Benefits of olive oil for thinning hair

 

 By Andy Bogard                    November 11, 2019

Olive oil has been used for hair care for thousands of years due to the belief that it adds shine, softness and elasticity to the hair because it contains essential chemical elements such as oleic acid, palmic acid and squalene. It can strengthen and soften hair by penetrating the hair shaft and maintaining its moisture It is also rich in omega-3 acids, which boosts hair health and helps improve it's thickness.

Olive oil also contains good amounts of vitamin E, which prevents hair loss according to a small experiment conducted in 2010, where researchers believe that the antioxidant properties of the vitamin reduces Oxidative stress in the scalp associated with hair loss, and is generally considered vitamin "E" Vitamins are essential for maintaining healthy skin, including the scalp.It gives hair a strong base for growth, and maintains a layer of protective fat.

How to use olive oil to promote hair growth and thickness

Olive oil can be used to treat thin hair by following these steps: 

*Heat the oil until its temperature is like body temperature. 

*Massage warm oil into the scalp and hair. 

*Leave it on the hair for 30 to 45 minutes. 

*Rinse the hair from it using shampoo. 

Note: Some people add honey to olive oil, and some suggest leaving it on the hair all night, covering the head with a shower cap.

Benefits of oils for hair

Oils play an important role in protecting hair from damage, because some penetrate it, and reduce the amount of water absorbed, and in 2003, "Riley and Mohill" conducted a study on the properties of mineral oils and coconut oil, sunflower oil, and found that coconut oil is the only oil Reduces protein loss in damaged and undamaged hair. A new study was conducted in 2005 on the effect of coconut oil, olive oil, sunflower oil and mineral oils. They found that all oils, except mineral oils, leave a thin layer on the surface of the hair, which helps to the hair thickness. So it is preferable to reuse oils that leave a thin layer On the surface of the hair until it is well absorbed from the fibers.