Hair oil at home
Healthy strong hair is a desirable attribute of every woman. Every day, ladies wash their hair, apply conditioner, make masks. This is a ritual that can be done in 15 minutes and the rest of the day devoted to important things. Such protection is effective, but it does not always work at deep levels, and after all, daily styling, drying and weather conditions spoil the hair to the very foundation. If you want to really nourish your hair, try using oils.
What to look for when choosing
There is such an indicator - hydrophilicity. In simple terms, this is an index of how an object can absorb water. In the context of hair oils, this term shows the ability to change its state when in contact with water. Those. When a substance that is dense and sufficiently oily in its structure has a “hydrophilic” additive, it tends to turn into an almost weightless emulsion that is very easy to wash off.
This must be taken into account when you need the easiest possible care, because it is not so easy to wash off a sticky substance even from porous hair, and shampoos often contain aggressive substances that affect the scalp in a negative way.
How to DIY
- Buy emulsifiers (additives needed to combine emulsions from different liquids). Two types are suitable - twin-80, it is needed when you want to combine components of plant origin, or twin-20, which is used for essential oils.
- Directly the oils themselves that you plan to mix. Choose one as a base, and the rest can be added depending on the final effect that you expect to get.
- The last component is ethers. It is important to choose them based on the type of your hair.
The proportions in which it is necessary to mix all the components are one to nine, i.e. one part emulsifier should equal nine similar volumes of oils. All ingredients must be added one by one and mixed thoroughly.
Checking whether you succeeded or not is easy enough. Take a small amount and apply it to a slightly damp palm. If the consistency is similar to milk for removing makeup, then the product is ready.
Favorite recipes
Often, those who need additional hair growth become interested in oils. The undisputed leader of this list can be called Burr oil. It is cheap and effective. The main secret you need to know is regularity. Without enough patience, you will not be able to grow a lush mane. Only constant care will be the key to victory.
You can make it yourself from the root of burdock or burdock. For cooking, you need fresh roots. To begin with, they need to be dried in a place closed from direct sunlight and at the same time with good ventilation. When the root reaches the desired condition, you will need to take 20 grams of it, finely chop or chop in a blender, mix with 200 grams of olive oil and heat the mixture for 60 minutes at a temperature not exceeding 50 ° C.After the tincture must be left for 8 days, and when all the beneficial properties of the root are given away, squeeze the elixir and filter. If desired, for a more pleasant aroma, you can add a couple of drops of other essential oils.
How to make burdock hair oil at home, see the following video.
Another favorite type is coconut oil. It has a fairly light (among oils) structure, it perfectly moisturizes and softens the hair, and also has a great effect on the scalp, making it healthy, which promotes hair growth. It is suitable for both straight and curly hair. Coconut products are almost colorless and have a very unobtrusive smell, so they can be applied both day and night without the scent disturbing your sleep.
It's not that hard to make it yourself. You can buy a coconut and grate its pulp, or you can buy already dry shavings. Three spoons of the product will be enough. Pour the shavings with water so that it covers the layer of coconut, mix and bring to a boil on the fire. After the mixture boils, select the medium flame and leave the mass to reach for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Next, using a strainer or gauze, squeeze out all the liquid from the resulting porridge. Put the bowl with the contents in the refrigerator and wait until a film forms on it. This film is the desired raw material, which, under the influence of low temperatures, acquires hardness.
How to make coconut oil at home, see the following video.
Another nut from which you can get oil at home is almonds. You will need two cups of nuts and a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Almonds should be dry and fresh at the same time. Grind all the nuts with a blender, just do it gradually.First at low speed, removing the remains from the walls back into the common bowl. When the whole product turns into a homogeneous mass, add two tablespoons of olive extract to the blender and mix the mixture thoroughly again. The end result should be a rich, hummus-like paste.
Next, the mass will need to be placed in a glass jar and left to infuse for two weeks. When the time has passed, use a sieve to separate the valuable elixir from the offal.
The most affordable option that is always on hand is sunflower or olive oil. With it, you can not only cook a salad or fry potatoes on it. It works great on hair and making this hair oil at home is not difficult. Just heat a small amount of it and add some lemon juice to the mixture. You need to apply under the very roots. The main catch is that it really should be a natural product, and not a controversial substance.
How to apply
The product should not be much, it should not drain. Often a few drops on your palms or a comb are enough, which you can rub along the entire length with your own hands. Some people really like to add oils to shampoos and other care products. This is an effective way, the main thing is not to overdo it.
Pure extracts can be used two to three times a week.
Experiment, look for your own and be beautiful.
