Split ends can be the worst problem you are ever dealing with. Split ends can be due to various which include dull and dry hair. While most of them think trimming your hair from down can help you to get rid of split ends, than this is something wrong. The best thing you can do to treat split ends is talking proper care of them. Now how do you take care of them? Here we share with you some simple and effective homemade hair masks for split ends prevention have a look and try at home!
Homemade Hair Masks for Split Ends
You will need to make some good, healthy and hair rich mask at home and then apply on your split ends. Trust me, hair masks are the best way to deal with all type of hair and hair problems.
1. Castor oil Hair Mask
Castor oil hair mask is one of the best home remedy to prevent split ends and also this mask helps stops hair fall and promotes hair growth.(1)
You’ll need:
- olive oil
- mustard oil
- castor oil
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
How to do:
- Mix equal quantities of above mentioned oils in a bowl
- Apply this mixture on your hair
- Wrap your hair with towel leave it for about 30 minutes
- Finally wash it off with water and then shampoo your hair
Repetitions: Do this hair mask once a week.
[ Read: How to Apply Castor oil for Hair Growth ]
2. Coconut oil Mask for Split Ends
Coconut oil helps to moisture your hair without any damage. The antioxidants and anti fungal properties of coconut oil help to keep your scalp healthy and also promotes hair growth.(2)
You’ll need:
- coconut oil
- olive oil
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
How to do:
- Mix 1:2 ratio of both coconut and olive oil in a bowl
- Apply this mixture on your entire hair especially on your hair ends
- Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it for at least 20 to 30 minutes
- Then wash it off with cool water and shampoo
Repetitions: Do this hair mask once a week.
[ Read: Coconut Hair Mask Benefits ]
3. Avocado Mask for Split Ends
You’ll need:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
How to do:
- Mash the ripe avocado using fork in a bowl
- Add both olive and coconut oil with it until you get a smooth paste
- Apply this resultant paste on your hair and ends
- Leave it on your hair at least 30 minutes
- Finally wash it off with water and then shampoo your hair(3)
Repetitions: Do this hair mask twice a week.
[ Read: Benefits of Avocado Hair Mask ]
4. Egg Mask for Split Ends
You’ll need:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
How to apply:
- Break the egg and separate the egg yolk in bowl
- Add honey and olive oil with egg yolk and mix well
- Apply this mixture on your entire hair
- Leave it on your hair for about 30 minutes
- Finally wash it off with water and shampooing again
Repetitions: Follow this hair mask once a week.
[ Read: How to Make Egg Hair Mask at Home ]
5. Banana Mask for Split Ends
Being rich in potassium, zinc, iron, and vitamins A, C, and E, which help repair damaged hair and promotes hair growth.
You’ll need:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
- Few drops of rose water
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
How to do:
- Mash the ripe banana in a bowl add remaining ingredients
- Mix well until you get a creamy paste
- Apply this paste as a mask on your hair
- Cover your hair shower cap and let sit for about 1 hour
- Finally wash it off with water
Repetitions: Follow this process once or twice a week.
[ Read: Homemade Banana Hair Masks ]
6. Aloe Vera Mask for Split Ends
Aloe vera works as a moisturizer for dry and damaged hair and also promotes hair growth and control hair fall.(4)
You’ll need:
- 1 or 2 aloe vera leaves
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
How to do:
- Extract the gel from aloe vera leaves in a bowl
- Apply aloe gel directly on your hair
- Wait for 30 minutes then wash it off with water and then shampoo your hair
Repetitions: Repeat this process at least two or three times a week for a few months.
Tip: You can also add 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of castor oil or olive oil.
These were the simple homemade hair masks to treat split ends. You can try and let us know about the results.
Scientific Evidence:
- Hair Oils: Indigenous Knowledge Revisited- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9231528/
- Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut oil on prevention of hair damage- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12715094/
- Scalp Condition Impacts Hair Growth and Retention via Oxidative Stress- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6369642/
- A comparative study of the effects of topical application of Aloe vera, thyroid hormone and silver sulfadiazine on skin wounds in Wistar rats- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3315193/
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