Olive Oil has many beneficial properties and using olive oil hair conditioner is only one of those. We know that Olive Oil is great on our food, but this oil is far more than just a health food. Softer and more manageable hair is what you can expect when you condition your hair with olive oil. There are many “recipes” if you will out there that you can try to naturally condition your hair. Warm oil will penetrate more deeply into the hair.
You should start by using a better quality and grade of olive oil such as extra virgin olive oil that is cold pressed. These oils are by far better oils because of the way they are processed. The cold press application does not destroy the vitamins, enzymes, and minerals that are found in the olives. The top of the line cold pressed oils are those which are made with organic olives. If you desire a more fresh scented application for your hair, simply add a few drops of your favorite aromatherapy oil.
Here are a couple of popular and effective applications:
TREATMENT #1 – BASIC OLIVE OIL HAIR CONDITIONER RECIPE
1) 2 tsps of olive oil – Warm. Always test the oil’s temperature before applying to your scalp. The oil should be warm to the touch and not scalding.
2) Work the oil into your hair by massaging it in gently. Overzealous treatment could actually cause breakage.
3) Take a warm towel and wrap it around your hair and allow to oil to saturate into your hair. This process usually takes about 30 minutes for an effective treatment.
4) Wash your hair thoroughly with a mild shampoo, then rinse with cool water as your final step. The cool water will actually seal the hair shaft which locks in the shine ad helps prevent damaged ends. Dry and style.
TREATMENT #2 - EGG & OLIVE OIL HAIR CONDITIONING MASK RECIPE
1) Take two whole eggs and whisk with 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
2) Gently run mixture through hair and then wrap hair with plastic wrap. Leave solution in hair for approximately 10 minutes and rinse well with a mild shampoo, dry and style.
Whatever method you choose, I’m betting that you’ll see results in a short amount of time and that you’ll enjoy the results you get.