HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF DRY HAIR WITH OLIVE OIL
Do you have very dry hair? Olive oil is an excellent remedy for hair restoration. Recipes for masks for dry hair.
INNA CODRU , JUNE 06, 2018
It's almost impossible to get a good haircut when your hair is dry. Not only do such hair become brittle, sometimes look unkempt, but their ends split in a few days after the haircut. And then the search for a remedy for restoring dry hair begins. The tedious struggle with this problem pretty much becomes a way of life, especially when the hair cannot be restored for a long time.
"I've had dry hair all my life," says makeup artist Jutsana Rao, "and when I was pretty sure there was nothing I could do about it, I discovered the wonders of using olive oil." So, read what olive oil can do for dry hair:
IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE OLIVE OIL AS A MEANS FOR REPAIRING DRY HAIR?
Olive oil will become your main hair care ingredient, especially if you have dry hair. Below I will list the main properties of olive oil and you yourself will be able to answer the question - Should I use it to eliminate the problem of dry hair?
- Olive oil is an excellent hair conditioner. As an ingredient in hair care, olive oil penetrates the hair much more effectively, perfectly moisturizing the hair and scalp. Makes hair soft and easy to style.
- This oil is a rich source of antioxidants that help improve scalp health by neutralizing free radicals that often damage the scalp and hair.
- Its moisturizing properties help close your hair cuticle from external influences, forming a protective barrier on the hair shaft. It also helps keep frizz under control.
- The oil strengthens the hair well and improves its elasticity. This helps prevent problems such as brittleness and hair loss.
- It also acts as a DHT (dihydrotestosterone) blocker, which helps to significantly reduce the rate of hair loss while stimulating the growth of new, healthy hair.
So what do you think? With all that, let's now see how you can use olive oil in your daily hair care routine.
MOISTURIZING MASKS FOR DRY HAIR WITH OLIVE OIL
1. AVOCADO and OLIVE OIL for dry hair
What you will need:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Shower cap
Time to prepare the mask:
5 minutes.
Procedure time:
from 45 minutes - up to 1 hour
Mode of application:
- Remove the skin from the avocado and then run it through a blender.
- You can add some water to make a thinner paste.
- Add the olive oil to the avocado puree and mix well.
- Wash your hair and pat it dry with a towel.
- While your hair is still damp, apply our Avocado Olive Oil Hair Mask.
- Once your hair is completely covered in the mixture, put a shower cap on your head and wait about an hour.
- Wash off the mask with cool water and a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Let your hair dry.
How often to make a mask?
1-2 times a week
Why will it work?
Like olive oil, avocado is a rich source of fatty acids that help moisturize hair. Avocados are also a rich source of nutrients that are good for strengthening your hair. The high antioxidant content in this hair mask helps prevent damage while keeping hair soft and silky.
2. COCONUT OIL and OLIVE OIL for dry hair
What you will need:
- 2 tablespoons cold pressed coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- hot towel
Time to prepare the mask:
2 minutes.
Procedure time:
45 minutes.
Mode of application:
- Mix both of these oils in a bowl and heat in the microwave for a couple of seconds until the mixture is slightly warm.
- Apply this mixture to your hair and scalp.
- Once your hair and scalp are completely covered, massage your scalp for approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Cover your hair with a hot towel and wait another 30 minutes.
- Rinse the mask from your hair with cool water using a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Let your hair dry.
How often to make a mask?
2 times per week
Why will it work?
Coconut oil is a rich source of medium chain triglycerides (a unique type of fat molecule sometimes referred to as medium chain fatty acids) that help nourish and energize your hair. It helps prevent your hair from losing protein compounds, while also penetrating deep into your hairline, it nourishes and moisturizes your hair. Combined with olive oil, coconut oil provides an effective and deep treatment for hair follicles.
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3. HONEY and OLIVE OIL for dry hair
What you will need:
- Half a cup of honey (about 100 ml)
- 50 ml olive oil (Extra Virgin)
- Shower cap
Time to prepare the mask:
2 minutes.
Procedure time:
30 minutes.
Mode of application:
- Mix honey and olive oil until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Heat this mixture in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
- Wash your hair and pat it dry with a towel.
- While your hair is still damp, apply the mask from roots to ends.
- Once your hair is completely covered with the mixture, cover your hair with a shower cap.
- Wait about 30 minutes.
- Rinse your hair with cool water and a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Let your hair dry.
How often to make a mask?
1 time per week
Why will it work?
Honey is a great moisturizer. This means that it not only gives moisture to the hair, but also helps to retain it by holding water molecules in the hair follicle. This moisture barrier helps with dry and damaged hair and makes hair manageable.
4. EGG YOLK and OLIVE OIL for dry hair
What you will need:
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Shower cap
Time to prepare the mask:
5 minutes.
Procedure time:
60 minutes.
Mode of application:
- Whisk the egg yolks and olive oil together until you get a smooth mixture.
- Apply this mixture to your hair from roots to ends.
- Once your hair is completely covered with the mask, cover your hair with a shower cap.
- Wait about an hour.
- Rinse your hair with cool water and a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Let your hair dry.
How often to make a mask?
1 time per week
Why will it work?
Egg yolks are loaded with fatty acids that help repair hair. The yolks contain lecithin necessary for hair restoration, as well as vitamins, amino acids, macro and microelements. It is a natural conditioner that, when combined with olive oil, can leave your hair silky and manageable. Using this hair mask on a regular basis can help prevent breakage and dryness.
5. LEMON and OLIVE OIL for dry hair
What you will need:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Shower cap
Time to prepare the mask:
2 minutes.
Procedure time:
20 minutes.
Mode of application:
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients to get a homogeneous mixture.
- Apply it to your hair and scalp.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap.
- Wait about 20 minutes.
- Rinse your hair with cool water and a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Let your hair dry.
How often to make a mask?
1 time per week
Why will it work?
If you have dry hair and a problem with dandruff, then this product is for you. Lemon juice is a great ingredient to fight dandruff. It not only helps to get rid of it, but also additionally saturates the scalp with vitamin C, thereby helping to accelerate healthy hair growth.
6. MAYONNAISE and OLIVE OIL for dry hair
What you will need:
- 50 ml mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Shower cap
Time to prepare the mask:
2 minutes.
Procedure time:
30 minutes.
Mode of application:
- Mix mayonnaise and olive oil until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Wash your hair and pat it dry with a towel.
- While your hair is still damp, apply the mask from roots to ends.
- Once your hair is completely covered with the mixture, cover your hair with a shower cap.
- Wait about 30 minutes.
- Rinse your hair with cool water and a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
- Let your hair dry.
How often to make a mask?
1-2 times a week
Why will it work?
Mayonnaise contains vinegar, eggs, mustard and natural oils, all ingredients that are great for hair care. They help maintain the acid-base balance of your hair and scalp, and not only nourish but also condition your hair. The composition also includes protein, which helps restore the health of your hair. This mask helps to remove dryness and repair damaged hair, leaving it soft, shiny and super manageable.
Dryness is your hair's worst enemy, but rest assured that using our handpicked mask recipes and olive oil treatments will get rid of dry hair for a long time.