Olive oil for hair - beneficial properties and recipes

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Since ancient times, olive oil has been considered “liquid gold.” Only nobles and wealthy merchants could afford to use it for cosmetic purposes. Nowadays, olive oil is available to everyone. The combination of beneficial properties of olive oil helps maintain healthy hair and skin. Cosmetic procedures with olive oil will be beneficial for any hair type.

Benefits of olive oil for hair

Olive oil is an indispensable product not only on the kitchen shelf, but also in the housewife’s cosmetic bag.
The oil has a large number of essential components that are needed not only by the hair, but also by the entire body. Olive oil contains :

Fatty acids (oleic, linoleic). Unsaturated fatty acids accelerate hair growth and save from various types of itching and flaking;
Phenols, which are antioxidants for hair and skin;
Vitamins A, E, D and K. A lack of these vitamins leads to weakened immunity, loss of hair shine, and dry and brittle hair.

Thanks to these components, olive oil is used in the treatment of hair loss and even baldness. Vitamins and acids take care of curls and scalp, nourishing and moisturizing the strands. The oil's nutrients help relieve itching by soothing and nourishing the scalp. The components of the oil are good for dry, damaged and split ends.

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By combining olive oil with other beneficial substances, the product will help :

Get rid of dryness, brittleness and split ends;
Eliminate dandruff and dead tissue;
Make strands thicker and give them a healthy shine;
Treat hair loss.

Also, procedures with olive oil can get rid of lice (pediculosis).

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Ways to use olive oil for hair

Most often, olive oil is used to treat dry, damaged hair. It can be used in pure form or making various masks. Before using the oil, it is recommended to heat the liquid in a water bath (up to 30-35°) or in a microwave oven for 5-10 seconds.

To achieve a positive result, all masks must be performed regularly. The length of therapy depends on each prescription individually. On average, the course is 1-2 months.

Before using any recipe, you should check the product for an allergic reaction.

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In its purest form

The method of applying the oil varies depending on the existing need.
If olive oil is used as a preventive measure and general moisturizing, the liquid can be applied to the entire length of the hair. For medium length, 2-3 tablespoons of oil will be enough. To get rid of split ends, the product is applied only to them. There is no need to distribute the product over the entire length. It is especially not recommended to use oil in its pure form for hair prone to oiliness. If you have dry strands but oily roots, avoid applying pure oil to your scalp. It is better to soak your curls in oil and distribute the liquid or apply the product only to the ends.

To nourish and restore dry hair, you need to ensure that the product is absorbed as best as possible into both the strands and the skin. To do this, you should follow simple recommendations :

Apply the oil to your head using massage movements. It is also better to use a toothbrush to better distribute the liquid at the roots. You can apply the oil using a cotton pad, soaking the required areas with the liquid;
Do not distribute the oil along the length of the strands with your hands, so as not to injure them. To do this, you should use a comb or comb;
The oil should be applied to damp but not wet hair. You can also spray your hair with a spray bottle;
To get rid of excess product during the procedure, you can blot your hair with a dry cloth or towel;
You need to cleanse your curls after the procedure using shampoo. You can also rinse your hair with a herbal decoction to get rid of excess oil;
The procedure with oil should be carried out for 40-60 minutes.

Also, to achieve the best results, during the procedure you should wrap your curls in plastic and a towel.

Contains masks

Hair masks with olive oil are used to treat any hair type.
Masks are especially relevant for hair that is weakened after numerous chemical and thermal treatments. Those with oily strands should pay attention to masks that contain disinfectant and antibacterial products, such as alcohol or lemon. Those with dry hair can use any recipe without fear of drying out their curls.

When using masks that contain onion or garlic, you should take care to thoroughly cleanse the product from your curls. When rinsing, you should use colorless henna or add essential oil or lemon juice to the mixture of mask ingredients. When adding onions to the mixture, you should make sure that only the juice gets into the mask, since the gruel contains the main unpleasant odor.

During the procedure, you should carefully monitor the time. Active ingredients such as red pepper or onion may cause skin irritation, itching or a slight burn.

Recipes for hair masks with olive oil

Folk recipes include a large number of masks using olive oil. Recipes with eggs, cinnamon, and honey receive a large number of positive reviews, which actively nourish, restore hair, and also strengthen the roots. A combination of olive oil with onion or red pepper will help activate hair growth.

With egg

In folk recipes, yolk is often found as a shampoo substitute. The product perfectly cleanses and nourishes hair. Homemade chicken eggs are the healthiest, as they contain more nutrients.

A hair mask made from eggs and olive oil actively nourishes, strengthens and moisturizes hair, and also eliminates split ends. ingredients are required for the mask :

30 ml olive oil;
1 yolk;
15 ml apple cider vinegar.

To prepare the mixture, you need to mix all the products until smooth. The resulting mask is applied only to the strands, avoiding areas at the hair root. The procedure lasts 30-40 minutes, after which the mask is washed off with warm water.

With banana

A mask with olive oil and banana will help restore dry, dull hair and eliminate split ends. Bananas contain vitamins A, B, C, E, which promote faster regeneration of skin cells and hair structure. Vitamins nourish curls, preventing hair loss.

The mask will require the following ingredients :

1 medium sized banana;
3-4 tbsp. l. olive oil;
100 ml yogurt.

To prepare the mask, you need to chop the banana in a blender. Then add yogurt and butter to the mixture and stir until smooth.

It is recommended to apply the mixture only to the strands, avoiding the root zone. The mask is kept for 30 minutes , after which the curls are cleaned with warm water and shampoo. For best results, a certain temperature must be maintained during the procedure. Therefore, before applying, it is recommended to warm up the mask a little. It is also worth wrapping your hair in plastic and a bath towel.

Masks with banana and olive oil can be done 1-2 times a week . With regular use, the result will be visible in 1.5-2 months.

With lemon

Lemon is an essential source of vitamin C, which energizes the body and supports the immune system. The rich chemical composition of lemon juice combined with olive oil will allow you to :

eliminate dandruff and itching;
restore the balance of sebum secretion;
strengthen hair roots;
restore healthy shine to hair and facilitate the styling process.

To prepare the mask you will need the following ingredients: 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice and 2 tbsp. l. olive oil. They need to be mixed until a homogeneous consistency, after which the liquid should be slightly warmed. The mixture is applied to the scalp with massaging movements, then distributed along the length of the hair with a comb.

During the procedure, your head must be insulated. To do this, you need to put a bath cap on your head and then wrap it in a towel. This mask can be kept on your head for up to 2 hours, then washed off. When cleansing your hair, it is recommended to use shampoo.

Lemon juice has lightening properties, so you should not use this ingredient on freshly colored hair.

With red pepper

Red pepper contains capsaicin, which plays the role of a stimulant of nerve endings. Due to this, red pepper helps to speed up hair growth. Pepper also contains vitamins, minerals and proteins that help restore and strengthen damaged hair.

ingredients are required for the mask :

2 tsp. ground red pepper;
2 tbsp. l. olive oil.

To prepare the mask, you need to mix the products until smooth. Then you need to apply the mixture to your head with massage movements. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes . It is important not to overcook the mixture, as the pepper causes a burning sensation.

The mask can be done no more than once a week for 1-2 months. If you do the mask regularly, the result will be strong, healthy hair.

With alcohol

When treating hair loss and baldness, a mask of olive oil and alcohol will help.
Ingredients needed for cooking

1 tbsp. l. olive oil;
2 tbsp. l. alcohol

Olive oil must be heated to 30-35º. Oil and alcohol should be mixed and rubbed into the scalp with massaging movements. The procedure lasts from 40 minutes to 1 hour .

It is recommended to put a bath cap on your head and wrap your hair with a towel. You should not make masks more than 2 times a week, as alcohol dries out your hair. To prepare a mask, you can use not only 70% alcohol, but also vodka, cognac or tincture.

With cinnamon and honey

Honey is well known to every housewife for its beneficial properties.
It is used in the treatment of colds, to improve immunity and simply as a food product. Bee honey has the ability to heal damage, soften the skin, strengthen hair follicles and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Cinnamon stimulates blood flow to blood vessels, which stimulates hair growth.

The combination of the beneficial properties of olive oil, cinnamon and honey will allow you to :

Rid your hair of dandruff;
Restore weakened curls;
Strengthen hair follicles;
Accelerate the growth of strands.

ingredients are required for the mask :

20 ml olive oil;
20 ml liquid honey;
5 g ground cinnamon.

Before cooking, you need to heat the olive oil in a water bath. Then you need to add honey and cinnamon to the mixture and mix the contents until smooth.

The mask is applied to damp hair for 30-40 minutes. During the procedure, it is recommended to wrap your hair in plastic and a towel. With regular use of this composition, the result will be visible within a month. Curls will grow faster, becoming shinier and stronger.

With onion

Onions are a versatile product. Thanks to its beneficial properties, it has a comprehensive effect on hair, restoring it after serious damage.

Onions contain :

Minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron;
Alkaloids;
Vitamins B, C, K, PP;
Squirrels.

These substances will help get rid of dandruff, strengthen hair roots, and stop hair loss. To prepare the mask you will need :

2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
1 tbsp. l. onion juice.

To prepare the mask, you need to mix olive oil and onion juice, then apply the liquid to the roots of your hair, distributing it along the length. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes, after which you need to thoroughly clean your hair with warm water. The mask can be done no more than once a week.

Onions have a specific smell , so you should pay special attention to cleaning. Add vinegar or lemon juice to the water to remove the smell, use shampoo.

Before applying a mask with onions, you need to remember that the smell is absorbed most easily on severely damaged hair. But with regular use of masks, the result will be visible after just a few uses.

With henna

Henna is a natural dye that has antibacterial and nourishing properties that affect the hair structure.
Henna may have pigment or may be colorless. Colorful henna is obtained from the leaves, and colorless henna is obtained from the stems of lavsonia. For cosmetic purposes, colorless henna is used, either in its pure form or by adding it to masks. The mask will require the following ingredients :

1 tbsp. l olive oil;
1 tbsp. l. colorless henna;
1 chicken yolk;
1 tsp honey;
1 tsp cognac.

To prepare, you need to thoroughly mix the henna and oil, and then add the yolk, honey and cognac.

The mixture is applied to the hair roots with massaging movements and distributed along the entire length. The procedure lasts 40-50 minutes , then the mask is washed off with warm water and plenty of shampoo. You can use the mask no more than once a week, carrying out the course for 2 months.

With avocado

Avocado is a fruit plant that has many beneficial properties. The fruits of the plant contain :

Antioxidants that fight premature aging;
Minerals (potassium, copper, iron, magnesium), the lack of which leads to weakening and hair loss. The microelements contained in the avocado fruit compensate for their deficiency and give the curls a healthy, strong appearance;
Fatty acids that provide nutrition to hair. Also, such acids retain moisture in the strands;
Vitamins A, E, D, B6. The combination of these components supports the body’s immunity and gives hair a healthy shine and strengthened roots.

To prepare the mask you need:

2 tbsp. l. oils;
Pulp of half an avocado;
1 tbsp. l. honey

The necessary ingredients must be mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained and applied to the head, distributing from roots to ends. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes, after which the mask is washed off with warm water and shampoo. It is recommended to wrap your hair in plastic and a bath towel.

Olive oil and honey mask

Hair masks made from oil and honey are primarily suitable for dry hair.

This combination of ingredients has a significant effect on weak, dull and split strands.
Hair masks made from olive oil and honey will be
no less effective since the substances included in the composition have a cleansing effect, removing fatty secretions from the scalp. Classic mask recipe:

Mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of liquid honey.
Warm the resulting mixture to room temperature.
Rub most of the composition into the hair roots, distribute the rest along the entire length.
Put on a bag or cap and wrap a towel on top.
After 30-45 minutes, rinse off with shampoo and balm.

A mask made with honey and olive oil restores the health and strength of curls, nourishing the hair with beneficial vitamins. Mask with honey, yolk and oil for dry hair:

Mix 1 raw egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of liquid honey and 2 tablespoons of oil into a homogeneous mixture.
Heat the mass and repeat the above procedure.

This mask moisturizes and nourishes hair well, gives shine and smoothness. Instead of olive oil, you can use castor, argan or burdock oil. For oily hair types, it is recommended to add grape seed or St. John's wort vegetable oil to the mask. Add wheat flour to the resulting mass to make the mask thicker. The mask will eliminate excessive oiliness at the roots, cleanse the scalp and improve the overall appearance of the hair.

Contraindications to the use of masks with olive oil

Olive oil masks are suitable for any hair type .
There are no contraindications as such, since the oil is a mild product that does not have an aggressive effect on the skin. However, individual intolerance to both the oil and any other ingredient in the mask is possible.

Before applying a mask with olive oil, you should conduct a small test for an allergic reaction. To do this, just apply a small amount of the mask to the crook of your elbow. If after 30-40 minutes no itching, redness or other unpleasant sensations appear, then the mask can be safely applied to the head.

If you experience discomfort during the procedure, you should immediately wash off the mask. When using products that cause burning (onions, mustard, pepper), you should reduce the dose by 1.5-2 times and try the procedure again after a while.

It is not recommended to use masks if there is any damage, wounds or scratches on the scalp. Also, those with very oily hair types should not use the oil in its pure form. In this case, olive oil can be rubbed into the ends without applying the product to the hair roots.

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Choosing olive oil

What should you pay attention to when buying olive oil for masks?

The color should be yellow with a greenish tint.
The price of the product should be no less than 2 or 3 times higher than the cost of regular sunflower oil.
The smell of the oil should be reminiscent of fresh olives.
Specific spicy aftertaste.

If the purchased oil does not have at least one of the above signs, the product is probably a counterfeit and its use is not advisable.