hair care products. But still there is a hindrance on your way which is stopping you from growing long hair, the split ends. Because of the split ends you trim your hair so often that it feels as if the growth of your hair has shut.
Split ends are a result of lack of nourishment and lack of moisture. Due to this, the protecting hair cuticles get washed away leaving the hair shaft weak and damaged. Apart from this dry scalp, bad brushing techniques and harsh chemical treatments can also contribute to the splitting of hair.
In such a case how will you fulfill your dream of long and attractive hair? You cannot escape but to find a solution to constant splitting of your hair. You are afraid to try any new hair care formula now as they may worsen your condition. Luckily there are a number of tested and tried home remedies which can assure you of healthy hair free of split ends. The bonus is these natural cures not only take care of split ends but are good for the overall health of your hair. Read on.
Effective Home Remedies To Treat Split Ends
Papaya Pack
Papaya is one of the very effective ingredients which can help your hair regain life naturally. Take half the papaya, de-seed it and remove the skin. Mash it completely and add half a cup of curd into it. Blend both the ingredient well and apply this mixture covering your entire hair like a conditioner. Leave it for half an hour to 45 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Follow this regimen for couple of months and you will see wonderful results with the split ends on your hair.
Honey And Yogurt
Honey with yogurt is a wonderful combination to treat the split ends at home. It nourishes and conditions your hair. Do this honey and yogurt treatment twice a week and you will see your split ends vanish gradually. Take half a cup of yogurt and add one tablespoon of honey to it. Apply the mixture on to your hair strands till the tip. Let it sit for say 20 minutes and rinse it normally with a mild shampoo.
Egg Mask
Egg is an amazing ingredient when it comes to hair care natural treatment. You can use it in many ways to treat the damaged and split ends of your hair. Beat one egg yolk with three tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of honey. Gently massage this mixture into your hair and cover your head with a shower cap. Wash your hair after half an hour. Alternatively, you can add a banana and orange juice with egg yolk and apply this paste onto your hair shaft and the tips for about half an hour and wash it with a mild shampoo.
Oil Treatment
Nothing is more healthy and nourishing as oil treatment to the hair. Oil massage takes care of the hair inside out and from roots to tips. Various kinds of essential oils are used for massaging hair and scalp. Olive oil is one of the most preferred oil for treating the split ends of the hair.
Warm the olive oil a bit before applying and cover your hair with a shower cap or a towel. Apart from olive oil, coconut oil and jojoba oil, walnut oil and almond oils are also favorable for conditioning and moisturizing the hair shaft which prevents splitting of hair successfully.
Avocado
Avocado is great in preventing split ends. The oil in avocado makes it an ideal ingredient for hair treatment. Mash up an avocado into a smooth paste and apply it onto your damp hair from root to tip. Cover your head with a shower cap and leave it for 15-20 minutes before you wash it off. For more effectiveness, add 2 tablespoons each of warm olive oil and egg whites and whip it nicely before applying.
Cheers To Your Hair With Beer
Beer is an effective conditioner which can mend your damaged follicles and strengthen your hair thus reducing the split ends. Just pour beer into your palm and apply onto your hair throughout. If this feels messy, pour beer in a spray bottle and spray evenly on your hair so that the beer is soaked into your hair follicle. Leave it for some time then rinse your with a natural shampoo which can take away the smell of beer from your hair.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.