Hair oiling has recently gained popularity. It allows you to breathe shine into them and strengthen them. It makes it more elastic, nourishes and moisturizes, as long as we carry it out skillfully. Hair oiling is nothing more than spreading the right oil of plant origin on the hair, some of which can be purchased in the nearest store or pharmacy.
The percentage of nutrients varies between oils. The concentration of linoleic, oleic, palmitoleic, gamma-linolenic or alpha-linolenic acid recommended for our hair depends on the initial condition of the hair.
How to choose the right oil?
- If you are struggling with dandruff, tea tree oil will be the best.
- If your hair is excessively greasy, think about olive oil, jojoba oil, sesame oil or grape seed oil.
- The rescue for dry and damaged hair will be: argan, coconut, sesame, almond and jojoba oils.
Also, take a closer look at the porosity of your hair. Hair naturally are covered with scales, you can assess the degree of porosity based on how much the scales are lifted from the hair.
- Low porosity is shown by straight and shiny hair, into which water and valuable substances penetrate with difficulty, and the cuticles adhere closely. Choice of: shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, palm oil, castor oil, mango butter, babassu and cupuacu.
- With medium porosity, peanut, hazelnut, macadamia, sweet almond, sesame, olive, rice, avocado and plum seed oils will help.
- High porosity can be recognized by a significant degree of cuticle deviation and gaps visible under the microscope. In this case, the following oils will work: pumpkin seed oil, watermelon and grape seed oil, walnut oil, strawberry seed oil, soybean oil, linseed oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, perilla oil, borage oil and rosehip oil.
Also, pay attention to the fact that the hair structure of Slavic women is different than in the countries of the Orient, which is why you will benefit the most from oils popular in Poland.
Hair oiling step by step
- Perform the treatment immediately after washing or on dried hair.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of oil on your hair, combing the strands with your fingers. For your own convenience, instead of your hand, you can use a container with a spray tip. In this case, dilute the oil with water. You can also rub the contents of the spoon into the scalp.
- The results will be noticeable after an hour – even then you can wash the oil off with shampoo, but it is worth extending this time to 7 hours. The most effective treatment is carried out just before bedtime. In the morning, it is enough to wash your head thoroughly.