Do you have thinning hair? There are many reasons for hair loss in both men and women. Sometimes it is simply genetics or hereditary reasons, but often it can be caused by pollution, the misuse of hair care products, frequent coloring, poor diet, certain medications or over processing of the hair. These causes of hair loss can sometimes be reversed.
One way to help preserve your hair and make it thicker, fuller and more lustrous is the use of olive oil. Olive oil for hair growth has been used for centuries, and there are many happy people who say it definitely works. Olive oil, especially when heated, can provide deep conditioning for the hair, and that can lead to a healthier scalp and more hair on your head.
How to Use Olive Oil for Hair Growth
Start by choosing a very high quality virgin or extra virgin olive oil to apply to your hair and scalp. These types of olive oil have been processed without chemicals.
- Hot Oil Treatment. Mix together half olive oil and half castor oil. You can also add hibiscus petals for a good smell if you wish. Heat up the oil to lukewarm, then apply it to your scalp and hair. Massage the oil generously for ten minutes, then wrap your hair in a steaming hot towel. This will help lock in the moisture. When done, wash your hair thoroughly.
- Olive Oil and Tea Tree Oil. For every three tablespoons of olive oil, add 7 to 10 drops of tea tree oil. Blend well, apply it to your scalp, and then cover your head with a shower cap or towel. Leave this on overnight, then shampoo your hair like normal in the morning. This is especially effective against dandruff, and it smells wonderful.
- Olive Oil Hair Mask. Combine half a cup of olive oil with one well-beaten egg yolk and several drops of lemon juice. You can also add lavender if you want a better scent. Put this mask on your head, let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse it out. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual.
- Cinnamon-Honey Mixture. Create a paste to put on your head that helps reduce hair loss. Heat up two tablespoons of olive oil, then add one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon. You can double or triple this recipe if you have longer hair. Apply it to your hair, leave it on for fifteen minutes, then rinse it thoroughly before you shampoo your hair
