Nettle oil for hair

Cosmetics made from natural substances always attract more attention. The idea to abandon chemistry, which allows you to achieve the beauty of curls, but irreversibly damages them, is familiar to every woman. It often happens that after repeated curling, blow-drying, dyeing, hair eventually becomes too brittle and dry, split and fall out.

As it turns out, the “burning” plant familiar to everyone has a lot of useful qualities and contains many elements that our body needs, especially hair and scalp.

This amazing plant contains vitamins K, C and B, thanks to which additional nutrition of the skin and hair is carried out.The effect of strengthening the follicles is achieved thanks to carotene and acids of organic origin. Do not forget about microelements, for example, copper, boron, iron, which our curls receive in very small quantities.

In addition, it is worth noting the possibilities of nettle as a full-fledged medicine:

• Improves the state of the immune system, strengthens the protective balance of the skin. The composition of nettle is generally beneficial for the immune system, so it can be used as a preventive measure;
• It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. In this case, tannins play an important role. Nettle is so good that it is used not only externally, but also for the treatment of arthrosis and arthritis. The tool activates most of the regenerative processes in the body, due to which skin and hair tissues are restored;
• Normalization of metabolic processes. In addition to the fact that nettle directly nourishes the skin and hair follicles, it also has a positive effect on the regulation of metabolic processes, preventing the possibility of any diseases in the future;
• Reduces the level of irritation;
• Normalizes blood circulation in small vessels and capillaries. This is especially important if the hair suffers from a lack of nutrition, which can be manifested by their loss and brittleness;
• Nettle also has a lot of useful medicinal properties. It is indicated for use in allergic reactions, copes well with bleeding or cracks in the skin, and can also be used as a choleretic and hypoglycemic agent.

Reviews about the remedy from nettle extract are usually positive. However, it should not be forgotten that the effectiveness of any cosmetic product depends on the situation in which you use it. In particular, the use of nettle oil is advisable in such cases:

• Excessive hair loss. Any person may lose a small amount of hair during the day, however, if this happens too often and noticeably, then this condition is a clear sign of a violation of the density of hair follicles. Due to the high content of essential trace elements, nettle can be used not only for prevention, but also for the treatment of possible baldness;
• Dandruff removal. Dandruff known to many is, as a rule, a consequence of inflammation of the scalp, its defeat by various fungi and bacteria. Due to the strong anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, nettle oil solves this problem quickly enough;
• Low hair growth. Most women dream of long and strong curls, but hair does not always grow as quickly and thickly as we would like. Nettle oil extract activates the processes of cell division in the hair follicles due to the content of essential vitamins, acids and carotene. With regular use of nettle masks, hair begins to grow noticeably thicker and faster;
• Prevention. Our hair is regularly exposed to external factors. Everyone knows that the most dangerous for hair are temperature changes, ultraviolet rays from direct sunlight, too frequent perms and dyeing. Nettle oil creates a kind of protective layer that reduces all negative effects on the hair and scalp;

You can get nettle oil in almost any pharmacy. Also, it can often be seen in specialized departments and Fito-cosmetics stores. The cost may directly depend on the volume of the bottle, usually it is 100 rubles per 100 ml. oils, as well as from the manufacturer and product features.

In stores, quite often there are not pure oil options, but already prepared products based on it with the addition of other components. It can be a mixture of nettle and chamomile, burdock, sea buckthorn. As a rule, such cosmetics are highly specialized and are used to strengthen or grow hair.

For cooking, fresh shoots of the plant with leaves are used. You can pick them yourself, and sometimes you can buy already assembled bundles on the market. Always pay attention to the quality of the leaves, which should be slightly damp and fresh. Withering, dry or faded plants are not suitable!

The stems, together with the leaves, should be crushed as thoroughly as possible, using, for example, a meat grinder. Fill them with about 2/3 of a jar or any tightly closed container, and process to a gruel state with a blender.After that, fill the container to the brim with olive oil, close and store for two weeks in a cool, dry place without access to sunlight. You can take it out and shake it occasionally. The tool will be ready for use when it darkens noticeably.

Nettle oil is easiest to use as a supplement. This is especially good for those who need regular preventive hair care. To do this, mix an equal amount of regular shampoo, which you use daily, and nettle oil. Lather the mixture and gently apply to the hair like a mask.

With regular use of such a tool, the hair will acquire a natural shine, become more silky. This method is also good for those who are worried about split ends, because nettle oil removes dead layers of hair, so they will no longer tangle and return to their original neat appearance.

In order to prevent hair loss, try the following method. Mix a tablespoon of nettle oil with very finely ground sea salt.As a result, you should get a slightly thick oily mixture, which must be gently rubbed into the hair roots for about 5 minutes, then stand for another 10 minutes, wrapping your head in a towel. Remove the product with clean warm water.

You can learn about the benefits of homemade nettle hair oil from the following video.