TBH, our favourite thing about getting a fresh chop is having bouncy and split-end-free hair. However, no matter what your hair type is, split ends are inevitable. At some point or the other, we all have tried to snip off the frayed ends ourselves, only to have them re-appear a month or two after. Not only do split ends compromise the health of our hair shaft, but also diminish its luster and shine.
But don’t you worry as we’re here to give you some tried-and-tested hacks to get rid of these pesky split ends without compromising your hair length. The best part? You don’t even need to step foot in a salon. Keep swiping for nutrient-dense DIYs to keep your strands healthy and seal those split-ends for good.
Say Goodbye To Split-Ends With These Tried-And-Tested Haircare DIYs
The Ultra-Nourishing Mask
Pexels
You’ll Need:
- Avocado
- Yogurt
Method:
Step 1: Cut the avocado into two halves and remove the pit. Add it to a bowl and mash it using a fork.
Step 2: Next add 1 cup of yogurt to the same bowl and mix it thoroughly until the consistency seems fine. Now apply this smooth, creamy paste to your hair and let it sit for 40-45 minutes. Wash thoroughly with a sulfate-free shampoo and follow it up with your conditioner.
To Be Egg-Xact
You’ll Need
- Eggs
- Olive Oil
- Honey
Method:
Step 1: First, separate the egg white and retain the yolk in a bowl.
Step 2: Whisk the egg yolk and add 2to 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey to it. Apply onto wet hair and leave for about 30 minutes before rinsing it off.
Oh! Honey
Pexels
You’ll Need:
- Organic honey
- Olive oil
Method:
Step 1: To a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of raw organic honey along with 3 tablespoons of olive oil
Step 2: Apply the mixture to your hair after shampooing. Leave for about 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse it off with a nourishing sulfate-free shampoo and repeat the process at least once a week for best results.
The Citrusy DIY
You’ll need:
- Banana
- Lemon
- Yogurt
- Rosewater
Method:
Step 1: Take a banana and mash it in a small bowl.
Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of rose water to the bowl. Apply to your hair and leave for about 30 minutes before rinsing it off with a shampoo. Use this mask at least once a week for best results.
The Two-Ingredient DIY
Pexels
You’ll Need:
- Papaya
- Yogurt
Method:
Step 1: To a bowl, add 4 tablespoons of mashed papaya with 2 tablespoons of yogurt.
Step 2: Mix the ingredients until the consistency seems fine. Apply this mask to your hair, slap on a shower cap, and leave it on for around 25-30 minutes. Then, rinse and shampoo as usual.
Are you going to give these DIYs a try? Let us know in the comments section.
Featured Image: Instagram