Olive Oil for Hair

While olive oil is already widely being used as an addition in skin lotions and soaps, it also can be applied in its pure form. Estheticians promote its use as ‘special’ treatments. They do, however, stress that it only be used in its purest form, i.e. extra virgin, cold pressed, contains no additives and be purchased in small quantities in order to retain its beneficial properties. Bottles should be closed tightly, stored at room temperature and away from sunlight and humidity.

Hair, being consistently exposed to all manner of element, benefits greatly from olive oil treatments. Summer or winter, scalps need ‘pampering’, drying out very quickly. Again the best overall treatment is overnight. Remember, massaging oil into the scalp also treats your hair from the root to the ends and results in a flat hairdo. Hence the overnight treatment suggestion. Again, thoroughly clean your hair, towel it dry and apply olive oil (the oil should be slightly warmed and comfortable to the touch).

If you only wish to treat hair ends, rub Olive Oil over the inside of your hands, then take strands of hair and roll the ends between your palms. Again, ensure that the oil is slightly warmed for maximum benefit.