Hair is one of the main jewelry of a woman, therefore it is necessary to use as many opportunities as possible to preserve their beautiful appearance. One of the main care options is the use of a variety of oils. The main thing is to have a clear idea of the features of their application. This is what this article will tell.
The properties
To ensure proper hair care, it is customary to use a variety of oils. Among the most common are several options.
- Jojoba oil - contains a significant concentration of vitamin E, which has a powerful anti-inflammatory and also regenerative effect. When rubbed into the scalp, it provides relief from sebum and normalization of work processes.
- Coconut oil - Great for hair nutrition (especially if damaged), has a moisturizing and protective effect.
- Olive oil - restores the structure of the hair and promotes their active regeneration.
- Burr oil (It is one of the most widespread and popular) - contains vitamins A, E, PP, actively helps with hair loss, promotes their nutrition, growth, and also helps to get rid of dandruff.
- Linseed oil - It is characterized by a significant concentration of vitamins A, group B, and E, it nourishes the skin of the hair qualitatively, ensures its saturation with all necessary components.
- Argan oil - improves the microcirculation of substances, has an anti-inflammatory effect, protects the scalp from a variety of fungal as well as infectious diseases.
- Sea buckthorn oil - It has a stimulating and restoring effect, helps to normalize the condition of hair damaged as a result of constant styling, frequent use of a hair dryer or low-quality care products.
- Almond oil - saturates the scalp with all the necessary trace elements and useful vitamins, which makes it possible to improve the condition of the hair for a minimum amount of time.
- Cinnamon oil - is a less common option (used only in diluted form), helps to achieve the maximum regeneration effect.
Thus, the choice of the most suitable oil option directly depends on what problem should be solved at this stage, as well as the onset of any negative consequences that should be prevented. However, it is necessary to use hair oil at home correctly. Oil products are applied to both dry and wet or wet hair. We will understand the intricacies of such procedures.
How can i apply?
There are many options for using oil to achieve a beneficial effect. Each of them can best suit one or another person, depending on the general characteristics of the body, the state of the strands and the desired effect.
- Aroma combing
It is customary to consider this option as one of the most effective if it is used regularly. To ensure a positive result, it is necessary to remember some nuances.
- It is necessary to use high-quality cosmetic substances. The same applies to combing tools.
- The comb used in such a case should be clean (an optimal solution would be to select a special device for this). Otherwise, there is a risk of a variety of inflammatory processes.
- Due to the excessive concentration of essential oils, it is worth using them not in pure but in slightly diluted form (with the addition of a small amount of water) or use only 3-4 drops of the corresponding substance.
- The optimal combing period should be about 3-5 minutes (both a shorter and a longer period of time can negatively affect the health of the hair).
- Before applying a completely new version of the oil, it is necessary to check the fact that there is no allergy to it.
- Apply oil only on clean hair. Before this, the use of perfume is by no means allowed. Two such components can conflict with each other, and in this case there is a high probability of a headache, as well as allergic reactions.
Thus, using a combing procedure based on aromatic oils is as careful as possible. This process allows for a minimum period to achieve a beneficial effect. The main thing is to follow the instructions so as not to harm your health.
- Nutritious masks
One of the applications of valuable oils is their use as the main component of masks for curls. Depending on which product is used as the basis for this cosmetic product, there are various recipes that are characterized by a single direction of exposure. To minimize the process of hair loss, the following option is suitable, which includes:
- 4-5 drops of wheat germ oil;
- 1 drop of jojoba oil;
- 2 drops of pumpkin oil.
All components are thoroughly mixed together and applied to the scalp for 5 minutes. To achieve a positive effect, resorting to the use of such a tool costs 2 times a week.
To enhance hair growth, it is worth using a mask based on burdock oil. The main components are:
- about 5-6 drops of burdock oil;
- a small pinch of red hot pepper;
- a couple of drops of purified water.
These ingredients are well mixed and applied to the scalp for no more than 5 minutes (otherwise, due to the content of pepper, there is a possibility of a burn).
Mask with olive oil will help strengthen your hair, the main components of which are:
- 1 tablespoon sour cream of medium fat content;
- 1.5 teaspoons of olive oil;
- natural honey;
- onion.
The onion should be chopped (it is best to do this using a blender, but if this device is not available, a meat grinder will do) to a puree state, from which it is necessary to squeeze the juice. Pre-warmed vegetable oil, honey and sour cream are added to it. All components are thoroughly mixed, applied to the scalp and hold for an hour. To increase the effectiveness, you need to cover your head with a towel. In order not to provoke excessive work of the sebaceous glands, it is advisable to resort to this option no more than once a week.
- Enrichment of shampoos and conditioners
An alternative application of oils is to carry out activities aimed at enriching ready-made industrial products. For example, when it comes to the use of shampoo, about 5 drops of oil should be added to a one-time share of this substance. As for air conditioners and conditioners, much less oil is required.
The most commonly used oils for this procedure are:
- tea tree oil (actively used to eliminate seborrhea and dandruff);
- orange and lavender oils (help to achieve an attractive tint of hair and strengthen curls);
- geranium oil (provides effective elimination of dandruff).
Before enriching the means for washing the hair with these components, it is worth making sure that the composition does not contain such ingredients. Otherwise, there is a risk of provoking a severe allergic reaction.
Many girls are cautious about the idea of using oils to improve their health. Most tend to be of the opinion that after the procedure, the product will be quite problematic to wash off. In fact, if you approach this issue as competently as possible, you can forget about the occurrence of any problems.
In order to get rid of oily sheen, you can rinse your hair with shampoo twice. At the same time, it is not worthwhile to ignore the fact that such products contain a significant amount of chemicals that are not able to affect the condition of the hair in the best way. Therefore, as an aid to washing your hair, you can use:
- egg yolk diluted with a small amount of water;
- mustard powder;
- water with lemon, apple cider vinegar;
- decoctions and infusions of herbs.
How to rinse?
An alternative, time-tested way to get rid of oily traces of oils is to sprinkle flour on the head and then comb it. After completing this procedure, the head also needs to be washed with water. If for some reason this option does not suit you, it is possible to independently prepare natural shampoo. To do this, you need to mix 50 grams of cognac with one yolk and a small amount of water. Due to its unique composition, such a shampoo can not only help get rid of the essential oil without any difficulties, but also have a positive effect on the condition of the hair.
Flushing of coconut oil from the head deserves special attention, since due to the specific qualities of the product it is quite problematic to eliminate it with the above options.The optimal solution is the use of concentrated herbal decoctions made on the basis of chamomile, nettle or mint. Before applying any of the options, you must let it brew.
Sometimes you may encounter the fact that it is not possible to wash off a certain substance due to the excessive duration of the procedure. The same thing can happen with too frequent use of oil products.
How often to use the tool?
It is worth noting that a definite answer in this case does not exist, since everything depends on the individual characteristics, condition of the hair, as well as on the quality of the substance used. The best option is to use oil procedures 1-2 times a week. If we are talking about certain critical points, you should first consult with a trichologist or a cosmetologist. Only they, evaluating the condition of the hair, can talk about the need for more frequent procedures.
Independent decision-making on the more frequent use of oils can provoke the gradual accumulation of certain substances, which can lead to weightier hair, as well as the appearance of a greasy shine. If the condition of the strands is relatively normal, then there is no need to use oil more often several times during the month.
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