Split End Remedies for Long Healthy Hair

Posted by Angelo Garc�a on September 7th, 2023

All of us love longer hair especially because it is so easy to experiment with hairstyles. But longer the hair, the more likely the occurrence of split ends. If you have colored or heat styled your hair, be ready to witness dangerous split ends that make your hair dull and lifeless. Since the hair grows nearly 6 inches every year, the length below your shoulders are usually a couple of years old. Hence, the older the hair, the more prone it is to split ends.

What Causes Split Ends?

Split ends usually occur when the hair strands become frayed, brittle, and dry. When the hair doesn’t get enough moisture and lacks nourishment, it is likely to form split ends. Exposure to extreme weather, hair styling techniques like curling, straightening, blow drying can also cause split ends.

Tips to Get Rid of Split Ends

Split ends are a sign of damaged hair. Damaged hair can further break easily while brushing or styling. Listed below are some tips to get rid of split ends.

1} Allow hair to dry naturally

Heat is the worst enemy for your hair, so try to avoid it as much as possible. Try washing your hair well in advance to give it ample time to dry naturally. If at any point you need to use a blow dryer, apply a heat resistance serum on your hair prior to use. Towel drying your hair before using a hair dryer can minimize the damage caused due to heat.

2} Use alcohol free shampoos

Many shampoos contain alcohol that can be harsh on the hair and cause extensive damage including split ends. Additionally, alcohol based shampoos make the hair dry and lifeless. As an alternative use alcohol free shampoos that contain natural ingredients. Also do not use hot water to rinse your hair. Limit hair wash to not more than twice a week.

3} Trim regularly

One of the best solutions to get rid of split ends is trim your hair. If you haven’t trimmed your hair for a long time, you may be prone to split ends. Trimming your hair once in 8 weeks will help get rid of split ends, dry, and brittle hair.

Home Remedies for Split Ends

Apart from the tips mentioned above, here are few simple home remedies to treat split ends.

1} Oil massage

Hair requires moisture and giving yourself an oil massage will help restore it. Massaging the scalp regularly with almond oil, olive oil, and coconut oil will help nourish the hair from root to tip. It is usually better to leave the oil on overnight or for a couple of hours.

2} Egg masks

Your hair needs a lot of protein and eggs are an excellent source of it. Mix egg yolk with honey and massage on the scalp. Leave on for about 1 hour and rinse with a mild alcohol free shampoo.

3} Honey 

Honey is a natural conditioner that makes the hair soft and shiny. Honey is known to do wonders to your hair. Mix honey with warm water and massage on scalp. Leave on for about half an hour and rinse with a mild shampoo.

4} Papaya mask

Papaya contains proteins that the hair needs to grow, shine, and maintain moisture. Mash papayas in a blender and mix it with yoghurt. Apply this mixture onto the scalp and hair like a hair mask. Leave on for about half an hour and rinse with a mild shampoo.

Other Tips and Tricks

• Use conditioner after shampooing or use leave-in conditioner.

• Use wide tooth to detangle wet hair.

• Always use a heat protective spray or serum before hair styling.

• Take vitamin supplements for hair growth such as folic acid, and biotin.

• Limit using hair styling services such as coloring, heat styling, curling, and hair straightening.

Conclusion

Split ends impact the health and look of your hair. If left unmanaged and untreated, it can damage the hair in the long term. If you are suffering from split ends, follow the above mentioned tips and home remedies that will effectively help you get rid of it. Prevention is the key when it comes to split ends. Be cautious of using hair styling products and keep your hair well conditioned to avoid split ends.

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