Olive oil for hair: what are its benefits?
Olive oil has been used for centuries in Mediterranean cuisine, at the same time that it was part of home remedies or beauty rituals, thanks to being a perfect hydrant that today continues to be used in countless creams and masks of natural cosmetics.
Olive oil has always been used in the Mediterranean for various uses beyond gastronomic and, without going any further, our grandmothers applied it to achieve a greater shine in the hair.
Currently, with the return to interest in the benefits of what nature gives us, olive oil is part of the beauty routine for many people’s face and hair, and is a common ingredient in the products of small ecological brands, but also giants from the world of beauty.
From Beloleum, Aragon Premium Oil, we wanted to investigate What are the most common uses of “liquid gold” in hair. Discover them too and benefit from all the advantages provided by this natural remedy for dry and damaged hair.
3 great benefits of olive oil in the hair
1. More hydrated hair
It is ideal for dealing with the effects of the sun, chlorine, the application of heat or dyes. It is enough with a few drops to feel the results in dry, frizzy or damaged hair.
2. Stronger hair
Thanks to the vitamin E present in olive oil, it is favored that the hair is stronger and less brittle. Therefore, it is ideal for open ends.
3. Anti-inflammatory
Olive oil helps soothe the itching of the scalp and, although it is usually only applied to the tips due to its high fat content, in many cases it is ideal to relieve this part of the skin.
In which cases do you use olive oil for hair?
Olive oil for dry and damaged hair
One of the main attributes of olive oil for hair is its hydration power, which makes it perfect for hair with a tendency to dry, damaged hair, dyed hair, for split ends or for the most punished hair burned by some treatment. If you have oily hair, olive oil will not be your best ally then. Here are some examples for your application:
- Dry before washing: Always apply olive oil from stockings to ends, making it reach the end with your fingers. With a shower cap, let it act at least an hour before the shower. If you are going to take your morning shower, you can let it act all night! Of course, this application requires washing, if not, the result will be too greasy hair.
- With an olive oil mask: In addition to as a serum, you can apply the oil to a completely natural honey-based mask. For one use, put two teaspoons of oil for one of honey (or scoops depends on the length and thickness of your hair). Mix these ingredients well and let your mask act for a few minutes before completely washing your hair.
- as final touch: It is the perfect touch for dry and frizzy hair. Just apply a couple of drops on your hand and apply them at the end of the mane, dry and with freshly washed hair.
For dull hair
Olive oil has been used in a traditional way to gain shine on muted manes. Again, just put a few drops in the palm of your hand and apply from the middle of the hair to the ends. Don’t go overboard! Just to give the right shine that the driest hair needs.
olive oil for curly hair
Olive oil is one of those recommended for people with curly hair who use the LOC (Oil, Cream) method. This beauty routine indicated for high porosity hair that does not retain moisture well consists of applying a conditioner without rinsing (Leave In), an oil to seal hydration (oil) and, finally, the styling cream (Cream).
The proper way to apply olive oil without rinsing is to put a little in the palm of your hand and spread it well. Next, apply on the lower part of the hair, affecting the tips. To avoid oily hair, do not overdo it with the product, a few drops are enough. In addition to olive oil, you can also use argan or castor oil.
Olive oil for frizzy hair
In this case, it is also applied with dry hair, always from stockings to ends. Just as for curly hair, place just a little oil on your palm and spread evenly across your hair to reduce the well-known ‘frizz’.
For irritation and itching of the scalp
As we saw in this article about the Cosmetic uses of olive oil for the skin, Olive oil has properties not only moisturizing, but also antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. For this reason, in some cases its benefits can be extended from the hair to the skin, applying olive oil in the mane and affecting with the tips of the hands on the scalp, letting it act all night with a shower hat. This application can help combat dryness, itching and dandruff with a 100 percent natural product.
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