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Simple DIY Therapy At Home To Get Rid Of Split Ends In Hair

Oil, kitchen products to capsules - check out these DIY home therapies for quick and easy hair split end problems

By Kripa Chowdhury

Split end is a very common problem that today's women face. Busy lifestyle does not allow women to spend much time on their split ends and at the end, being very irritated women end up in salons and crop off their hair. This is one of the reasons why the beauty of long hair is gradually disappearing.

There are natural treatments that can be done at home in order to treat split ends. But the natural methods take a long time to show results and by that time, the split ends affect the entire hair quality. When looked at the reasons, why split ends happen then the foremost is - not taking enough care of the hair.

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Taking care of hair does not imply heading to the salon for a hair spa, it means pampering your hair at home. The more you love your hair and provide it with right nutrients over costly cosmetic products - the better your hair looks.

As a mass number of women complain about split ends in their hair, here is listing eight easy to do therapies that can be started at home to get rid of split ends. If done methodically without missing any steps then hair split end therapies can show results in two or three weeks.

Each of these split end treatments at home might require little effort of preparation but at the end, you will see a genuine change in your split end problem.

Double Shampoo Therapy

Double Shampoo Therapy

Though this one is sure to sort your split end problem, if you have a tendency to catch a cold then you need to be little cautious while doing this. The therapy involves two times of shampoo with a break of around an hour. In the one hour in between, you will be massaging your hair with oil. Together oil and shampoo supply the hair with its requisites and your problem of split end is solved.

Process

  • To begin, do a first round of hair wash.
  • Come out, dab dry your hair with an old t-shirt. Do not use the towel as it makes your hair rough. Take a scoop of hot melted coconut oil and massage it on your towel dry hair from roots to end.
  • While massaging will take maximum 15-minutes, you have to let the coconut oil rest on the hair for 30-40 minutes more.
  • During the wait time, do tie your hair into a neat bun or ponytail.
  • Once the time gets over, hop into the shower and do your second round of shampoo using cold water. This can be done once in every two weeks.
The Omega 3 Therapy

The Omega 3 Therapy

Omega 3 is a healthy solution to split end problems. How to apply it on hair is the question? Well alone omega 3 cannot be applied directly to hair and so a DIY mixture has to be made at home. This omega 3 mixture is meant for one-time use only (for everytime you make). Use it once on hair and prepare fresh the next time you want to do. This omega 3 therapy can also have addition of 6-oils if you get in the market.

Process

  • In a large pan, take around six omega 3 capsules with coconut and lavender oil.
  • Place the pan on the stove and boil this for five-eight minutes.
  • Let it cool and you can apply the mixture on your hair directly only on the split ends and not elsewhere.
  • If applying is tough, store the entire mixture in a deep vessel and dip your split ends in it.
  • You have to let the mixture rest on your hair for 40-minutes at least for good outcome.
  • End the therapy with a hair shampoo in cold water.
The Beer Therapy

The Beer Therapy

Many use beer as hair conditioner but get shocked to know that beer works so good on split ends. Please note, for beer therapy you have to use real beer and no beer flavoured shampoo.

Process

  • Get an old hair spray bottle and clean it nicely.
  • Pour the entire beer in the hair spray bottle. Close the spray bottle tightly.
  • Wash your hair with cold water and tap it dry.
  • Now split your wet hair into sections and you can apply the beer spray over the mid- and end sections.
  • After five minutes wash your hair completely and you can use a shampoo now. This can be repeated once in a week.
The Vitamin E Therapy

The Vitamin E Therapy

When it comes to vitamin E for split ends - it works great. However often we don't know how to apply the vitamin E on the split ends of the hair as it comes in pill form. Well, there is no shortcut in application of vitamin E to hair split ends and you have to follow this with an elaborate therapy method.

Process

  • One, crush Vitamin E capsules into a fine powder and add few drops of water to it to make a paste. Using brush apply this on the split ends, let it rest and you can end with a hair wash.
  • Two, mix only the oil of few Vitamin E capsules in lukewarm water and create a wet mix. Massage the split strands of your hair. This is also a good way to grow new hair on the scalp.
The Milk And Cream Therapy

The Milk And Cream Therapy

Milk caters to all skin problems and no different is in case of split ends. In this therapy, there is use of both milk and cream together by combining into a paste form. If you want a quick relief from your split end problem then do try the milk and cream therapy repeating which twice in a week can resolve your issue.

Process

  • In a bowl, keep a tablespoon of cream and pour a half cup of milk in it. Whisk this until it is thick and completely mixed.
  • Apply the mixture on your entire hair wth hands or brush evenly. The rest time is fifteen minutes and in a month's use, you will see the difference.
Off To Bed Therapy

Off To Bed Therapy

A massive hair damage happens when we sleep as the hair rubs against the pillow and bed this takes off its natural oils and makes it harsh. The remedy here first is changing your pillow case to a silk one for the fabric helps to protect your hair. Next coming to the off to bed therapy, it has to be followed every day for sanguine results.

Process

  • Start at least an hour before going to sleep.
  • Use a clean comb to brush your hair such that it's free from tangles and other mess.
  • Making a braid is the best hairstyle at home at night but you can do what you feel comfortable, except for keeping your hair open.
  • Wrap your hair with a turban, scarf or shower cap before placing your head on the bed.
The Desi Ghee Therapy

The Desi Ghee Therapy

Split ends happen when your hair or scalp is not getting adequate moisture. Also, towels and exposure to sunlight take off the natural oils which result in more pathetic state of the hair. To simplify the state, here is a simple moisturizing hair therapy that you can do at home from tonight. It is good if you have an aunt, sister or mother to help you in this - or you can manage it alone.

Process

  • Take a bowl full of lukewarm ghee and massage it all over your hair.
  • When it comes to split ends be generous to apply more ghee.
  • Do it at the end of the day as with the ghee on your hair you can't step out of the house and also you have to give the ghee time to rest on your head.
  • After applying ghee and before going to bed - do not forget to tie your hair into a clean braid and wrap with a scarf or shower cap.

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