Olive oil hair mask
Since ancient times, olive trees have been considered a gift from the gods, and the oil obtained from their fruits has been valued for its amazing and beneficial qualities. And in modern society, the price of olive oil, although affordable, is nevertheless higher than many other oils.
Almost every woman has heard at least once that a mask with olive oil is a real salvation for curls and a whole storehouse of vitamins. In addition, such a mask is not difficult to prepare at home. The main thing is to have the right ingredients.
So why does olive oil magically affect our hair? This is because it has a very good composition that nourishes, moisturizes and restores our hair.
Olive oil contains saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. They protect our curls from external irritants and the harmful effects of the external environment. These acids form an invisible film on the hair without weighing it down or making it greasy.
In addition, olive oil contains quite a lot of useful and even rare vitamins and minerals that have a positive effect on hair growth and health. Vitamins A, B3 and B4 are present here, as well as vitamins C, E and K. Vitamin B4 - choline and vitamin K - phylloquinone help strengthen hair roots and preserve natural hair pigment.That is, masks with olive oil will save your hair from premature gray hair.
Also, the oil is rich in various trace elements, for example, sodium, which is part of the composition, helps to eliminate toxins, and iron improves blood circulation, calcium, as you know, improves the structure of the hair in general and fights the appearance of brittleness and split ends, while potassium retains moisture in the hair, thanks to which keeps hair soft.
Phytosterols and betaine in the composition contribute to the healing of hair and scalp, give your strands a well-groomed appearance, make them smooth, manageable and shiny.
For any cosmetic procedures, experts recommend choosing unrefined oil, which does not contain any chemicals. To easily pick up such an oil, look for the inscription Virgin on the label.
Features and Benefits
A feature of olive oil, first of all, is that it is a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals, which, not only with regular, but also a single use, will immediately benefit your hair.
In addition, the oil is ideal for dry and brittle curls, because it has wonderful properties for resuscitating diseased and withered strands. It can also be used in the prevention of hair loss.
The features of olive oil can also be attributed to the fact that it has an anti-inflammatory and even disinfectant effect. Therefore, by applying olive oil, you can solve many problems with the scalp and hair. Due to the natural property of being well absorbed, the oil, penetrating the scalp, acts directly on the hair follicles.
Also a very important point is that you can easily wash off olive oil with any shampoo and at the same time you will not have the feeling that your hair is not completely washed or slightly greasy.
Who will suit
Olive oil masks are suitable for absolutely any type of hair. The only exceptions are those with an allergic reaction to the components. Masks intensively affect the roots and ends, contribute to their accelerated recovery, and also prevent the appearance of split ends.
Do not be afraid and refuse such a mask for girls with oily or mixed hair types, because it can also be extremely useful. For ladies with a mixed type of hair, when the roots are oily and the ends are dry, it is best to use such a mask as follows. Apply the mask only on the hair, avoiding the scalp and part of the hair that are located very close to the roots.
If you are the owner of a normal type, then regular care will help strengthen your hair, help prevent dryness and moisture loss.
Recipes
On the Internet and in books on beauty medicine, you can easily find many useful recipes using olive oil and other herbal ingredients, thanks to which your curls will shine with vitality and health.
The simplest recipe includes ordinary olive oil, heated to at least room temperature. It is rubbed into the roots and distributed along the entire length. They put a film on top and wrap it with a towel. This mask is left for one hour or longer, you can keep it all night. Afterwards, wash off with regular shampoo.
If your hair is dry and brittle, and the ends are severely split, then choose a mask with olive oil and avocado.To puree avocado, which you can prepare with a blender, you need to add a couple of tablespoons of oil and apply the resulting product to your hair. For very long and thick hair, you need to use a whole fruit, and for short hair, use half. After applying the product, wrap with a film and a towel. You can keep this mask as long as your time allows, then it must be washed off with shampoo.
To prepare a moisturizing mask for oily hair, you need to use olive oil, lemon and cognac. The last ingredients are just the same used for oily hair, so that the oil itself does not weigh them down. To obtain this mask, mix warm oil and cognac in equal proportions and add lemon juice. It is necessary to keep from half an hour to an hour. Wash off with water and shampoo.
To prepare a nourishing mask for dry and damaged hair, especially after not so successful home coloring or lightening, prepare and regularly use, at least once a week, an egg and honey mask. To prepare it, use the yolk, a few tablespoons of olive oil and honey (in equal proportions) and lemon juice from one fruit. Apply to hair with gentle movements, starting from the roots. Keep the product for about half an hour or longer, then wash off.
A mask based on olive oil, yolk, mustard, aloe and sour cream will be very useful. Quite a large composition, but it will fill your hair with all the nutrients and trace elements. To prepare this mask, mix one tablespoon of mustard and aloe juice, add a couple of egg yolks and a small amount of sour cream. Apply to the entire length, keep for about half an hour or longer. Wash off with warm water and shampoo.
To restore your curls and prevent hair loss, as well as accelerate their growth and enhance natural shine, apply a hair mask with olive oil, cinnamon and honey, you can also add aloe juice. Mix all the ingredients in equal proportions and apply to the hair, starting from the roots. You can keep up to several hours under a film and a warm towel.
A simple, but nevertheless effective recipe is a coffee mask. To get it, mix a few tablespoons of coffee and about half a glass of warm olive oil. If you plan to apply the product only to the roots, then you can add a spoonful of cognac, it will increase blood flow and restore hair follicles.
A common recipe is also a mask with olive oil and sea salt. It will transform your curls, nourish them with vitamins, make them thicker and more voluminous. To prepare it, you will need to mix a spoonful of sea salt and honey, a couple of tablespoons of oil and a little lemon juice.
Do not forget that no matter what mask you make using olive oil, it is advisable to apply it to the curls warm. In addition, it is very important to wrap your hair with a film and a warm towel. If the composition contains an egg, then use only the yolk, the protein is used extremely rarely.
How to wash away
To wash off the mask, you will not need much effort, because oil masks are washed out very well with shampoo. After rinsing, it is recommended to apply a balm or conditioner to the hair.
Also, to be completely sure that the oil mask will not remain on your strands, you can use soda and shampoo in a ratio of 1 to 3. After all, soda very well allows you to wash off excess fat from your hair.
You can also wash off the mask with the help of egg yolk, which is how hair was washed in ancient times.Depending on the length and thickness of the hair, beat one or two yolks and apply over the mask, rinse with water. Then apply shampoo and wash your hair as usual.
In addition, the mask can be washed off with a regular water-based mustard solution.
Reviews
According to most girls who regularly try to use masks with olive oil, they make curls unimaginably smooth, well-groomed, strong and healthy. Prevent split ends, breakage and even hair loss. Noticeable results are felt from the first application.
Many women recommend using just warmed olive oil, which you can easily apply to slightly damp hair. The effect will not be long in coming. Additional components, herbs and juices will only enhance the effect of vitamins and trace elements that make up the oil.
With the regular use of masks, significant and even radical changes are noted, especially among girls with clarified or severely damaged curls. In a fairly short period of time at home, you can easily restore dull and unhealthy hair that will shine again even after a single application of an oil mask.
Ready masks
Very often we do not have enough time even to make the simplest mask at home. Therefore, do not be sad. An excellent option would be to purchase a ready-made one. Its main difference from cooked at home is the composition. After all, creating a mask at home, with your own hands, you independently control its composition and therefore are completely confident in the naturalness of its components. But today, many cosmetic companies present fairly high-quality products with olive oil.The choice is yours. Cook it yourself or buy it at a pharmacy or cosmetic store.
One of the best masks is Kallos Professional Hair Brand Algae and Olive Oil Mask. Hungarian cosmetics of this brand occupies a leading position in hair care in many countries of the world.
Korean mask Argan Gold Hair Treatment also contains olive oil and coconut oil. This mask prevents tangling of problematic hair, and the protein included in the composition will make your curls perfectly smooth and soft.
You can buy a nourishing mask from a professional brand Nua. The mask is made exclusively from natural ingredients, which include olive oil, the products of this brand are made in Italy.
You can also easily find a mask Garnier Fructis Triple Recovery, which includes olive oil, avocado and karite. It will enrich your hair with useful vitamins, make them soft and strong.
