Yes, there is such a thing as avocado oil. Once I found that out I had to do some investigation. What I found is avocado oil is made from, pressing the fleshy fruit pulp and not the avocado pit. It is a lightweight oil that helps it to more easily penetrate the hair shaft which is great but what can it do to help our hair?
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Benefits of using avocado oil
Avocado oil is high in vitamins and minerals like Vitamins A, B, D, E, and amino acids that help protect and strengthen the hair. And it can assist with hair growth and scalp health. This is probably why more and more hair products have avocado oil in them. Some other benefits of avocado oil include:Hair taming
The oil is good for taming frizzy hair and can help prevent split ends.
Heat protection
Avocado oil has a high heat point - 480 degrees Fahrenheit unrefined and 520 degrees Fahrenheit refined.
Moisture
Avocado oil itself doesn't moisturize the hair, but it has high humectant properties which helps to draw, retain and lock moisture in the hair. It can also help add moisture to the scalp which could help fight off dandruff caused by scalp dryness.
Nourishment
Avocado oil contains monounsaturated fatty acid which can help nourish and strengthen hair strands that have been weakened from chemicals, dryness, and heat. Additionally, this can help prevent hair breakage.
UV protection
Due to the omega-3 fatty acids the avocado oil contains, it has some UV reflection properties. So it can be used as a natural SPF for your hair.
How to use avocado oil on hair
The great thing about avocado oil, besides what it can do for the hair, is there are many ways it can be worked into a healthy relaxed hair regimen.
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To use avocado oil on your hair get the unrefined, cold-pressed oil. The extraction process for this type of avocado maintains more nutrients than other types.
Here are just a few of the ways avocado oil can be used on your hair:
Hot oil treatment
Mix avocado oil with other oils like coconut oil and tea tree oil and apply them to your scalp.
Scalp massage
Mix some avocado oil with an essential oil and massage the mixture into your scalp. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse out with shampoo.
Hair detangler
Apply some to your dry hair to get some slip for working through tangles.
Deep conditioner enhancer
Add a tablespoon to your deep conditioning treatment.
Sealant
After applying your hair moisturizer seal in the hydration be following it up with avocado oil.
References: http://oilypedia.com/the-amazing-benefits-of-avocado-oil-for-hair/, http://www.avocadooilforhair.net/, https://www.goodhealthacademy.com/health-benefits/avocado-oil-for-hair-growth/
Have you used avocado oil on your hair before?
References: http://oilypedia.com/the-amazing-benefits-of-avocado-oil-for-hair/, http://www.avocadooilforhair.net/, https://www.goodhealthacademy.com/health-benefits/avocado-oil-for-hair-growth/
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