Although it is primarily known for its use in the culinary context, olive oil does not need to hide its positive effect on the hair.
In contrast to most commercial hair care products, olive oil shines with its natural care potential and is also considered to be particularly well tolerated and sustainable. So what qualifies olive oil to flatter the hair as much as it flatters the palate?
What does olive oil do for hair?
Even in ancient times, the "liquid gold" had a reputation as a cosmetic miracle weapon and was used as a natural beauty elixir in soothing baths. Millennia later, modern science finally confirmed this the nourishing and protective effect of high-quality olive oil , whose valuable ingredients benefit both healthy and stressed hair.
Vegetable oil extracted from olives is ideal for hair care.
Olive oil for hair strengthening
Hair is exposed to numerous harmful environmental influences on a daily basis: UV radiation, excessive heat when blow-drying or straightening, and styling products that are used too often are “hairy” issues for hair health. In addition, some people struggle with split ends, while others suffer from hair that dries out quickly or even hair loss.
A treatment of the hair with olive oil is said to help the resistance of the hair in a natural way. Because the rich vegetable oil wraps around each individual hair like a protective film, it forms a barrier against heat, solar radiation and mechanical stress and, last but not least, ensures a healthy look.
Olive oil against dandruff
Dandruff is sometimes an unwelcome side effect of a scalp that is too dry, which can partly be attributed to the use of unsuitable shampoos. Here, too, olive oil can help by moisturizing and making the skin smooth. In addition, anti-inflammatory substances in olive oil, including polyphenols, help to soothe the irritated and sometimes itchy scalp. Naturally obtained olive oil thus offers both the hair and the scalp a generally well-tolerated and sustainable alternative to industrial products.
Olive oil against hair loss
Oxidative stress is one of the main factors that age our cells and thus hair follicles. If, in the course of this, a particularly large number of these hair follicles enter the resting phase, hair loss leads to a visibly reduced head of hair.
Initial studies indicate that the polyphenol oleuropein contained stimulates the hair follicles to grow again. At the same time, the greasy properties of olive oil help the hair to become more elastic and thus prevent brittle hair from further accelerating hair loss.
Application of olive oil in the hair
Hair differs in terms of various properties, such as hair density and thickness. Coupled with a varying tendency to dry out or become greasy, all these factors determine the susceptibility of the hair to damaging influences and the need for care. But regardless of the individual hair type, it is important to find the right olive oil for hair use.
Which olive oil is good for hair?
Just as with the preparation of healthy and tasty food, the quality of the olive oil used is also crucial for hair care. If you want to give your hair and scalp a vital kick with olive oil, you should use the right product from the start.
Cold-extracted olive oils offer a wide range of healthy ingredients, including unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamin E. The naturalness of virgin and extra virgin olive oils also prevents irritation of the hair and scalp by avoiding undesirable additives. Against this background, MANI organic olive oils, for example, have proven to be particularly suitable.
Hair treatment with olive oil
A weekly application of olive oil in the hair gives the oil ample opportunity to unfold its nourishing and protective power.
For those new to olive oil hair treatment, it's best to start with a small amount of good quality olive oil. Over the following applications, it is important to determine the amount of oil that is appropriate for the individual hair type.
Tip: Olive oil in the hair should only be used if there are no important appointments in the course of the day. Depending on the condition of the hair, the nourishing oil film cannot always be completely washed out.
Step-by-step application of olive oil in hair
- Massage olive oil into the ends and lengths of the hair.
- Then wrap your hair in a towel.Tip: A slightly preheated towel increases the effect and makes the olive oil hair treatment even more pleasant!
- After about an hour of exposure, the olive oil is washed out with a little shampoo to remove the greasy film on the hair.
Olive oil treatment for the scalp
For revitalizing care of the scalp and hair roots the hair should first be washed and towel dried before the olive oil is spread all over the head. Gently rubbing in the oil stimulates blood circulation in the scalp and at the same time acts as a relaxing massage! This is followed by an exposure time of approx. one hour or overnight.
It is crucial to use very little oil, otherwise it often takes several hair washes to free the hair from the olive oil after the procedure.
Hair care products with olive oil
Daily cleaning and care of the hair can be wonderfully combined. Care products based on vegetable oil are therefore particularly suitable for routine use.
The MANI organic olive shampoo from the MANI natural cosmetics line offers your hair the full range of pampering: in addition to gentle cleansing, the integrated olive oil cares for your hair naturally and envelops it in summery lightness: breathe in and enjoy the subtle scent of flowers and herbs and citrus fruits...
