Having smooth and silky hair is perhaps the dream of every woman. The hair is built up of three layers and thousands of cells. Dry hair occurs when the hair does not receive enough moisture. This reduces its shine and can make the hair look lifeless, frizzy and dull. Men and women of any age can be affected by dry hair. Damaged hair is a result of inadequate nutrition and illness. Split ends are described as the breaking of the hair shaft due to too much heat and mechanical stress.
Causes of Split Ends
The causes of split ends are several. Here we have listed out a few main reasons.
- Nutritional deficiencies.
- Excessive use of styling products like gels, waxes and sprays.
- Overuse of styling tools like blow dryers and hot combs.
- Too much washing.
- Overuse of chemical treatments.
- Lack of regular trimming.
- Improper detangling methods.
- Overuse of inferior hair care products.
- Use of hot water.
Home Remedies for controlling Frizzy Hair and Curing Split Ends
One of the most important causes of frizzy hair is a lack of moisture. It is best to look after the problems of frizzy hair and hair split ends with effective home remedies that have absolutely no side effects.
Avocado
An Avocado based hair mask is one of the most well known hair masks for frizzy hair. Avocado is rich in Vitamin E, which helps to cure the frizz, and it also protects the skin cells from oxidizing. It is a great source of omega 3 Fatty Acids which helps to improve frizzy and damaged hair. Omega 3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. They are necessary for health. Food is the only source of Omega 3 fatty acids because the body can’t produce it. It reduces the risk of heart disease and helps in brain function, growth and development.
Ingredients:
Avocado-1
Olive oil-few drops
Mix one mashed avocado and few drops of olive oil. Apply the mixture throughout the hair. Leave it for 30 minutes and thereafter wash off with cold water.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the most renown home remedies for frizzy hair. Apple Cider Vinegar is a type of vinegar made from apple or cider. It is rich in potassium and acetic acid. The acid in apple cider vinegar will repair the frizz and give new life to damaged hair. It is a potent antimicrobial and can kill different types of bacteria. It prevents cancer, stroke, diabetes and can also can lower the level of blood sugar.
Ingredients:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Add apple cider vinegar to equal amounts of water. Shampoo the hair and then apply the mixture throughout the hair. Leave it for 15 minutes and thereafter wash off with cold water.
Bananas
A banana based hair pack is one of the most well known remedies for split ends. It is a great source of Vitamin A, C and E, natural oils, carbohydrates, potassium, zinc and iron; it repairs the cuticle and helps in improving the condition of hair. Bananas help improve the natural elasticity of hair and in that way also prevents split ends. Bananas also help your hair to look shiny and improve its growth. Further, they can cure hangovers, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, lower depression, relieve morning sickness and osteoporosis.
Ingredients:
Banana-1
Yogurt-3 tablespoons
Rose water-few drops
Lemon juice-1 teaspoon
Mix one banana, three tablespoons of yogurt, few drops of rose water and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the hair pack on your hair. Leave it for 60 minutes and thereafter wash off with cold water.
Egg mask
The best home made beauty tips for hair should include eggs. Eggs are rich in Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, collagen, calcium, folate, phosphorous and selenium. Eggs provide the best quality protein, protect our bones and promote healthy hair and nails. As the hair is mainly made up of protein, eggs help strengthen the hair follicles. They will make the hair smooth, reduce tangles, and increase resistance to breakage.
Ingredients:
Egg-1
Almond oil-1 teaspoon
Mix one teaspoon of almond oil and an egg yolk. Apply the mixture throughout the hair. Leave it for 30 minutes and thereafter wash off with water.
Honey
Honey is one of the most well known home remedies for dry hair. It is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are chemicals that transfer electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent, and they can prevent or slow cell damage. Honey is immensely beneficial for frizzy and damaged hair. It acts as a natural moisturizer and hair conditioner, making the hair softer and shinier. It strengthens the immune system and is effectively used to treat all kinds of health problems.
Ingredients:
Honey
Warm water
Add two tablespoons of honey to four cups of warm water. Leave for 30 minutes and thereafter shampoo the hair.
Aloe Vera Gel
An aloe vera based hair mask is one of the most well known hair masks for dry hair. It is also known for its anti-inflammatory quality that helps in reducing itchiness of scalp, dandruff and provides deep conditioning to hair by reducing excessive oil from scalp and hair strands. It promotes hair growth and luster, and improves the pH balance of the scalp. It also prevents hair loss.
Ingredient:
Aloe vera gel
Apply aloe vera oil throughout the hair. Leave it for 30 minutes and then shampoo the hair.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is one of the most well known home remedies for dry hair. It is a great source of saturated fats, caprylic acid, proteins and Vitamin E. It is an exfoliant that can destroy excess dead skin and clean out whatever substances have blocked the pores. Being low in sodium and high in potassium, coconut reduces the levels of high blood pressure and lowers the chance of stroke and heart attack.Coconut oil stimulates hair growth by getting deep into its follicles and promotes the scalp health fighting against such problems as insect bites, lice and dandruff. It also prevents hair breakage and split ends, contributing to hair length.
Ingredient
Coconut oil
Apply a small amount of coconut oil into the scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes and then shampoo the hair.
Beer
Beer is immensely good for dry hair, and is also used as a natural conditioner. Being prepared from hops, malt and yeast, it has several nourishing nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are great for hair. It stimulates hair growth. Beer can be used directly as a rinse post shampooing or mixed with hair masks.
Ingredient:
Beer
Open a beer and keep it for 60 minutes. Shampoo the hair and massage your scalp with beer for 15 minutes. Thereafter wash off the beer with cold water.
Beautiful hair is healthy hair, so try out these nourishing hair packs, using natural ingredients and say goodbye to dry hair and don’t forget to share your hair tips with us.
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Hi Bipasha,
I love these tips and want to try them soon, particularly the avocado one. I am concerned that some or all of these will strip the henna color from my hair. Should I be concerned about that or just use the home remedies without worry?
Thank you.
Cheers~
Leigh
I don’t think the home remedies will strip the henna dye.
My hair is so dull. Even am having hairfall nd split ends. Can u plz suggest me any home remedies. Wat should I do to add volume to my hair.
You can apply a mixture of yogurt and 2 beaten eggs on your hair, leave it on for 1 hour and wash off with water. This will help in adding shine and volume to your hair.
I got hair smoothening 2 times. Bt now a year has passed . Now my hair look very rough n curly. M not able to keep my hair open at all. Plz suggest something for this problem
You can try the remedies mentioned in this article.
may you please tell us more about omega 3 and how it effects hair ..does it make it softer and smoother and reduse double types and frizzy hair indeed …thanks
Oliy fishes, seeds and nuts are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, that contain DHA and EPA. Omega 3 fatty acids nourish the hair follicles and makes them stronger and healthier and adds a natural shine to hair. Omega 3 fatty acids are extremely beneficial for both hair and skin.
Hello.I really need help,i am fed up with my hair as it is completely damaged, dry, dull, rough and i have excessive split ends.i think the reason of my damage is that i use hot water on my hair & straighten my hair too often as i can’t manage it. I have tried the egg mask but it really did’nt work.please help!!!!
First of all get rid of the split ends by trimming your hair. Do hot oil massage 3 times a week by massaging your scalp with lukewarm coconut oil. Use a mild herbal shampoo to wash your hair. Use mayonnaise to condition your hair.
Hello ma’am
My hairs are dry and frizzy, I tried apple cider vinegar and it became more dry.:(
You can moisturize your hair with a mixture of castor oil and coconut oil 3 times a week.
Thank you ma’am
So I should not use apple cider vinegar.
What to do then
as after washing my hair becomes 5 times fluffy and this part I hate the most about my hair.
Hello Maam!! Actually i got problem as i got straigthen my hair
but after that my hair completely dry n aso having hair fall.after combing my hair,i saw lot of hair all over the floor n aso in comb
I aso have a scalp prob.
Can you suggest why type of shampoo and oil i can use because i want to grow my hair??? And aso reduce the hair fall
Hi bipasha,
My hair is very dry and rough. I also have a bald patch however there is regrowth on the patch.. But the growth is very slow ( it’s been over six months). Need your help to sort out this problem
My hairs so dull wavy or so frizzy and damagedialso try these tips please suggest me some tips for my hair
im 21years old girl
Before i had thick hair but now my hair is so thin
i have tried many oils like coconut,castor,olive and even i made alot home oil by mixing basil ,henna,neem -leaves and indian gooseberry etc
but nothing has worked . my hair still is same
also alot dandruff is on scalp
now split ends are haunting my hair
i dont use any machines my head .
completely natural
and i had a trim just weeks ago but still split ends are there
my marriage has been fixed
its after 4 months
so plz plz help me please please.
I took long shawers with hot water more then normal temperature in winters and also use hair dryer _at that time I’m not aware about its effect
But now my hair’s totally like dead dull broken and about 30 percent of my hair already reduced _please suggest me something for fast treatment _
And now my hair’s easily broken if I try even I do not feel much when I do this
And I also start oil massage what that also not much beneficial when I oiling the hairs it’s like apply on dead hairs
Tell me please what to go
M_age 20
I took long shawers with hot water more then normal temperature in winters and also use hair dryer _at that time I’m not aware about its effect
But now my hair’s totally like dead dull broken and about 30 percent of my hair already reduced _please suggest me something for fast treatment _
And now my hair’s easily broken if I try even I do not feel much when I do this
And I also start oil massage what that also not much beneficial when I oiling the hairs it’s like apply on dead hairs
Tell me please what to go
I have lot of dandruff . Due to small airconditioned room my scalp has become dry and due to which hair loss. Please suggest somethin for me.
What if i mix all the ingredients like coconut milk, lemon juice, olive oil and honey together?
Hi mam!
My problem is very acute. My scalp is oily n my hair r very fizzy. If I put oil or mayo or yogurt, I get hairfall. I don’t do any hair styling still the hair r very fizzy. I have tried apple cider vinegar n egg but no help. Plz suggest what shud I do.
Hello,
my hair is frizzy and have spilt ends .moreover i have dandruff too and after trimming the hair ,the length of the hair remains the same as it was before trimming .
can you please suggest a solution which can cure these problems .