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Brilio.net - Experiencing split ends that are clearly visible is quite a disturbing problem. Hair ends that look dry, broken and split make some people less confident. The reason is, this condition is a sign that the hair is unhealthy . Not only that, the appearance of split ends also makes your appearance less than optimal.
Split ends can occur when the cuticle splits into two or more. This is due to damage to the hair cuticle surface. Now, when the outer layer of hair is exposed, split ends or split ends can occur.
There are several habits that cause this problem to arise. The first factor is excessive use of heating tools, such as hair dryers, flat irons and curling irons. These bad habits can directly cause damage to the cuticles, causing hair to become brittle and split ends.
The second factor can be caused by the environment, such as exposure to sunlight, air pollution and chlorine in water. All of these things trigger damage to the cuticle and cause hair damage . Not only that, washing your hair using chemical products can also cause split ends. The reason is, these chemical products can remove natural oils and moisture from hair, making it dry and damaged.
To restore the beauty and health of your hair, you need to do intensive care. You don't need to cut it to get rid of split ends, because there are other methods you can use, such as using a hair mask made from cooking ingredients.
This method was demonstrated by YouTube user @smbeautylandstudio2305 who uses coconut oil as a hair mask to treat split ends. The coconut oil is then combined using other natural ingredients, namely lemon, honey and aloe vera gel.
Benefits of coconut oil for treating split ends
Reporting from healthline.com, coconut oil contains fatty acids which can moisturize dry and brittle hair. By maintaining hair's natural moisture, coconut oil can help prevent breakage and the formation of split ends.
Meanwhile, the vitamin E content in coconut oil helps protect hair from damage caused by free radicals and damaging environmental factors. The protein content in coconut oil even helps strengthen hair structure and prevent brittleness.
Can lemon, aloe vera gel and honey treat split ends?
The three additional ingredients, such as lemon, aloe vera gel, and honey have their respective benefits and contents. Lemon has astringent properties that help freshen the scalp, clean dirt and excess oil, and help prevent hair damage. The presence of vitamin C in lemon is also effective in strengthening hair and increasing collagen production.
Honey is a natural moisturizer that helps maintain hair moisture, preventing dryness and brittleness which can cause split ends. Not only that, honey is believed to contain antioxidants which help protect hair from damage caused by free radicals. This content is claimed to maintain the strength and elasticity of hair.
Meanwhile, aloe vera gel is very effective in moisturizing the hair and scalp, while healing damage and inflammation that may occur on the scalp. Containing various nutrients such as vitamins A, C, E, and B12, as well as amino acids that are important for healthy hair, aloe vera gel helps improve hair structure and prevent the formation of split ends.
So how do you use and make a hair mask from the ingredients above? Come on, take a look at the steps below as summarized by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel @smbeautylandstudio2305, Friday (8/3).
Material:
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- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
How to make:
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1. Prepare a clean bowl
2. Add lemon juice
3. Mix aloe vera gel and coconut oil
4. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
5. The hair mask is ready for you to use.
How to use:
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1. Part your hair into several sections
2. Apply the mask to all layers of hair
3. Let stand for approximately 40 minutes
4. Clean the mask using regular shampoo and water
5. Repeat the use of the mask regularly, so that your split ends become healthy again.
(brl/mal)
