Features of the use of burdock oil for hair growth

Beautiful hairstyle and well-groomed hair immediately attract attention. Since ancient times, women have been using oils to strengthen their hair, giving them density. One of the most proven and simplest options in the care of curls is burdock oil.

Burdock oil is made from burdock (burdock). Although this is a rather large plant, it will not work to get oil from it, such as from sunflower. In its production, tincture is used, which is prepared from the roots of the plant. Then it is added as a base to vegetable oil, which undergoes a multi-stage purification. There are several types of burdock oil, and their composition depends on which oil was taken as the basis - olive, linseed or sesame.

Burdock oil can be used in cooking for salads, that is, it is edible oil. The second type of burdock oil is non-edible, which is used in cosmetology. It can be a pure product or with the addition of herbs, vitamins.

This is really a very useful product that allows you to maintain the beauty of your hair. Thanks to its use:

• there is nutrition of the hair from the inside;
• their growth is stimulated;
• dry tips are moistened and nourished;
• reconstruction of damaged hair occurs;
• hair stops falling out;
• the appearance of new hairs increases;
• itching, irritation is relieved;
• there is a regulation of the sebaceous glands.

The natural product contains vitamins A, B, as well as C and E. Often, various additives are included in the composition. This can be red pepper, jojoba oil, propolis, wheat germ extract and many other components. The presence of additional additives affects the quality of cosmetic procedures. Essential oils can also be added to the classic version of this oil.

When applying this product to colored hair, it should be borne in mind that it may slightly wash their color. In this case, the tone of natural hair can be clarified.

Thanks to the use of this oil, the hair begins to strengthen, is saturated with the necessary elements and moisture, enriched with vitamins, fatty acids. As a result of this, the hairstyle acquires the necessary volume, the hair becomes thicker and begins to grow faster.

Indications for the use of burdock oil:

• it is used for dry curls and dry skin;
• with frequent use of coloring agents;
• with dull and lifeless strands;

• to get rid of split ends;
• for growth, shine of curls;
• to get rid of dandruff, skin irritation.

This tool is relatively inexpensive, so it is often used for cosmetic procedures at home.

Frequent use of burdock oil can not only heal curls, but also bring some discomfort. Pure natural oil is unlikely to cause harm, but if you apply it very often, this tool helps clog pores. To avoid this, the substance should be applied infrequently to the roots, and most should be distributed along the length of the hair and on the ends if they require treatment.

Many cosmetologists recommend using it as an additional means for hair care and adding a small amount of it to a shampoo, mask or balm. Good results can be obtained if you use the product yourself as a mask.

When choosing any cosmetic product, it is important to know its composition. It is advisable to study in advance reviews about the use of a product. This also applies to burdock oil. You should learn how to choose a quality product and what to look for when buying. Since the product is very popular, it is often faked or harmful components are added to it.

A large selection of this cosmetic product is presented on shelves in stores or pharmacies. To understand how to choose a high-quality burdock oil, which will bring only benefits to the hair, you should opt for a 100% natural product. Oil should consist only of squeezed root burdock. Additional components are allowed in the composition, but their quantity should be small. You should not choose a product that contains fragrances and fragrances, as it will not bring special benefits.

It is recommended to choose burdock oil, poured into a dark glass container. Even better if it is packed in cardboard boxes. This will ensure its safety for a longer time and prevent it from direct sunlight.

When purchasing oil, you should make sure that the packaging has its date of manufacture and end date of use. There should also be information in what conditions it should be stored. For lack of this, we can judge that this is a fake product, and you should refrain from buying it.

After the oil is purchased, you should understand how to use it.

1. Before applying it to the hair, burdock oil should be slightly warmed up. To do this, a small amount of the product is placed in a water bath or simply held for several seconds in your hands until it becomes warm.Do not use cold or too hot oil.
2. A small amount should be applied to the hair. If you apply it a lot, then the scalp will become oily, and the appearance of the hair will be less attractive.
3. It is better to apply the product as a mask. To do this, it is heated and applied to the entire length of the hair. Attention should be paid to the scalp by doing a massage.
4. After application, a plastic hat or just a bag is put on the head, wrapped with a towel on top.
5. For this procedure, about an hour is enough. If you keep the mask on your hair longer or even leave it overnight, it can lead to the fact that it will be much more difficult to wash off the oil from the hair.

When using burdock oil, not only the application method is important, but also the frequency with which this procedure is performed. If the hair is very weak, then for their treatment it is enough to carry out the procedure once a week. To maintain the beauty of hair, this cosmetic product should be used once every 2 weeks.

It is better to apply the oil mixture not to wet, but to dry hair. To better open it, you need to create thermal conditions. To do this, it is slightly warmed up, and after application, they wrap their heads in a warm towel for a deeper effect on the cells.

The oily mixture has a thick and dense texture, which is not easy to evenly distribute through the hair. For a better and more uniform application, you can use a special spray gun.

Burdock oil is used as the basis for masks, mixing it with other ingredients. You can, for example, use a mix of oils and mix burdock with any other like almond, peach or hemp. You can also add a couple drops of any essential oil to the mixture. The composition may include egg yolk, mustard, mayonnaise, cognac. To strengthen the hair, it is recommended to use a remedy with red pepper.

It is recommended to apply oil for a long time without affecting the skin on the head. When using the product as a mask, it is also applied to the skin. You should not keep the mask for more than an hour, as this may affect the quality of the procedure.

Wash off the mask from the hair using any shampoo. But this should be done carefully. If you do not rinse the hair well, they will look more like algae, rather than healthy strands.

Many dream of having beautiful, long curls. But often this is difficult to achieve. For hair growth, you can use a mask based on mustard. In its composition:

• dry mustard - 40 g;
• egg (yolk) - 1 pc;
• water - 2 tbsp. l .;
• sugar - 0.5 tsp;
• burdock oil - 1 tbsp. l

To get a tool for strengthening and growth of hair, you need to mix all these components in a container, except sugar. Heat the mixture in a water bath, then add sugar. The result should be a thick mixture that needs to be rubbed into the roots of the hair. After that, you need to put a bag on your head and wrap it in a warm towel. Keep the mask on your head for about 40 minutes, then rinse it well.

When hair loss should use a mask, which includes an oily base, honey and lemon juice. All components take 1 tablespoon and mix. Apply the mask in a warm form. You need to keep it in a water bath until honey dissolves. Then cool the mixture a bit so as not to burn the skin. The mass is applied from the roots along the entire length of the strands. Keep the product on your head for about half an hour, then rinse with shampoo.

After using burdock oil, many users had only positive impressions. It is worth listening to their advice on the use of this cosmetic product.

1. Apply a small amount of the product to the hair so that it rinses better. If the strands are poorly washed, you need to take the yolks of two eggs, beat them and rub into the scalp, then distribute them in locks.Wash strands with cool, but not hot water, using shampoo.
2. You can replace the yolk with table vinegar. For this, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of vinegar is diluted in a liter of water and used to rinse.

Good results can be obtained if you use the product together with vitamin E. To prepare the mixture, you need to take 2 capsules of 400 ml of vitamin E, mix 1 tbsp. a spoonful of oil with their contents and apply to the scalp. Many recommend applying with a regular pipette, separating the strands with a parting. The remaining mixture is applied to the ends of the hair and to the entire strand.

Be sure to wrap your head in a package and wrap it with a warm towel. Wash off the mixture after 30-60 minutes. After shampoo, you can use warm beer to rinse the strands. After this procedure, the hair is transformed, it helps their growth, gives shine.

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