Split End Treatment. Must we always snip, snip, snip?

The most common ‘solution’ for split end treatment is to cut them. A snip here and there is certainly the quickest way to get rid of split ends, but, how about addressing the cause instead. Follow me here: if you can prevent split ends, you won’t have to cut split ends. So you can stop searching for a split end treatment. You'll find that split end prevention is an excellent way to improve the overall condition of your hair.

Split End Treatment and Prevention –by L.J. O’Neal, writer

Now, if you’re a creature of habit and simply must trim your split ends, then please do so sparingly. Every 2- 3 months (seriously that’s all that’s needed for healthy, well-cared for natural hair) have a hair stylist trim only your split ends. Make sure your stylist knows that all you want is a light trimming of the ends (not a haircut) or you may start to wonder why your hair isn't getting any longer.

Split End Prevention

The following recipes are proven ways to get healthy hair and prevent split ends.

Split End Olive Oil Steam Treatment

Massage hair and scalp with olive oil. After 2 hours, steam hair for 30 minutes (wrap a towel dipped in hot water around head, avoiding face). Wash hair using a mix of Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth) and whole milk (use buttermilk for oily hair). Let dry naturally (olive oil will be absorbed. The next day, shampoo hair with a mild shampoo (suggest: Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder or Imbue shampoo from Saba Botanical).

Castor Oil and Egg Yolk -Hair Steam Recipe
1 or 2 egg yolks, 2 tbsp. cold-pressed castor oil, 1 tsp. vinegar and 1 tsp. glycerin. Beat until frothy and massage lightly into your scalp. Steam (Cover with a plastic cap; then rinse a towel in hot water, wrap around the head and let cool naturally). Rinse off. This conditioner makes hair thicker, shiny, soft and manageable.

Milk and Egg Yolk Hair Mask

A hair mask is a great way to prevent split ends: Whip together 2 egg yolks and 3/4 to 1 cup of milk (depending on hair length), until foamy. Apply on the hair. Cover your head with shower cap for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. Do not use hot water.

Amla, Reetha, Shikakai and Egg Yolk Deep Conditioner
Make a paste by mixing 2 egg yolks, 2 tbsp. each of Amla, Reetha and Shikakai powder. Massage on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo like Imbue ™ Natural Shampoo. Rinse a towel in hot water, wrap around the head and let cool naturally. Repeat it for 2-3 times a week.

Rosemary Leave-in Treatment

Mix 1 tablespoon of dry, crushed rosemary leaves into 12 ounces cup of water. Massage into hair from ends to the scalp. Don’t rinse out. Use 1-3 times a week, after shampooing or co-wash.

Oil Seal

Oil seal your hair by lightly massaging a very small amount of oil into your ends . Jojoba, lavender and rosemary are some oils easily absorbed and help prevent split ends. You don’t have to worry about having oily shine or hands. Feel free to experiment and make your own variations of the above recipes that help to stop split ends. You’ll prevent split ends and love the results. Most important: you'll love those soft, supple and radiant locks!

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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

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Remember These Tips for Great Natural Hair?

Have you read our blog posts on natural hair tips? If you haven’t kept up, here are a few reminders:

Hair Loss: Shikakai

Shikakai is known as, “fruit for hair”. Shikakai conditions from the hair root and is used as a mild cleansing shampoo in India; an excellent cleanser for natural hair. It’s very mild with a naturally low pH. Shikakai is also known to promote hair growth by nourishing the scalp at the glandular level. It also can strengthen hair roots. (This is good news for anybody transitioning from a chemical perm or relaxer to natural hair that might be worried about hair loss).

However, it’s important to remember that, traditionally, prior to washing the hair with plants containing Saponin (like soap nuts or the healthy hair growth plant, Shikakai), the user massages the scalp at the hair root with coconut oil or castor oil.

Hair Loss and Split Ends Treatment:
Amla and Shikakai Combination

Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is used as an ancient treatment to maintain healthy hair. Amla especially is renowned for its healing effect on the hair (it nourishes dry scalp, stops hair loss and makes it manageable) and nowadays is used in spas.

Massage the scalp with coconut oil or castor oil. Then:

Combine 2 tablespoons each of Amla Powder and Shikakai Powder; add enough (room temperature) water to make into a paste. Apply to hair. Cover with plastic cap for approximately 10-15 minutes. Rinse out thoroughly.
This is an excellent remedy for split ends.

Regular Maintenance Required for Great-Looking Natural Hair

If we rarely attempt to provide proper care for our hair, then we shouldn't expect miraculous results from minimal efforts. A regular routine must be established and adhered to if we want to minimize hair loss and promote hair growth. Over time, this regular routine will become a very simple process as we accustom ourselves to it.

1.     Daily hair care.
2.     Weekly or biweekly: mild shampoo and regular conditioning.
3.     Monthly deep conditioning.
4.     Use natural, herbal products that are proven to stop hair loss and promote hair growth.
5.     Clip split ends every 2-3 months as necessary, but use extreme caution: don’t cut off your hair growth!

A word of caution about clipping split ends:

To grow longer hair, NEVER clip more than 1/8”-1/4” (inch) per month. If we do, we’ll literally be cutting away our new hair growth! The reason is that most hair grows about 1/2” (inch) per month, totaling six (6) inches a year. Do the math. This is totally within our control. A tiny snipping of split ends is all that is really necessary, especially if we want to see visible hair growth results.

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