From my online research, I found that olive oil is classified as penetrating natural oil. It is made by pressing the fat from olives. As I alluded to, olive oil is used in various ways - cooking, pharmaceuticals, soaps, and even fuel. What makes it good for hair, especially relaxed hair, are the antioxidants and Vitamin E and Vitamin K that it contains.
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Types of olive oil
Not all olive oil is the same. In fact, olive oil comes in various grades some of which are better for your hair than others.
Extra virgin olive oil
This is an unrefined oil produced from the first pressing of the olives. The pressing process is called cold pressing. No chemical treatments or enhancements were used making it a higher quality oil.Virgin olive oil
The first pressing of the olives is also used to produce this grade, but the oil has a higher acidity level than the extra virgin grade.Pure olive oil
What this means is the oil has been made from a blend of refined and unrefined olive oil. The refining process causes the oil to lose some of the nutritional benefits making it a lesser quality grade.The grades that are most beneficial to hair are extra virgin and virgin because they contain the most nutritional benefits for the hair. The greener the oil, the better it is.
Related read: Penetrating Natural Oils For Relaxed Hair
Benefits of using olive oil
Some of the top benefits of using olive oil on colored, relaxed, or natural hair are:- Increased manageability and shine by moisturizing the hair
- Reduced scalp issues from the anti-fungal and antibacterial properties olive oil has
How to use olive oil on your hair
You can incorporate olive oil into your hair routine in the following ways:A hot oil treatment
Olive oil can be applied to your scalp and strands whether relaxed or natural. I have used olive oil several times in hot oil treatments by mixing it with other oils such as coconut oil and sunflower oil.A frizz and split end reducer
Due to the thickness of olive oil, it can be extremely helpful and beneficial in the winter months
A hair mask
By mixing some olive oil with a moisturizing conditioner and your favorite essential oil you can great a great pre-poo mask or deep conditioning mask.Related read: My Favorite DIY Pre-poo Mixtures
A detangler
Section your dry hair then apply olive oil on your strands section by section. This will provide ample slip so you can safely detangle your hair.
Have you used olive oil on your hair before?
Resources: http://www.oliveoilexcellence.com/article/benefits-of-using-olive-oil-on-hair/, http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/olive-oil-health-benefits
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