When the natural oil from our scalp fails to reach the tips, it can lead to the development of split ends. There are many reasons for our hair becoming dry - washing your hair with hot water, overexposure to extreme weather conditions, sun, and pollution, and not oiling and conditioning the hair regularly. Also, if you subject your hair to harmful chemicals in shampoos, conditioners, hair colors, and dyes, and blow dryers, it will strip away the moisture from the hair. You must eliminate all these factors. In addition, you must drink lots of water to keep your hair hydrated, and do not wash your hair everyday. You also need to condition your hair every time you wash it.
Avocado, as you heard correctly, is known to be effective in getting rid of dry hair and split ends. It’s rich in vitamins, natural oils, and protein. To make use of it, mash one ripe avocado into a paste and apply on your hair. You can also mix it with mayonnaise, lime juice, or olive oil. After the application, wrap your hair with a towel soaked in hot water to help the scalp absorb the goodness of avocado. Keep it on for 30 minutes before washing it off. It will condition your hair and protect it from dryness as well as split ends.
A host of other home remedies also keep split ends at bay. Mix one tea spoon of almond oil and one teaspoon of honey with one egg yolk and apply it on the hair and scalp. Keep it on for 30 minutes and then wash it off. Take an egg and beat it to make a smooth blend. Pour this mixture on your hair and scalp and massage with your fingers thoroughly. Keep it on for a few minutes and wash it off thoroughly. Oiling your hair regularly is also a great remedy. Mix and heat coconut oil, olive oil and castor oil, and massage it on your hair and scalp well. Wrap a towel soaked in hot water around your head for 20 minutes and shampoo well. One cannot restore the split hairs back to normal; so, you need to have them snipped off before they spread further. Getting your hair trimmed around three centimeters, every four to six weeks, from the tips is also a good way to prevent split ends. When you re-grow the trimmed part, you need to keep all the above mentioned tips in mind to prevent dryness and split ends.