Olive oil masks for hair

Every woman dreams of beautiful and healthy curls. But not everyone can boast of such wealth. Improper care, an unhealthy environment and the aggressive effects of cosmetics lead to the fact that the strands lose their shine, become dull and lifeless. You can heal your hair with simple and affordable means, for example, natural olive oil.

The benefits of olive oil for hair

Such a unique product as butter olive, is almost completely absorbed in the human body. It can be used both internally and externally. For example, it has the following effect on hair:

• The antioxidants that make up the oil extract from the olive improve the condition of the hair, protect it from the negative effects of the surrounding ecology.
• Olive oil contains vitamin A, which is useful as a remedy for strengthening hair follicles, nourishing the scalp and activating hair growth.
• The omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids, which are also found in the ingredients of olive oil, have a similar regenerating property.

• To retain moisture within the hair structure, olive oil contains oleic acid. It provides the protective function of the hairs and nourishes them.
• As a result of the treatment with olive oil, the hair becomes healthy, shiny and silky.

Good olive oil has a greenish tint and is cold pressed. If you store oil in the refrigerator, it becomes viscous and cloudy. However, room temperature returns it to its original beneficial properties.

What hair is suitable for olive oil

Especially useful to apply butter olives for the care of long curls. With such hair, the sebaceous glands are not always able to provide proper care along the entire length. As a result, at the ends the hair becomes dry and begins to split, and excess fat appears in the root zone. Applying olive oil helps to eliminate this problem quickly enough.

It is useful to use this product for solving other problems:

• To eliminate dryness and damage to the hair structure.
• To combat hair loss.
• To boost growth.
• To eliminate the problem of dandruff.
• To make the strands less brittle, heal split ends.
• To revive the shade of curls, fill them with vital energy.

Olive oil can be used on any strand. Even if the hair looks healthy and there are no particular problems, applying oil will not harm, but only improve the condition of the strands.

Olive oil masks for hair

For mixing masks with olive oil, it is better to use it warm. So it has a greater effect, absorbing well into the epidermis and affecting the structure of the hairs. The easiest way to treat hairs is with olive oil alone. To do this, it is necessary to slightly warm the oil with a water bath and, dividing the hair into thin strands, cover it with evenly warm oil. Especially carefully you need to process the root zone, rubbing an oily liquid into the epidermis of the head. After that, the head must be covered with polyethylene and a warm scarf. This will help the oil absorb and work better. When applied correctly, the oil will be completely absorbed and the curls will not look messy.

To improve the condition of the strands, you can use a mask containing egg yolk... For such a mask, you need to mix a couple of egg yolks with five tablespoons of olive extract and beat well to get a creamy mass. If you wish, you can increase the number of ingredients and add honey, fresh onion juice or good brandy to the composition. These components should be taken in a tablespoon. A mask with this composition must be done every week.

To activate the growth process, do mask with pepper tincture. For her, mix in equal amounts warmed oil and pepper tincture. This mixture covers only the root part of the hair and the epidermis. Hot pepper affects the blood circulation in the roots, activating the follicles, while olive oil nourishes and moisturizes the roots. It is especially useful to make such a mask for oily curls.

To eliminate the section, it is useful to do mask with vinegar. Mix the yolk of one egg, a large spoonful of vinegar and a couple of tablespoons of oil extract and heat a little. The mixture is applied to the hair and kept for 30 minutes. To improve the condition of the tips, you can use olive oil, previously infused with medicinal herbs. Mix equal amounts of nettle, chamomile flowers, St. John's wort and birch leaves, pour oil and leave for 7 days. Then the oil is filtered and applied only to the ends of the strands.

A mask with colorless henna has a regenerating and firming effect. You just need to mix one large spoonful of henna and olive oil, add a small spoonful of good brandy, the same amount of natural honey and yolk from one egg. You need to keep the mask on the curls for one hour, then rinse with shampoo. This procedure should be done weekly.

Reviews of masks with olive oil for hair

Nutritious mixtures with olive oil have a chic effect on curls. Masks work especially well if you keep them on the curls longer, ideally you can leave such masks all night. Hair after such care grows strong, shiny and dense. If you provide the hair with high-quality care, then the result will last for a long time.