A few years back, I didn't know what split ends are. When one fine day I was, as usual, playing with my hair and I noticed why is it breaking in so many directions. Some were cut from the middle. I thought it might be a hair disease. Oh God! what do I do now. I was pressing my hair with iron at that time. Imagine! how strong my hair must have been that it dealt with such harsh conditions.
You must be very well aware of the teenage years me when you are dealing with the 'looks' issue. I was in school. I had just started using straighteners very badly and almost daily.
Another fine day I was chatting with my friends in the hostel when someone told me who have so many split ends. That was the time, it turned into an embarrassment.

Split ends are one of the most common hair problems experienced by mostly all of us. It is actually a type of hair damage that starts at the end of the hair shaft. However, it can occur anywhere on the length of the hair as you can also have in the middle of a hair strand.

Disclaimer: It is not a gender-specific post. Generally, split ends occur in long hair. Men think they don't have them. But check once again!

Mainly split ends are caused by many external factors such as physical, mechanical and environmental. Some internal factors cause split ends that are related to your hormones, diet as well as vitamins and minerals. Deficiencies of mineral and vitamins can lead to split ends hair problem which is considered as the main things to promote healthy hair.

Split ends will never let you hair grow longer

Basic Things to keep in mind to prevent split ends:

1. Trimming on a regular basis:

Everyday washing, as well as combing, can cause wear and tear, and so it is not easy to prevent split ends totally. If left untreated they make the hair look dull, damaged and unkempt. You can't reverse the damage done, you have only one way that is regular trimming after every 3 months or so.

2. Oiling your hair:

Oiling your hair at least 2 or 3 times every week regularly is very much important as is considered to be the best way to maintain healthy hair. Oiling nourishes your hair, restores moisture balance, prevents split ends, and dryness.

You can mix vitamin E capsules, castor oil or any other essential oil to get the added benefits.

3. Dry hair with care:

Drying your hair with utmost care is very much essential for healthy hair growth. The main cause of split ends includes rubbing your dry hair with a towel in unnatural directions. In this way, your hair will cause damage, breakage and split ends.

4. Using an appropriate comb:

Using a wide-tooth comb will help to reduce hair breakage and split ends. Always comb from end to and gently move towards up. Apply conditioner followed by a hair serum after hair wash to untangle hair with ease.

5. Restrict usage of heat appliances:

Blow dryers and heat curlers are the most common reasons for split ends and breakage. Avoid using these types of heating appliances on hair to avoid hair from damage. Best way to dry your hair without damage is to let it dry naturally or instead use anti-heat sprays.

Coming to our post's main essence- 

Dadi Maa Ke Nuskhe/ home remedies to treat split ends:

Split ends cause your hair ends look untidy and can also, lower the confidence level too. Dadi Maa key Nuskhe for split ends are so natural that it will cure hair problems without side effects to our scalp or hair. These remedies are very easily available at home and there is no need of splurging money on them too. Let's check them out:

Egg mask

Only 'Egg whites' to be used if you have oily hair

One of the best home remedies for split ends is to try out an egg mask. It is among the top on the list of Dadi Maa key Nuskhe for split ends and best home treatment for damaged hair.

• Beat egg yolk and mix two tablespoons of olive oil in it with honey.
• Apply this mixture of damp hair and wait for 30 minutes.
• After that wash it with regular shampoo.

Aloe Vera

The secret of Cleopatra's beauty is in your hands

Aloe vera works as a great moisturizer for dry and damaged hair prone to split ends. Plus, it promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.

• Extract fresh Aloe Vera from two of its leaves and mix it with one tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Apply the mixture and wait for 30 mins and then wash off with normal water.

Banana mask

Most fragrant hair mask ever used!

Bananas are rich in carbohydrates, natural oils and potassium that strengthen hair minimizes breakage by restoring your hair's natural elasticity, and facilitates repair of damaged hair and is the best way to repair split ends at home naturally.

• Cut one ripe banana in pieces and blend it in a blender.
• Add 2 tbsp plain yogurt with lemon juice and rose water or you can add 1 tsp mustard oil also.
• Mix them all and apply this banana mask on your hair
• Wait for an hour and wash off.

Papaya

Papaya is like 'Papa' of all the fruits

Papaya is fully packed with amino acids and protein. It makes your hair soft by treating split ends naturally. Eating the fruit at least thrice a week can help reduce hair thinning and controls dandruff. Hair mask containing papaya can also help treat dry and flaky scalp.

• Take one ripe papaya and mix mashed banana and yogurt in it.
• You can also add coconut oil with honey too to make it homemade conditioner for split ends.
• Apply this homemade pack for split ends on hair and wait for 30 minutes.
• Wash your hair with clean water.

Black lentils( Urad ki dal)

Intake of the pulses should be greater than their application, any day!

• Take 1/2 cup black lentils with 1 tbsp of fenugreek seeds (methi dana) and 1/2 cup curd.
•  Apply this amazing hair mask for split ends from root to tip and rest for 1 hour.
•  After 1 hour wash it with a regular mild shampoo.

Beer

I got 99 problems and beer solves all of them

• Wash your hair with your regular shampoo and apply the conditioner
• Take 1/2 cup beer and mix it with water. Add 2 tbsps of apple cider vinegar. Gently massage for 1 min not more than that.
• Let it hair dry naturally after applying beer and not to worry about the smell as it will disappear after hair dries up.

Once the travel bug bites you then there ain't any medicine to treat you. A few months back, I got an opportunity to travel to my love, Himachal Pradesh. I wonder why I am a Kashmiri, who has never been to Kashmir and not a Himachali. God's plan!

I must say that Himachal is the best thing that has ever happened to Delhites. A long weekend comes and Himalaya here I come.


I had no plans for trekking this time. We simply boarded a bus from Delhi to Bhuntar. Final destination was supposed to be decided on the road. This time I had a company which prefers 'chilling' instead of 'trekking'. So we decided to go to this village called Kalga.

Beautiful Bridge of Bhuntar ( Ignore the Polythene)

Although, it has an airport too. Still, the buses remain the easiest and cheapest way to reach Bhuntar.

Kalga is less populated and the houses are far from each other. Not that far, but more scattered than what you will find in Tosh. You won't hear late night trance music playing. It is calm yet vibrant both at the same time.

I do not know whether I should be happy or regretful that I finally mustered the strength to pen down my blog and edit this long due post and video of my Kheer Ganga trek (almost 6 months, sobs😢). This happened because I was focusing on the video, and editing a video is a gigantic task!

So without digressing much, I will head straight to the topic:

The trip began on Wednesday. It was going to be a long weekend holiday because it was Diwali time. There was a pang of guilt inside me that this Diwali, I was not going home, my grandmother would be alone at home, without me. But I was keen to go to Spiti this time.

Wait..wait..wait wasn't this post about Kheer Ganga? You must be wondering right now!

The thing is my brother & I was eager to visit Spiti anyhow. Now that we had 4 days off from our offices, we could have easily taken 1 or 2 days further off and tick Spiti off the bucket list✅ But destiny had its own plans.
On Wednesday night, we boarded our HRTC bus. I really recommend the govt. volvo buses whenever you are traveling to the mountains. They are the most comfortable and are on time always.

Day 1 (Manali Day):

Welcome to Manali!

We got down at Manali bus stand. I cannot explain how the breath of fresh cold air captivated me for a few seconds only to be ruined by the shrilling noise of buses, unruly taxis, and their drivers. The mismanagement was clearly visible.

A proper set up is needed where buses, autos, and taxis can stand separately along with the installation of dustbins every 100 meters because it is one of the busiest bus stands in the Himachal Pradesh.
We inquired about the mode of transport to Spiti. Buses were shut down on that route because snowfall was expected during that time. And taxis were charging freaking 12,000/- for one side.

Waterfalls on the way to Kheerganga, the view, doggies and me!

If you don't have water, you know what to do ;)