Hair mask with olive oil
Hair mask with olive oil is an effective remedy that will make your hair healthy and beautiful. It is not for nothing that the leading cosmetologists call olive oil liquid gold. Olive oil began to be actively used in ancient Greece, and now it is used to care for the hair of women around the world.
Despite the fact that the modern beauty industry offers a lot of tools designed to make hair healthier, stronger and more beautiful, the gifts of nature will always lead in this "hit parade". Olive oil is one of the best sources of nutrition for loose, damaged and dull strands. Thanks to the regular use of masks with olive oil, it will be possible to have a complex effect on the structure of already regrown hair and directly on the hair follicles.
Content:
- Why olive oil is good for hair
- Which olive oil for hair to choose for maximum effect?
- How to apply a hair mask with olive oil
- Olive Oil Hair Mask Recipes
- How to properly wash off a mask with olive oil
Why olive oil is good for hair
It is enough to turn to the chemical composition of olive oil to understand that it is really useful.
With its help, it will be possible to achieve the following effects:
- Saturate hair with microelements, vitamins and amino acids. Olive oil contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic and omega-3 acids. It also contains vitamins A, D, K, E, tocopherol, phenolic acids and other components necessary for normal hair growth.
- Restore the damaged structure of the hair shaft. Penetrating into the hair, amino acids make it more elastic, strong and healthy. The ends of the hair stop splitting, and the hair itself does not break.
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To activate the work of hair follicles. If the hair follicle is fully nourished, then it ceases to be at rest, starting to work actively. This effect can be achieved by applying masks with olive oil. Already after 1-2 courses of treatment, a woman will be able to notice how the volume of the hairstyle has increased and how much the hair has become thicker. This is possible due to the fact that new hairs began to appear on the head, and the old ones stopped falling out.
- Treat scalp from dandruff. Olive oil has an antibacterial effect, destroying pathogenic fungi and bacteria.
- Olive oil is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect hair from the negative effects of environmental factors.
The beneficial properties of olive oil have been proven by numerous studies conducted in many countries. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is often included in various hair and skin care products. However, is it worth overpaying when a useful product can be used on its own, without leaving home.
Which olive oil for hair to choose for maximum effect?
Almost any olive oil can be used to make masks that really benefit your hair. The main thing is that the product does not expire. Otherwise, you will not be able to get the desired effect.
If possible, it is best to purchase unrefined cold-pressed olive oil. The packaging with such a product will be labeled "Virgin". After opening the bottle, you can feel the pronounced aroma of olives, which is sometimes slightly harsh. This oil has a greenish color. Thanks to cold pressing, all the nutrients from the olives turn into oil, which means that such a product will bring maximum benefit to the hair.
Another point: the younger the oil, the healthier. Therefore, if more than half a year has passed since the date of its release, then it is better to refrain from buying, despite the fact that the shelf life of the product is 18 months.
How to apply a hair mask with olive oil
In order for a mask with olive oil to give the maximum effect, you need to carry out the hair care procedure correctly.
The process of preparing and using masks is not at all complicated, however, there are a number of subtleties:
- It is necessary to observe the dosage of the ingredients, which are indicated in a particular recipe. It is worth remembering that the oil weighs down the hair when applied in large quantities. In addition, it will be problematic to rinse too oily hair thoroughly.
- The strands must be dry before applying the mask to them. It is best to carry out the procedure when they are slightly dirty. In this case, it will be easier to wash off the mask from the hair.
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As for the exposure time of the mask, it is always indicated in the recipe. This largely depends on whether there are aggressive components in the composition of the product, for example, tincture of red pepper or mustard. In this case, the mask, even based on olive oil, should not be left on the hair for more than 15-20 minutes. When the composition of the mask is soft, then it can be kept for an hour or more.
- Avoid applying cold olive oil to your hair. Warm it up slightly before use. It is best to use a water bath for this purpose.
- In order for the active components of a head care product to penetrate as deeply as possible into the hair structure and nourish the hair follicles, it is necessary to create a greenhouse effect. To do this, the head is insulated with a plastic cap and a terry towel.
- If the hair is dry, then the mask with olive oil can be used 2-3 times a week. When the work of the sebaceous glands is increased, then one procedure every 7 days is enough.
- As for the method of applying the mask, to eliminate dandruff and nourish the hair follicles, the mask is applied to the scalp and to the root part of the hair. If you need to tidy up split ends, then the oil can be applied along the entire length of the hair with an emphasis on the ends.
- To heal the hair and give it an attractive appearance, 2-3 courses of medical masks with 10-12 procedures in each are enough.
- You can use a brush to evenly distribute the mask over the hair roots. This will allow you to use the product more economically.
- After applying the medicinal composition to the scalp, you need to easily massage it with your fingertips. This will improve blood circulation in the treatment area and enhance the healing effect.
Olive Oil Hair Mask Recipes
To start using hair masks with olive oil is a classic mono-component product, which contains no other ingredients other than olive oil. Before applying the mask, you need to slightly warm it up. For medium-length hair, 2 tablespoons of oil will suffice. This amount is enough to treat the roots and scalp as well as the ends of the hair.
The mask is applied with a brush and then massaged into the scalp. The ends of the hair are oiled with the same brush. The strands need to be separated in rows, so it will be possible to cover the entire head area with oil. The holding time of the mask is about an hour. However, if the scalp is very dry and prone to dandruff, then it is left on for several hours or even overnight. Be sure to insulate your head, which will open the pores and make the effect of the mask more noticeable.
If the hair is dry and lifeless
Olive oil masks are incredibly powerful and effective in treating dry and damaged hair.
Be sure to use one of the following recipes for the course of treatment:
- Cocoa + butter. To prepare the composition, you will need cocoa powder (2 tbsp), two yolks and olive oil (3 tbsp. Spoons). All components are mixed and applied to hair for 40 minutes.
- Banana + oil. To prepare the mask, you will need to bring the banana pulp to a puree state, add a tablespoon of honey and 2 tbsp. tablespoons of olive oil. The resulting composition is applied to the hair roots and scalp for an hour.
- Assorted Butter. In this case, olive oil (1 tablespoon) is taken as the main component of the mask, and 0.5 tablespoons of linseed and burdock oil are added to it. The resulting composition is heated in a water bath, 2 drops of bergamot essential oil are added to add aroma and applied to the hair. It takes 60 minutes to maintain this mask on your hair. You can leave it on your head for the entire night's rest.
If your hair is oily
If your hair is oily and prone to greasy shine, you should not use a mask based on olive oil in its pure form. This can weigh down the strands and make the problem worse. However, you should not refuse to use oil for hair care.
You just need to choose the right composition:
- Butter + kefir. To prepare a remedy, you need to take half a glass of low-fat fermented milk drink and 1 tbsp. spoon of oil. The mixture is applied to the scalp and hair roots, without additional insulation. After 40 minutes, the product must be washed off.
- Oil + nettle tincture on alcohol. You will need a tablespoon of olive oil and a teaspoon of tincture. The product is kept on the head for 20 minutes.
- Oil + henna + mustard powder. It will take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of olive oil, a tablespoon of colorless henna and mustard. After mixing thoroughly, the mask is applied to the hair roots. After 15-20 minutes, the composition must be washed off.
- Butter + lemon juice + egg white. To prepare the olive oil mask, you will need to take 3 tbsp. spoons, add to it the juice of half a lemon and the protein of one chicken egg. The oil is not heated before applying to the hair, all components should be at room temperature. The exposure time of the product on the hair is 40 minutes.
When hair falls out
When there is excessive hair loss, this process is not difficult to stop with masks with olive oil:
- Butter + vodka + flower honey + yolk. To prepare the medicinal composition, you will need Art. spoon of vodka, yolk, art. spoon of olive oil and honey. On the head, the mask is kept for at least 40 minutes. Hair can be wrapped in plastic.
- Oil + red pepper (alcohol tincture). To prepare a remedy, you need to take under Art. spoon of each component, mix and apply to hair for 20 minutes. After this time, the composition is washed off.
- Butter + yeast + vitamins. To prepare the medicinal composition, you will need 1 ampoule of vitamin A and vitamin E, a tablespoon of olive oil and 10 g of dry yeast. The yeast is diluted with warm water or milk (20 ml) and left for 30 minutes. Then they are mixed with other ingredients and applied to the hair. The holding time of such a mask under a plastic cap is 40-60 minutes.
How to properly wash off a mask with olive oil
Some women are afraid to use oil masks for their hair, as they think that they are quite problematic to wash off. In fact, it is very easy to remove the mask from hair, the main thing is to know a few secrets.
- You need to wash off the oil from the head only with warm or even slightly hot water. If you use cold water, the hair will simply repel it, as they are completely covered with an oil film.
- You can use regular shampoo to remove the mask from your hair. To do this, the hair is slightly moistened, and the shampoo is whipped until foam forms in the palms. Then it is applied to the root part of the hair and continues to actively foaming. Of course, it will not be possible to achieve abundant foam. The foam that has formed at the roots must be run down the hair. Then the head is washed under running water. If it was not possible to achieve complete cleansing, then the procedure should be repeated.
- You can also use auxiliary products for high-quality removal of oil from hair. For example, mix shampoo and baking soda. For one part of sodium hydrochloride, take three parts of shampoo, mix and apply to the hair. Soda makes it easy to remove excess fat from the strand.
- You can rinse your hair with water and mustard before washing your hair. Take 2 tablespoons of mustard powder per liter of liquid. The hair is rinsed with the resulting solution, and then washed in the usual way.
Thanks to these simple recommendations, it will be possible to qualitatively cleanse the scalp and hair roots from the remnants of the mask with olive oil. Of course, most of it should ideally be absorbed into your hair and scalp, so you shouldn't apply too much oil. After all, the effect directly depends on how well the selected composition suits a particular scalp and hair, and not on the amount of the agent used.
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The author of the article: German Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the website ayzdorov.ru
