Treating split ends of your hair
Split ends occur when the protective layer or the cuticle is stripped away from the tips of hair. The first step when you have split ends is to trim them to an even length and use nourishing tonics or applications to restore the damage.
Causes of split ends
Common causes are insufficient conditioning or vigorous brushing. Backcombing particularly with poor quality brushes can also lead to split ends. Perming and coloring often can also be one of the causes. Using rollers and hair pins carelessly, excessive heat styling, and non-trimming of the hair regularly can aggravate the problem.
Home remedies to cure split ends;
Papaya Pack is a natural, unique, and simple remedy to tackle split ends. Skin and deseed about half portion of a medium sized ripe papaya. Puree in a blender and add ½ cup of yogurt. Apply generously onto your scalp parting the hair at regular intervals. Apply all through to the hair strands right up to the tips. Let it stay for about half an hour. Rinse off thoroughly with tepid water.
Cream Tonic to reduce splits
After shampooing, condition your hair with this tonic. In ½ cup milk add 1 tbsp of cream and whisk thoroughly. Rub on to the scalp, hair strands, and tips. Leave for about quarter of an hour and wash well with warm or cold water.
Honey to nourish hair
In ½ cup of curds, mix 1 tbsp honey. Blend well and apply on the scalp, hair strands, and ends. Wash off after about 20 minutes. You can see a remarkable difference in the sheen and smoothness of your hair.
Black Lentil Pack
For half a cup of black lentil, take 1 tbsp of fenugreek seeds and grind to a coarse powder. For application mix in ½ cup of curd and apply generously onto the scalp. Leave for 2 hours. Use a mild shampoo to clean off the pack.
To avoid recurrence of split ends after the above treatment, avoid backcombing and use of rollers. Split ends develop more quickly in dry and brittle hair.
