Move over coconut oil there’s a new boss in town. In case you haven’t caught on, olive oil has kicked coconut oil to the curb and is now being touted as one of the most magical moisturizing hair oil treatments. And just in case you are wondering if prolonged use of olive oil can cause protein build up in your hair, well, the answer is no, if you do the olive oil hair treatments right.
See, hair has porous shafts hence can’t hold onto its natural moisture. This leaves your hair dry and brittle. When this happens, why not then just douse your hair in olive oil which is rich in vitamin E, vitamin A, and fatty acids? The olive oil will be absorbed and the best thing is that the benefits last even after washing.
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4 Olive Oil Hair Treatments to Consider For Dry Hair
Hot oil treatment
Olive oil hair treatments are a luxury that every hair texture will love. Just one use and your hair is left super soft and silky. Frequent application of this treatment (I’d recommend once a week) yields healthier and more moisturized hair.
Let’s break down what you’ll need and how this simple procedure is done
You’ll need 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 drops of essential oil (feel free to pick your favorite), and infused herbs such as chopped up rosemary, parsley, chamomile tea or black tea. The essential oil that I use often when I’m preparing my hot oil is sandalwood. It leaves this amazing scent that’s to die for. If you have dandruff or an itchy scalp use tea tree oil.
The preparation is quite simple, take a plastic bowl and pour the olive oil in. Take another bigger bowl with water in it and place the bowl with olive oil in and heat it up. Once it’s perfectly warm add the essential oil and your choice of herb. Strain and transfer into a bottle, which will make it easier to apply.
Part your hair into sections and apply ensuring you coat it all the way through. Cover the hair with a shower cap and leave it on for about 30 minutes then rinse off.
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Olive oil and honey hair mask
A combination of honey and olive oil is undoubtedly one of the best olive oil hair treatments for dry hair. Honey is a great hair conditioner and an amazing shampoo booster.
You’ll need 4 tablespoons of honey and 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Yes, just those two. Mix them thoroughly and apply evenly to your hair. Cover with a shower cap and wait for about 30 minutes then rinse off.
Olive oil, banana and egg hair mask
Just by looking at the ingredients of this hair mask, you can tell it’ll leave you with really moisturized hair. Bananas are a great source of moisture, eggs are an excellent source of protein, then add olive oil to the mix, and hello glorious hair.
How to
Take one banana and mash it using a fork, beat two eggs and add them in. Finally, add olive oil and mix(or just throw them all in a blender). Strain using a muslin cloth to avoid getting chunks of banana stuck in your hair. Apply on your hair evenly, cover and let it sit for an hour. Rinse out with cold water and shampoo normally.
Olive oil shampoo
Lazy bad hair day? Making a mask can sometimes feel like a task. If you have long or really big curly hair, the whole process of applying your olive oil hair treatments is just tedious at times. Don’t fret I’ll share this lazy girl hack that will do wonders to your hair.
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Say hello to a DIY olive oil shampoo
You’ll need castile soap and olive oil. Castile soap is an olive oil-based soap which cleanses without stripping your hair’s natural oils. It’s also good for your skin since the liquid form is used in making natural bath products.
How to make it
Take one cup of water, one cup of liquid castile soap and one tablespoon of olive oil. In a small saucepan heat the water and let it cool slightly. Add the liquid soap and olive oil, stir then transfer to a clean empty shampoo bottle. Voila there you go you have your olive oil rich shampoo.
For an even lazier hack just warm up some olive oil add it to your regular shampoo and shake well.
About the Author – Abigail Mbithe
Abigail is a 20-something wild child who still believes in unicorns, fairy tales, and everything beautiful. When she’s not trying to invent a new hairstyle, she’s either sipping on something or hanging out with her tribe.
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