Hair masks from olive oil: recipes, benefits, applications

Since ancient times, olive oil was considered "liquid gold." Only rich merchants could afford to use it for cosmetic purposes. Olive oil is currently available to everyone. The combination of useful properties of olive oil helps maintain the health of curls and skin. Cosmetic procedures with olive oil will be useful for any type of hair.

The benefits of olive oil for hair

Olive oil is an indispensable product not only on the kitchen shelf, but also in the makeup bag of the hostess. Oil has a large number of necessary components that are necessary not only for hair, but also for the whole body.

In olive oilare contained:

• Fatty acids (oleic, linoleic). Unsaturated fatty acids accelerate the growth of curl and save from various types of itching and peeling;
• Phenols, which are antioxidants for hair and skin;
• Vitamins A, E, D and K. The lack of these vitamins leads to weakened immunity, loss of hair shine, to the appearance of dryness and brittle curls.

Thanks to these components, olive oil is used in the treatment of hair loss and even baldness. Vitamins and acids take care of curls and scalp, nourishing and moisturizing the strands. The nutrients of the oil help get rid of itching, soothing and nourishing the scalp. Oil components are good for dry, damaged and split ends.

Combining Olive Oil with Other Nutrients the product will help:

• Get rid of dryness, brittleness and split ends;
• Eliminate dandruff and dead tissue;
• Make the strands thicker and give them a healthy shine;
• Treat hair loss.

Also, procedures with olive oil can get rid of lice (head lice).

Ways to Use Olive Hair Oil

Most often, olive oil is used to treat dry, damaged hair. It can be applied in pure form or by making various masks. Before applying the oil, it is recommended to heat the liquid in a water bath (up to 30-35 °) or in the microwave for 5-10 seconds.

To achieve a positive result, all masks must be carried out regularly. The length of therapy depends on each prescription individually. The average course is 1-2 months.

Before using any recipe, it is worth checking the remedy for an allergic reaction.

In pure form

The method of application of the oil varies depending on the existing need. If olive oil is used as a prophylaxis and general hydration, then the liquid can be applied over the entire length of the hair. For an average length, 2-3 tablespoons of oil will suffice.

To get rid of split ends, the product is applied only to them. There is no need to distribute the product along its entire length. It is especially not recommended to use pure oil for hair prone to oily. If you have dry strands but oily roots, avoid applying the oil in its pure form to the scalp. It is better to moisten the curls in the oil and distribute the liquid or apply the product only on the tips.

To nourish and restore dry hair, you need to make sure that the product is absorbed as best as possible both in the strands and in the skin. To do this, follow a simple recommendations:

• Apply oil to the head with massage movements. Also, for a better distribution of fluid at the roots, it is better to use a toothbrush. You can apply oil using a cotton pad, impregnating the necessary areas with liquid;
• Do not distribute the oil along the length of the strands with your hands so as not to injure them. To do this, use a comb or comb;
• Oil should be applied to wet but not wet hair. You can also spray hair with a spray gun;
• To get rid of excess funds during the procedure, you can pat your hair dry with a dry cloth or towel;
• You need to clean the curls after the procedure using shampoo. Also, to get rid of excess oil, you can rinse your hair with herbal decoction;
• Carry out the procedure with oil for 40-60 minutes.

Also, to achieve the greatest result, during the procedure, you should wrap the curls in polyethylene and a towel.

As part of the masks

Hair masks with olive oil are used to treat any type of hair. Especially masks are relevant for weakened, after numerous chemical and thermal procedures, hair.

Owners of fatty strands should pay attention to masks, which include disinfectant and antibacterial products, such as alcohol or lemon. Holders of dry hair can use any recipe without fear of drying out their curls.

When using masks that contain onions or garlic, you should take care ofthorough cleansing with curls. When rinsing, use colorless henna or add essential oil or lemon juice to the mixture of mask ingredients. When adding onions to the mixture, you should make sure that only the juice gets into the mask, since the gruel contains the main unpleasant odor.

During the procedure, you should carefully monitor the time. Active substances such as red peppers or onions can cause skin irritation, itching, or a small burn.

Olive Oil Hair Mask Recipes

Folk recipes include a large number of masks using olive oil. A large number of positive reviews receive recipes with eggs, cinnamon, honey, which actively nourish, restore hair, and also strengthen the roots. A combination of olive oil with onion or red pepper will help to activate the growth of curl.

With egg

In folk recipes yolk often found as a substitute for shampoo. The product perfectly cleanses and nourishes hair. Most useful are homemade chicken eggs, as they have more nutrients.

A hair mask made of eggs and olive oil actively nourishes, strengthens and moisturizes the hair, and also eliminates the delamination of the ends. The following are required for the mask. Ingredients:

• 30 ml of olive oil;
• 1 yolk;
• 15 ml apple cider vinegar.

To prepare the mixture you need to mix all the products to a homogeneous mass. The resulting mask is applied only to the strands, avoiding areas at the root of the hair. The procedure lasts 30-40 minutes, after which the mask is washed off with warm water.

With banana

Mask with olive oil and banana It will help restore dry, withered hair, as well as eliminate split ends.The banana contains vitamins A, B, C, E, which contribute to faster regeneration of skin cells and hair structure. Vitamins nourish the curls, preventing loss.

For the mask, you will need the following Ingredients:

• 1 medium sized banana
• 3-4 tbsp. l olive oil;
• 100 ml yogurt.

To prepare the mask, you need to chop the banana in a blender. Then add the yogurt, oil to the mixture and mix until smooth.

The mixture is recommended to be applied only to strands, avoiding the root zone. Mask hold 30 minutes, after which the curls are cleaned with warm water and shampoo. For the best result, a certain temperature should be kept during the procedure. Therefore, before applying, it is recommended to warm up the mask a little. It is also worth wrapping hair in polyethylene and a bath towel.

Masks with banana and olive oil can be made 1-2 times a week. With regular use, the result will be visible after 1.5-2 months.

With lemon

Lemon It is an indispensable source of vitamin C, which energizes the body and supports the immune system. Rich chemical composition of lemon juice in combination with olive oil will allow:

• eliminate dandruff and itching;
• restore the balance of secretion of sebum;
• strengthen hair roots;
• return to the hair a healthy shine, as well as facilitate the styling process.

To prepare the mask you will need the following ingredients: 1 tbsp. l lemon juice and 2 tbsp. l olive oil. They need to be mixed to a homogeneous consistency, after which the liquid is slightly warmed up. The mixture is applied to the scalp with massaging movements, then distributed along the length of the hair with a comb.

During the procedure, the head needs to be insulated. To do this, put a bath cap on your head, and then wrap it with a towel. Such a mask can be kept on your head for up to 2 hours, then rinse off. When cleansing hair, it is recommended to use shampoo.

Lemon juice has brightening properties, so do not use this ingredient with freshly dyed hair.

With red pepper

Composed of red pepper there is capsaicin, which plays the role of a stimulator of nerve endings. Thanks to this, red pepper helps to accelerate hair growth. Pepper also contains vitamins, minerals and proteins, which provide restoration and strengthening of damaged hair.

The following are required for the mask. Ingredients:

• 2 tsp ground red pepper;
• 2 tbsp. l olive oil.

To prepare the mask, mix the products until smooth. Then you need to apply the mixture on the head with massage movements. Procedure lasts 20-30 minutes. It is important not to overexpose the mixture, as pepper causes a burning sensation.

The mask can be done no more often Once a week 1-2 months. If you do the mask regularly, then as a result you will get strong, healthy hair.

With alcohol

In the treatment of hair loss and alopecia, a mask of olive oil and alcohol will help to cope.

For cooking you will need Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l olive oil;
• 2 tbsp. l alcohol.

Olive oil must be heated to 30-35º. Oil and alcohol should be mixed and rubbed into the scalp with massaging movements. Procedure lasts from 40 minutes to 1 hour.

It is recommended to put a bath cap on your head and wrap your hair with a towel. Masks should not be done more than 2 times a week, since alcohol dries curls. To prepare the mask, you can use not only 70% alcohol, but also vodka, cognac or tincture.

With cinnamon and honey

Honey is well known for the beneficial properties of every housewife. It is used in the treatment of colds, to enhance immunity and simply as a food product.

Bee Honey It has the ability to heal damage, soften the skin, strengthen hair follicles and normalize the sebaceous glands. Cinnamon stimulates blood flow to the vessels, which stimulates hair growth.

The combination of beneficial properties of olive oil, cinnamon and honey will allow:

• Rid hair of dandruff;
• Restore weakened curls;
• Strengthen the hair follicles;
• Accelerate the growth of strands.

The following are required for the mask. Ingredients:

• 20 ml of olive oil;
• 20 ml of liquid honey;
• 5 g ground cinnamon.

Before cooking, you need to warm the olive oil in a water bath. Then, honey and cinnamon must be added to the mixture and the contents mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

The mask is applied to wet hair for 30-40 minutes. During the procedure, it is recommended to wrap the hair in polyethylene and a towel. With regular use of this composition, the result will be visible in a month. Curls will grow faster, becoming more shiny and strong.

With onion

Onion Is a universal product. Due to its beneficial properties, it has a complex effect on the hair, restoring them after serious damage.

In the composition of the onion are contained:

• Minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron;
• Alkaloids;
• Vitamins B, C, K, PP;
• Squirrels.

These substances will help get rid of dandruff, strengthen hair roots, and also stop hair loss. For cooking masks will need:

• 2 tbsp. l olive oil;
• 1 tbsp. l onion juice.

To prepare the mask you need to mix olive oil and onion juice, then apply the liquid to the hair roots, distributing along the length. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes, after which you need to thoroughly clean your hair with warm water. The mask can be done no more than 1 time per week.

Onion has specific smellTherefore, it is worth paying special attention to purification. Add vinegar or lemon juice to the water to remove the smell, use a shampoo.

Before applying a mask with a bow, you need to remember that the smell is most easily absorbed into heavily damaged hair. But with regular use of masks, the result will be visible after just a few uses.

With henna

Henna - It is a natural dye that has antibacterial and nutritional properties that affect the hair structure. Henna may have pigment, and may be colorless. Coloring henna is extracted from leaves, and colorless from stalks of lavsonia.

For cosmetic purposes, use colorless henna, using it both in pure form and adding to the composition of masks. For the mask, you will need the following Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l of olive oil;
• 1 tbsp. l colorless henna;
• 1 chicken yolk;
• 1 tsp honey;
• 1 tsp cognac.

To prepare, you need to mix the henna and oil thoroughly, and then add the yolk, honey and cognac.

The mixture is applied to the hair roots with massaging movements and distributed over the entire length. Procedure lasts 40-50 minutes, then the mask is washed off with warm water with plenty of shampoo. You can use the mask no more than once a week, conducting the course for 2 months.

With avocado

Avocado - This is a fruit plant, which has a large number of useful properties. Plant fruits contain:

• Antioxidants that fight premature aging;
• Minerals (potassium, copper, iron, magnesium), the lack of which leads to weakening and hair loss. The trace elements contained in the avocado fruit make up for their deficiency and give the curls a healthy, strong look;
• Fatty acids that provide nutrition to the hair. Also, such acids retain moisture in locks;
• Vitamins A, E, D, B6. The combination of these components supports the body's immunity and gives the hair a healthy shine and root strengthening.

To prepare the mask you need:

• 2 tbsp. l oils;
• The pulp of half an avocado;
• 1 tbsp. l honey.

The necessary ingredients must be mixed until a homogeneous mass is applied to the head, spreading from the roots to the ends. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes, after which the mask is washed off with warm water and shampoo. It is recommended to wrap your hair in polyethylene and a bath towel.

Contraindications to the use of masks with olive oil

Olive oil masks fit for any type of hair. Contraindications as such do not exist, since oil is a mild product that does not have an aggressive effect on the skin.

However, it is possible individual intolerance both oil and any other mask ingredient.

Before applying the mask with olive oil, you should conduct a small test for an allergic reaction. To do this, just apply a small amount of the mask to the bend of the elbow. If after 30-40 minutes itching, redness or other unpleasant sensations do not appear, then the mask can be safely applied to the head.

If during the procedure you experience discomfort, immediately wash off the mask. When using products that cause burning sensation (onion, mustard, pepper), it costs reduce the dose by 1.5-2 times and try the procedure again after a while.

It is not recommended to use masks if there are any injuries, wounds or scratches on the scalp. Also, do not use oil in its pure form for owners of very oily hair types. In this case, olive oil can be rubbed into the ends without applying the product to the hair roots.