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An olive oil hair mask is an effective remedy that will give health and beauty to your hair. Leading cosmetologists call olive oil liquid gold for a reason. Olive oil began to be actively used in ancient Greece, and now it is used for hair care by women all over the world.
Despite the fact that the modern beauty industry offers a lot of products designed to make hair healthier, stronger and more beautiful, the gifts of nature will always be in the lead in this “hit parade”. Olive oil is one of the best sources of nutrition for weakened, 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.
Why olive oil is good for hair
It is enough to refer to the chemical composition of olive oil to understand that it is really useful.
With it, you can achieve the following effects:
Saturate the 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 hairline. 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.
Activate the work of hair follicles. If the hair follicle is fully nourished, then it ceases to be at rest, starting to work actively. You can achieve this effect 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.
Cure 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 that have been 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 independently without leaving home.
Which olive oil for hair to choose to get the maximum effect?
To prepare masks that would really benefit the hair, you can use almost any olive oil. 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 extra virgin olive oil. On the packaging with such a product will be the inscription “Virgin”. After opening the bottle, you can feel the pronounced aroma of olives, which is sometimes slightly harsh. The color of this oil is greenish. Thanks to cold pressing, all the useful substances from the olives pass into the oil, which means that such a product will bring maximum benefit to the hair.
Another point: the younger the oil, the more useful. Therefore, if more than six months have passed since the date of its release, then it is better to refrain from buying, despite the fact that the product has a shelf life of 18 months.
Rules for using an olive oil hair mask
In order for the 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 dosages of the ingredients that are indicated in a particular recipe. It is worth remembering that the oil burdens the hair if applied in large quantities. In addition, it will be problematic to wash too oily hair with high quality.
The strands must be dry before applying the mask to them. It is best to carry out the procedure when they are slightly dirty. Washing off the mask from the hair in this case will be easier.
As for the exposure time of the mask, it is always indicated in the recipe. This largely depends on whether the product contains aggressive components, for example, red pepper tincture 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, it can be kept for an hour or more.
Do not apply cold olive oil to your hair. Before use, it must be slightly warmed up. It is best to use a water bath for this purpose.
In order for the active components of the 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 in 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 of the hair. If you need to tidy up split ends, then the oil can be applied along the entire length of the hair, focusing on the ends.
To improve the health of the hair and give it an attractive appearance, 2-3 courses of therapeutic masks of 10-12 procedures each are enough.
To evenly distribute the mask over the roots of the hair, you can use a brush. This will allow you to spend the funds more economically.
After applying the therapeutic composition to the scalp, it should be easily massaged with fingertips. This will improve blood circulation in the treatment area and enhance the therapeutic effect.
Recipes for hair masks with olive oil
It is worth starting to use olive oil hair masks with a classic monocomponent product that contains no other ingredients besides olive oil. Before applying the mask, you need to slightly warm it up. For medium length hair, 2 tablespoons of oil will be enough. 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 rubbed into the scalp with massage movements. 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 area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe head with oil. The exposure time of the mask is about an hour. However, if the scalp is very dry and prone to dandruff, then it is left for several hours and even all night. Be sure to warm the head, which will open the pores and make the effect of using the mask more noticeable.
If the hair is dry and lifeless
Olive oil masks are incredibly powerful and effective for treating dry and damaged hair.
Be sure to use one of the following recipes for a course of treatment:
Cocoa + butter. To prepare the composition, you will need cocoa powder (2 tons of spoons), two yolks and olive oil (3 tablespoons). All components are mixed and applied to the hair for 40 minutes.
Banana + butter. 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.
“Oil Assortment”. 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 flavor and applied to the hair. Keep this mask on your hair for 60 minutes. You can leave it on your head for the entire night of rest.
If your hair is oily
If the hair is oily and prone to greasy shine, you should not use a mask based on olive oil in its pure form. This can make the strands heavier and exacerbate the problem. 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. a spoonful of oil. The mixture is applied to the scalp and hair roots, without additional warming. 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 thorough mixing, 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 an olive oil mask, you 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 must be at room temperature. The exposure time of the product on the hair is 40 minutes.
When the hair falls out
When excessive hair loss is observed, this process is not difficult to stop with olive oil masks:
Oil + vodka + flower honey + yolk. For the preparation of a therapeutic composition, Art. a spoonful of vodka, yolk, st. a spoonful of olive oil and honey. The mask is kept on the head for at least 40 minutes. Hair can be wrapped in plastic.
Oil + red pepper (alcohol tincture). To prepare a remedy, you need to take according to Art. spoon of each component, mix and apply to hair for 20 minutes. After this time, the composition is washed off.
Oil + yeast + vitamins. To prepare a medicinal composition, you will need 1 ampoule of vitamin A and vitamin E, a tablespoon of olive oil and 10 g of dry yeast. Yeast is diluted with warm water or milk (20 ml) and left for 30 minutes. Then they are mixed with other components and applied to the hair. The exposure time of such a mask under a plastic cap is 40-60 minutes.
How to wash off the mask with olive oil
Some women are afraid to use oil hair masks, as they think that it is quite problematic to wash them off. In fact, removing the mask from the hair is very simple, the main thing is to know a few secrets.
Rinse off the oil from the head only with warm or even slightly hot water. If you use cold water, then the hair will simply repel it, since 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. After that, it is applied to the basal part of the hair and continues to foam actively. Of course, it will not be possible to achieve abundant foam. The foam that formed at the roots must be lowered down the hair. Then the head is washed under running water. If complete cleansing was not achieved, then the procedure should be repeated.
Also, for the qualitative removal of oil from the hair, you can use auxiliary means. For example, mix shampoo and baking soda. Three parts of shampoo are taken to one part of sodium hydrochloride, mixed and applied to the hair. Soda makes it easy to remove excess fat from the strands.
You can rinse your hair with mustard water 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, ideally, most of it should be absorbed into the hair and scalp, so you should not apply too much oil. After all, the effect directly depends on how the selected composition suits a particular scalp and hair, and not on the amount of the product used.
Author of the article: Herman Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the site ayzdorov.ru