Hair loss is a concern for a lot of people today. It occurs due to poor nutrition, lifestyle-related issues, pollution, stress, etc. Also, frequent use of various hairstyles like the curling, hair straightening, and repeated use of hair colours hasten hair fall.
If hair fall is ignored at its initial stages, it may lead to baldness later. Further, treating hair fall is easier than treating the baldness. One of the natural ways that can be adopted to protect your hair fall is through the use of 'olive oil'.
Olive oil for hair growth
Olive oil (extra virgin) is known to keep the scalp healthy, prevent hair loss and increase hair growth. There is extensive data available which confirms that extra virgin oil can improve hair health.
Olive oil can be used for both external and internal purposes:
a) Scalp massage: Hair loss occurs due to narrowing of the hair shaft (due to the overproduction of DTH (dihydrotestosterone)) hormones and scalp infections (bacterial and fungal). Regular massage of the scalp and hair with a high-quality virgin or extra virgin olive oil helps in reducing the production of DTH hormone and infections and thereby reducing the hair fall.
b) Hair conditioner: It is important to keep your scalp healthy if you want healthy hair. Application of lukewarm olive oil to the scalp increases the moisture that enables in thickening and strengthening of the hair. It also makes your hair shiny and smooth.
c) In Cooking: Regular use of olive oil in cooking and drinking (olive oil mixed with water and lemon) helps to prevent the hair loss.
How to use the olive oil?
1) Scalp massage: Always purchase the extra virgin olive oil, as this is free from chemicals and is in its purest form.
Pour a little amount of olive oil in your palms and gently massage it into your scalp for about 10 minutes. Wrap your hair in the steaming hot towel or cover with a shower cap. Allow your hair to soak in the oil for a while. Once you are done, wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Another combination that you can try is by mixing 3tsp of olive oil with 7-10 drops of tea tree oil and massage your scalp. You may leave it overnight and wash your hair in the morning.
Checklist to confirm if the olive oil is extra virgin:
Look for packaging. It should contain QvExtra seal of quality (It means that the oil has met chemical, physical and sensorial requirements).
Search for updates on olive oil brands on the website ocu.org or FDA's government website - www.fda.gov.
Taste of the olive oil should be bitter, peppery and pungent. Avoid olive oil if it is musty or dull.
2) Hair conditioner: You can prepare your hair conditioner at home.
a) Take a bowl and add a cup of olive oil, one egg yolk and few drops of lemon juice. Stir these contents well and apply the mixture to your scalp. Ensure the entire head is coated. Leave it for 15-20 minutes. Rinse it well before shampooing.
b) You can also make a deep conditioning paste. For this, you need to warm a cup of olive oil by keeping it in the microwave for approximately ten seconds. Mix it with ¼ cup of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and stir it well. Apply this mixture/paste to the hair. Allow it for ten to fifteen minutes and then rinse it with shampoo. You may repeat this procedure at least once a week.
Therefore, use of virgin olive oil is helpful in providing the scalp and hair with the necessary nutrients, proper conditioning, and prevention of hair fall.
If hair fall is ignored at its initial stages, it may lead to baldness later. Further, treating hair fall is easier than treating the baldness. One of the natural ways that can be adopted to protect your hair fall is through the use of 'olive oil'.
Olive oil for hair growth
Olive oil (extra virgin) is known to keep the scalp healthy, prevent hair loss and increase hair growth. There is extensive data available which confirms that extra virgin oil can improve hair health.
Olive oil can be used for both external and internal purposes:
a) Scalp massage: Hair loss occurs due to narrowing of the hair shaft (due to the overproduction of DTH (dihydrotestosterone)) hormones and scalp infections (bacterial and fungal). Regular massage of the scalp and hair with a high-quality virgin or extra virgin olive oil helps in reducing the production of DTH hormone and infections and thereby reducing the hair fall.
b) Hair conditioner: It is important to keep your scalp healthy if you want healthy hair. Application of lukewarm olive oil to the scalp increases the moisture that enables in thickening and strengthening of the hair. It also makes your hair shiny and smooth.
c) In Cooking: Regular use of olive oil in cooking and drinking (olive oil mixed with water and lemon) helps to prevent the hair loss.
How to use the olive oil?
1) Scalp massage: Always purchase the extra virgin olive oil, as this is free from chemicals and is in its purest form.
Pour a little amount of olive oil in your palms and gently massage it into your scalp for about 10 minutes. Wrap your hair in the steaming hot towel or cover with a shower cap. Allow your hair to soak in the oil for a while. Once you are done, wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Another combination that you can try is by mixing 3tsp of olive oil with 7-10 drops of tea tree oil and massage your scalp. You may leave it overnight and wash your hair in the morning.
Checklist to confirm if the olive oil is extra virgin:
Look for packaging. It should contain QvExtra seal of quality (It means that the oil has met chemical, physical and sensorial requirements).
Search for updates on olive oil brands on the website ocu.org or FDA's government website - www.fda.gov.
Taste of the olive oil should be bitter, peppery and pungent. Avoid olive oil if it is musty or dull.
2) Hair conditioner: You can prepare your hair conditioner at home.
a) Take a bowl and add a cup of olive oil, one egg yolk and few drops of lemon juice. Stir these contents well and apply the mixture to your scalp. Ensure the entire head is coated. Leave it for 15-20 minutes. Rinse it well before shampooing.
b) You can also make a deep conditioning paste. For this, you need to warm a cup of olive oil by keeping it in the microwave for approximately ten seconds. Mix it with ¼ cup of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and stir it well. Apply this mixture/paste to the hair. Allow it for ten to fifteen minutes and then rinse it with shampoo. You may repeat this procedure at least once a week.
Therefore, use of virgin olive oil is helpful in providing the scalp and hair with the necessary nutrients, proper conditioning, and prevention of hair fall.