Women from southern countries have always been famous for their beautiful and healthy hair. The secret of this beauty turned out to be quite simple - for a long time they used olive oil, rich in various vitamins, to care for the scalp. Nowadays, this valuable product is also available to Slavic beauties. How to use olive oil correctly, which useful masks for hair, you can prepare it based on it – we’ll talk about this in the article.

Cosmetic value of olive oil

Olive oil is one of the few food products, which is absorbed human body almost one hundred percent. It is rich in vitamins A and E, essential for cosmetology.
Thanks to vitamin A, an antioxidant, olive oil protects hair from adverse environmental influences, promotes better growth, strengthening hair follicles and nourishing the scalp. Vitamin E fights aging skin and hair. Beneficial acids Omega 6 and Omega 9 ensure regeneration of both the skin and each hair. In general, use olive oil in hair care ensures silkiness, shine and chic appearance.

Classic recipe for a nourishing hair mask

To prepare a hair mask classic recipe You will need very simple ingredients:

• 40 g olive oil;
• 20 g jojoba (or shea) oil.

Mix the oils in a convenient container, slightly heat the mixture in the microwave or in a water bath and apply while still warm. We collect the hair in a bun, wrap it in a towel and keep it like that for about two hours. You can even leave it overnight. This product should not only be rubbed into the scalp, but also applied along the entire length of the hair, paying special attention to dry ends. A mixture of two very valuable oils - olive and jojoba - after several applications gives the hair shine and shine.

How to fight hair loss with olive oil

Thanks to the rich vitamin complex and the content of fatty acids, olive oil in combination with other beneficial components helps to effectively combat hair loss and even incipient baldness.

To prepare this mask you will need:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil;
• 1 tablespoon burdock oil;
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (not store-bought concentrate).

Add burdock and lemon juice. Stir all components and apply with gentle movements to the scalp, vigorously rubbing into the roots of the hair or emerging bald spots. Keep the mask on for about 40-60 minutes, then wash off.

Mask for preventing and getting rid of split ends

If split ends have not become a mass phenomenon and appear only here and there, then for prevention before washing your hair, just apply a little olive oil to the ends of your hair and leave for 15-20 minutes. In the case when the hair becomes a victim of daily use of hot hair dryers and begins to fall off due to excessive dryness, a more complex mask will help solve the problem, for the preparation of which you need:

• 40 g olive oil;
• 20 g apple cider vinegar(in extreme cases, you can use the dining room);
• 1 yolk.

Mix the ingredients and apply it to the strands with a wide brush, 7-10 centimeters away from the roots. We put a shower cap on your head and wrap it in a towel. Wash off the mask after 30-40 minutes.

The list of recipes for hair masks based on olive oil is inexhaustible. The main thing is to buy real, not fake, oil and use it regularly, applying it to your hair at least once a week.

Olive oil is one of the most common skin and hair care products. It is universal, easily absorbed and does not leave a greasy film. Olive oil has been used by women since ancient times and in our time does not lose its relevance. Olive hair masks They are easy to prepare and use, and the effect will be noticeable after just a few uses.

What are the benefits of olive oil?

Olive oil contains a huge amount of beneficial substances that are undoubtedly important for female beauty.

Vitamin A and E, which are contained in olive oil, nourish the hair and scalp and have a softening effect.

The effects of olive oil on hair

1. Softens and nourishes the scalp, restores damaged bulbs.
2. Eliminates itching, dandruff and flaking on the scalp, heals minor wounds.
3. Effectively moisturizes and nourishes hair, eliminates brittleness and dryness.
4. Restores hair structure, gives it shine and softness.
5. Helps stop hair loss.

How to choose olive oil for hair

Before preparing an olive hair mask, you need to choose the right oil, since only natural oil can transform your hair.
1. Olive oil should be first cold pressed (Extra virgin), not refined, this type of oil contains all the beneficial substances.
2. The color of natural olive oil should be greenish yellow;
3. The price of real extra virgin olive oil cannot be low.

Use of olive hair masks

Olive oil can be used for any type of hair and scalp. If your hair is dry, then an olive mask will soften and moisturize it. The structure of damaged hair will noticeably improve, the scales will smooth out, and the hair will gain shine.

Olive masks are also indispensable for oily hair types; they help regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands, which will keep your hair looking fresh longer.

Olive hair masks - recipes

Use of olive oil in its pure form

Due to its composition, olive oil for hair can be used in its pure form. This method is the easiest and fastest.

Before use, a small amount of olive oil heat in a water bath. When the oil is warm you can start applying. If your hair and scalp are dry, dip your fingertips in the oil and massage movements Apply to the scalp, then distribute through the hair to the very ends and wrap your head with a towel. You can keep this mask for an unlimited time, but it is advisable at least 30 minutes. Then you can wash your hair as usual.

If you have oily scalp, then it is better to apply olive oil to the hair at a distance of 2-3 cm from the roots. It is advisable to apply the oil directly to the scalp no more than 2 times a month.

Olive oil perfectly protects hair from the aggressive effects of detergent components contained in shampoo, so 10-15 minutes before washing, you can lubricate the ends with olive oil and over time you will forget what dry and brittle hair ends are.

Olive oil will become an indispensable remedy and on vacation, if you are going to actively swim in the sea, but do not want to spoil your hair with salt water, then every time before the beach, lubricate your hair with olive oil, it will quickly absorb and create an invisible film on your hair that will protect it.

Olive mask to strengthen hair

- 2 tbsp. olive oil;
- 1 yolk;

Mix the components of the mask and apply to your hair, if your hair is long, then double the amount of ingredients. Olive oil in combination with yolks is excellent for dry and split ends, so you can pamper yourself with this mask 2 times a week.

Olive mask against hair loss

- 1 tbsp. honey;
- 2 tbsp. olive oil;
- 1 tsp. cognac or alcohol;

Apply the finished mask with massage movements to the scalp; you can apply pure olive oil to the length of your hair. Thanks to the warming effect, blood circulation increases, and honey, in turn, perfectly strengthens the bulbs. It is recommended to apply the mask once a week, an hour before washing.

Olive mask for split ends

- 2 tbsp. olive oil;
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice;
- 1 tbsp. honey;

The components must be mixed and applied to the hair. It is best to make such a mask after washing your hair, since it will be easier to distribute it on wet hair. Keep the mask on for 30-40 minutes and then rinse with water and a small amount of shampoo.

Olive mask for smoothness and shine

Mix 1 tbsp each burdock, olive and coconut oil and heat the mask in a water bath. Apply to hair and leave under the hood for 1 hour. Then wash your hair and let it dry naturally. The effect of this mask is compared to the effect of lamination of hair, as it smoothes out and acquires a spectacular shine.

Olive mask for SOS restoration of damaged, dry hair

For the mask we need 3 tbsp. olive oil, ripe avocado pulp, half a soft banana and 1 tsp. honey The easiest way to mix all the ingredients is to use a blender. When we get a homogeneous mass without lumps, we can start applying. When the hair along all lengths is saturated with the mask, you need to wrap your head with polyethylene and a terry towel. Keep the mask on for 40 minutes to 2 hours. This “cocktail” nourishes and moisturizes your hair; after the first use, your hair will surprise you)

Olive mask for hair growth

For it we need a few tablespoons of olive oil and mustard powder. First, dilute the powder. hot water, and then add 2-3 tbsp to the resulting mush. olive oil. Gently apply the mixture to the scalp, without affecting the length of the hair (as mustard dries out the hair). This mask is not recommended for very dry scalps. After 30 minutes, wash your hair.

Olive mask with onion against intense hair loss

- 1 tbsp. olive oil;
- 1 tbsp. onion juice;
- 1 tsp. honey

Rub the finished mask into the scalp; after washing, it is advisable to rinse your hair with water and lemon juice.

Olive mask to restore hair structure

Mix in equal proportions olive and castor oil and add in advance beaten yolk, mask exposure time is 30 minutes.

Softening olive mask with jojoba oil

1 tsp mix jojoba oil with 1 tbsp. olive oil, apply to hair and leave for several hours. Wash off with shampoo. The combination of these oils perfectly softens the hair, making it more manageable and shiny.

Olive mask that activates hair growth

This mask is suitable for oily skin scalp, as it has a drying effect. 1 tsp pepper tincture(can be purchased at the pharmacy) mix with several spoons olive oil. After application, the mask should slightly warm the scalp; if you feel a strong burning sensation, then immediately wash off the mask and next time reduce the amount of tincture. After 20-30 minutes, rinse off.

Olive mask with henna for fragile hair

- 1 tbsp. colorless henna;
- 2 tbsp. olive oil;
- 1 yolk;
- 1 tbsp. cognac;
- 1 tbsp. honey

Mix the components until a homogeneous consistency is obtained and apply to hair, wrap your head in a towel and hold for at least 30 minutes.

Peeling mask with olive oil and salt

Mix a small amount of fine sea salt with olive oil, apply to the scalp and massage lightly. Sea salt will help exfoliate dead skin particles, which will allow the scalp to “breathe”, and olive oil will soften it and cleanse it of impurities. Thanks to this mask, hair loss will be reduced and, possibly, hair growth will accelerate. Carry out the procedure 10-15 minutes before washing. You can also use regular iodized table salt.

Olive oil hair wrap

Why the wrapping procedure is needed and how to carry it out correctly can be read here. For wrapping, it is best to use a mixture of several oils, as well as combine with essential oils. For 1 tbsp. use no more than 2 drops of base oil essential oil. Heat the oils in a water bath, then add essential oils (optional) and soak your hair to the very ends. Then you need to keep your head warm, use a towel for this. You can periodically warm your hair with a hairdryer.

Olive hair mask

- 2. tbsp. olive oil;
- 1 tbsp. full-fat mayonnaise or natural yogurt without additives;
- 1 tsp. honey;
- 1 yolk.

The components included in the mask are perfect for dry and damaged hair; this mask will make your hair silky and soft, and its structure will noticeably improve.

Rules for using olive masks:

1. Use only freshly prepared mask;
2. For dry and weakened hair, olive masks can be done 1-2 times a week, for oily hair type 2-3 times a month.
3. It is best to alternate olive masks;
4. Remember that any oil masks washes out the color of dyed hair, and dyed blondes can be given a yellow tint;
5. The effect of olive masks will be noticeable only with regular use;

Remember that you need to take care of your hair constantly, and not from time to time, then it will always look great and delight you with its beauty, but if, after all, your hair has become dull, brittle and lifeless, then use olive hair masks will help restore their health and strength.

Olive is a tree that is used in Greece as a source of nutrients, beauty, protection from evil forces and much more. We suggest you consider how to make a hair mask with olive oil and how to wash it off.

Homemade mask recipes

You will notice the effect of using olive oil immediately - even after the first time, your hair becomes much better and stronger.

#1: At home, a mask made from olive oil and egg yolks will help improve the condition of dry split ends. For two tablespoons of liquid you need to take one fresh yolk, beat the ingredients and apply to the strands along the entire length. Leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with a moisturizing or nourishing shampoo.

#2: Olive oil and honey mask.
This nutritional mixture not only helps curls become more elastic and strong, but also nourishes the scalp. You need to heat the ether about a tablespoon, then combine two parts of also heated honey with it. The consistency should be thick, but stretchy so that you can apply the product to your head and smear it. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little green tea infusion. Leave for 15-20 minutes.

#3: Honey mask for dyed or thermally damaged hair.
You need to prepare:

1. A spoon of flower honey;
2. olive;
3. Aloe pulp.

We break off a sprig of aloe, then scrape off the pulp and combine it with other ingredients. The resulting mixture is applied over the entire length, rinsed off after 40 minutes. Do this every time after washing.

#4: Moisturizing mask for very dry hair from olive and vitamins F, A.
You need to buy ampoules with vitamins from pharmacies and combine them with heated oil. It is very important to use the solution immediately, otherwise it will lose its effectiveness. Leave for as long as you can, even for several hours.

#5: The best mask for dry hair is a mask with glycerin.
This is just a resort for fragile and split hair. Buy one bottle of glycerin at the pharmacy, combine it with a small amount of almond oil (or coconut) and olive oil. If you wish, you can add a little honey. Stir, spread on curls, leave for 20 minutes.

Olive oil is known for its versatility. It is suitable for normal, oily, dry and combination hair. Each of the listed types will have its own advantages.

#6: For oily curls, an olive oil and beer mask is extremely beneficial.
This liquid contains yeast and barley malt, which normalizes the secretion of oil by the sebaceous glands. We take the ingredients 1 to 2 and heat the mixture. Keep the mixture for 40 minutes.

Photo – Hair mask

#7: Moisturizing and nourishing mask for brittle curls with burdock, olive and almond oils.
Indeed, the main advantage is the ease of rinsing it off. This is not exactly the case with the mixture that will be described below, but it washes off much more easily than many other esters. You need to mix all the ingredients until completely homogeneous and heat. Afterwards, apply the solution to your hair using cotton pads or swabs. Leave for an hour or more; many stars make this mixture at night.

#8: Sour cream and olive oil to strengthen oily and combination hair.
Fermented milk products are excellent normalizers of curl structure. You need two tablespoons of very heavy cream or sour cream mixed with honey, tea tree and olive oil. Then apply for 20 minutes.

#9: You will have a long-term effect of clean hair after using the mixture with egg and olive oil.
But if protein is very useful for dry curls, then the opposite is true for oily curls. Pour two tablespoons of warm olive oil over the beaten egg. Apply on your head for 30 minutes.

#10: Refreshing spa effect for oily people blonde hair A mask with lemon and olive will provide.
You need to squeeze out the juice of the fruit, preheat the oil in a water bath, mix it with the juice. Apply with a cotton swab and wash off after 15-20 minutes.

Photo – Olive oil with honey

#11: If you have oily hair, be sure to make yourself a mask with blue Cambrian clay.
Kaolin minerals will help cleanse the scalp of oil and dirt, and olive will nourish them with beneficial substances. We combine one part clay and two oils and spread it on the roots. Wash off after drying. Advice: It’s better to make this mixture only if you have good water pressure, otherwise you risk walking around all day with small grains of sand in your head.

#12: Normal hair also needs to be treated and nourished with an olive oil mask. To make the coiffure shine, be sure to make yourself a mixture with avocado pulp and olive. Mix one to one, spread over the entire length, wash off after half an hour.

#13: Revitalizing folk mask with coffee.
This is not only a great way to restore your locks, but also give your dark hair a beautiful shade. Mix ground coffee in equal proportions with olive oil for hair. Spread on the roots, leave for 20-40 minutes (if you need a darker shade, then you need to leave on the curls for an hour).
#14: Masks for hair growth with red pepper, olive and castor oil.
You need to prepare:

1. 30 grams of cognac;
2. Two spoons of olive;
3. One is castor.

In this case, all components need to be heated. Apply to curls and leave for an hour. Be sure to cover your head with film to create the effect of a steam bath. Repeat every other day.
#15: For thickness hair will do mask with mustard and olive.
In this combination, mustard dries the scalp and helps activate dormant hair follicles, while olive ether nourishes the hair strands. Mix with a 1:2 ratio and apply to the roots. If it stings too much, wash off the mixture after 30 minutes; if it’s tolerable, then after an hour.

Video: mask with olive oil, egg and vinegar for split ends

Professional products

If you do not have time to make masks with your own hands at home, then use professional products. For example, very good reviews has “SPA-Planet restoring hair mask with olive oil from Avon (Avon).”
Shiseido cosmetics have proven themselves to be quite good, but it should be noted that they are quite expensive. Unlike Avon, the cost reaches several thousand rubles.

Many girls really like a mask with olive oil and vitamin E for softness, just add to professional cosmetics two ampoules of the product.

Since ancient times, olive oil has been considered “liquid gold.” Only nobles and wealthy merchants could afford to use it for cosmetic purposes. Nowadays, olive oil is available to everyone. Totality useful properties Olive oil helps maintain healthy hair and skin. Beauty treatments with olive oil will be beneficial for any hair type.

Benefits of olive oil for hair

Olive oil is an indispensable product not only on the kitchen shelf, but also in the housewife’s cosmetic bag. The oil has a large number of essential components that are needed not only by the hair, but also by the entire body.

In olive oil contained:

• Fatty acids (oleic, linoleic). Unsaturated fatty acids accelerate hair growth and save from different types itching and peeling;
• Phenols, which are antioxidants for hair and skin;
• Vitamins A, E, D and K. A lack of these vitamins leads to weakened immunity, loss of hair shine, and dry and brittle hair.

Thanks to these components, olive oil is used in the treatment of hair loss and even baldness. Vitamins and acids take care of curls and scalp, nourishing and moisturizing the strands. The oil's nutrients help relieve itching by soothing and nourishing the scalp. The components of the oil are good for dry, damaged and split ends.

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Combining olive oil with other beneficial substances the product will help:

• Get rid of dryness, brittleness and split ends;
• Eliminate dandruff and dead tissue;
• Make strands thicker and give them a healthy shine;
• Treat hair loss.

Also, procedures with olive oil can get rid of lice (pediculosis).

Ways to use olive oil for hair

Most often, olive oil is used to treat dry, damaged hair. It can be used in pure form or making various masks. Before using the oil, it is recommended to heat the liquid in a water bath (up to 30-35°) or in a microwave oven for 5-10 seconds.

To achieve a positive result, all masks must be performed regularly. The length of therapy depends on each prescription individually. On average, the course is 1-2 months.

Before using any recipe, you should check the product for allergic reaction.

In its purest form

The method of applying the oil varies depending on the existing need. If olive oil is used as a preventive measure and general moisturizing, the liquid can be applied to the entire length of the hair. For medium length 2-3 tablespoons of oil will be enough.

To get rid of split ends, apply the product only to them. There is no need to distribute the product over the entire length. It is especially not recommended to use oil in its pure form for hair prone to oiliness. If you have dry strands but oily roots, avoid applying pure oil to your scalp. It is better to soak your curls in oil and distribute the liquid or apply the product only to the ends.

To nourish and restore dry hair, you need to ensure that the product is absorbed as best as possible into both the strands and the skin. To do this, you should follow simple recommendations:

• Apply the oil to your head using massage movements. It is also better to use a toothbrush to better distribute the liquid at the roots. You can apply the oil using a cotton pad, soaking the required areas with the liquid;
• Do not distribute the oil along the length of the strands with your hands, so as not to injure them. To do this, you should use a comb or comb;
• The oil should be applied to damp but not wet hair. You can also spray your hair with a spray bottle;
• To get rid of excess product during the procedure, you can blot your hair with a dry cloth or towel;
• You need to cleanse your curls after the procedure using shampoo. You can also rinse your hair with a herbal decoction to get rid of excess oil;
• The procedure with oil should be carried out for 40-60 minutes.

Also, to achieve the best results, during the procedure you should wrap your curls in plastic and a towel.

Contains masks

Hair masks with olive oil are used to treat any hair type. Masks are especially relevant for hair that is weakened after numerous chemical and thermal treatments.

Those with oily strands should pay attention to masks that contain disinfectant and antibacterial products, such as alcohol or lemon. Those with dry hair can use any recipe without fear of drying out their curls.

When using masks that contain onion or garlic, you should take care thorough cleaning of the product from curls. When rinsing, you should use colorless henna or add essential oil or lemon juice to the mixture of mask ingredients. When adding onions to the mixture, you should make sure that only the juice gets into the mask, since the gruel contains the main unpleasant odor.

During the procedure, you should carefully monitor the time. Active ingredients such as red pepper or onion may cause skin irritation, itching or a slight burn.

Recipes for hair masks with olive oil

Folk recipes include a large number of masks using olive oil. Large quantity positive feedback receive recipes with eggs, cinnamon, honey, which actively nourish, restore hair, and also strengthen the roots. A combination of olive oil with onion or red pepper will help activate hair growth.

With egg

IN folk recipes yolk often found as a shampoo substitute. The product perfectly cleanses and nourishes hair. Homemade chicken eggs are the healthiest, as they contain more nutrients.

A hair mask made from eggs and olive oil actively nourishes, strengthens and moisturizes hair, and also eliminates split ends. ingredients:

• 30 ml olive oil;
• 1 yolk;
• 15 ml apple cider vinegar.

To prepare the mixture, you need to mix all the products until smooth. The resulting mask is applied only to the strands, avoiding areas at the hair root. The procedure lasts 30-40 minutes, after which the mask is washed off warm water.

With banana

Mask with olive oil and banana will help restore dry, withered hair, as well as eliminate split ends. Bananas contain vitamins A, B, C, E, which promote faster regeneration of skin cells and hair structure. Vitamins nourish curls, preventing hair loss.

For the mask you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 medium sized banana;
• 3-4 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 100 ml yogurt.

To prepare the mask, you need to chop the banana in a blender. Then add yogurt and butter to the mixture and stir until smooth.

It is recommended to apply the mixture only to the strands, avoiding the root zone. The mask is held 30 minutes, after which the curls are cleaned with warm water and shampoo. For best result During the procedure, a certain temperature must be maintained. Therefore, before applying, it is recommended to warm up the mask a little. It is also worth wrapping your hair in plastic and a bath towel.

You can make masks with banana and olive oil 1-2 times a week. With regular use, the result will be visible in 1.5-2 months.

With lemon

Lemon is an essential source of vitamin C, which energizes the body and supports the immune system. The rich chemical composition of lemon juice combined with olive oil will allow:

• eliminate dandruff and itching;
• restore the balance of sebum secretion;
• strengthen hair roots;
• restore healthy shine to hair and facilitate the styling process.

To prepare the mask you will need the following ingredients: 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice and 2 tbsp. l. olive oil. They need to be mixed until a homogeneous consistency, after which the liquid should be slightly warmed. The mixture is applied to the scalp with massaging movements, then distributed along the length of the hair with a comb.

During the procedure, your head must be insulated. To do this, you need to put a bath cap on your head and then wrap it in a towel. This mask can be kept on your head for up to 2 hours, then washed off. When cleansing your hair, it is recommended to use shampoo.

Lemon juice has lightening properties, so you should not use this ingredient on freshly colored hair.

With red pepper

Included red pepper contains capsaicin, which plays the role of a stimulator of nerve endings. Due to this, red pepper helps to speed up hair growth. Pepper also contains vitamins, minerals and proteins that help restore and strengthen damaged hair.

The mask requires the following ingredients:

• 2 tsp. ground red pepper;
• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil.

To prepare the mask, you need to mix the products until smooth. Then you need to apply the mixture to your head with massage movements. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes. It is important not to overcook the mixture, as the pepper causes a burning sensation.

The mask can be done no more often 1 time per week 1-2 months. If you do the mask regularly, the result will be strong, healthy hair.

With alcohol

When treating hair loss and baldness, a mask of olive oil and alcohol will help.

For preparation you will need ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 2 tbsp. l. alcohol

Olive oil must be heated to 30-35º. Oil and alcohol should be mixed and rubbed into the scalp with massaging movements. The procedure lasts from 40 minutes to 1 hour.

It is recommended to put a bath cap on your head and wrap your hair with a towel. You should not make masks more than 2 times a week, as alcohol dries out your hair. To prepare a mask, you can use not only 70% alcohol, but also vodka, cognac or tincture.

With cinnamon and honey

Honey is well known to every housewife for its beneficial properties. It is used in the treatment of colds, to improve immunity and simply as a food product.

Bee honey has the ability to heal damage, soften the skin, strengthen hair follicles and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Cinnamon stimulates blood flow to blood vessels, which stimulates hair growth.

A combination of the beneficial properties of olive oil, cinnamon and honey will allow:

• Rid your hair of dandruff;
• Restore weakened curls;
• Strengthen hair follicles;
• Accelerate the growth of strands.

The mask requires the following ingredients:

• 20 ml olive oil;
• 20 ml liquid honey;
• 5 g ground cinnamon.

Before cooking, you need to heat the olive oil in a water bath. Then you need to add honey and cinnamon to the mixture and mix the contents until smooth.

The mask is applied to damp hair for 30-40 minutes. During the procedure, it is recommended to wrap your hair in plastic and a towel. With regular use of this composition, the result will be visible within a month. Curls will grow faster, becoming shinier and stronger.

With bow

Onion is a universal product. Thanks to its beneficial properties, it has a comprehensive effect on hair, restoring it after serious damage.

Contains onions contained:

• Minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron;
• Alkaloids;
• Vitamins B, C, K, PP;
• Squirrels.

These substances will help get rid of dandruff, strengthen hair roots, and stop hair loss. To prepare the mask will be needed:

• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 1 tbsp. l. onion juice.

To prepare the mask, you need to mix olive oil and onion juice, then apply the liquid to the roots of your hair, distributing it along the length. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes, after which you need to thoroughly clean your hair with warm water. The mask can be done no more than once a week.

Bow has specific smell, so you should pay special attention to cleansing. Add vinegar or lemon juice to the water to remove the smell, use shampoo.

Before applying a mask with onions, you need to remember that the smell is absorbed most easily on severely damaged hair. But with regular use of masks, the result will be visible after just a few uses.

With henna

Henna is a natural dye that has antibacterial and nutritional properties that affect the hair structure. Henna may have pigment or may be colorless. Coloring henna is extracted from the leaves, and the colorless one from the stems of lavsonia.

For cosmetic purposes, colorless henna is used, either in its pure form or by adding it to masks. For the mask you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l olive oil;
• 1 tbsp. l. colorless henna;
• 1 chicken yolk;
• 1 tsp honey;
• 1 tsp cognac.

To prepare, you need to thoroughly mix the henna and oil, and then add the yolk, honey and cognac.

The mixture is applied to the hair roots with massaging movements and distributed along the entire length. The procedure lasts 40-50 minutes, then the mask is washed off with warm water and plenty of shampoo. You can use the mask no more than once a week, carrying out the course for 2 months.

With avocado

Avocado- This fruit plant, which has a large number of useful properties. Fruits of the plant contain:

• Antioxidants that fight premature aging;
• Minerals (potassium, copper, iron, magnesium), the lack of which leads to weakening and hair loss. The microelements contained in the avocado fruit compensate for their deficiency and give the curls a healthy, strong appearance;
• Fatty acids that provide nutrition to hair. Also, such acids retain moisture in the strands;
• Vitamins A, E, D, B6. The combination of these components supports the body’s immunity and gives hair a healthy shine and strengthened roots.

To prepare the mask you need:

• 2 tbsp. l. oils;
• Pulp of half an avocado;
• 1 tbsp. l. honey

The necessary ingredients must be mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained and applied to the head, distributing from roots to ends. The procedure lasts 20-30 minutes, after which the mask is washed off with warm water and shampoo. It is recommended to wrap your hair in plastic and a bath towel.

Contraindications to the use of masks with olive oil

Olive oil masks are suitable for any hair type. There are no contraindications as such, since the oil is a mild product that does not have an aggressive effect on the skin.

However, it is not excluded individual intolerance both oil and any other mask ingredient.

Before applying a mask with olive oil, you should conduct a small test for an allergic reaction. To do this, just apply a small amount of the mask to the crook of your elbow. If after 30-40 minutes no itching, redness or other unpleasant sensations appear, then the mask can be safely applied to the head.

If during the procedure you experience discomfort, you should immediately wash off the mask. When using products that cause burning (onions, mustard, pepper), you should reduce the dose by 1.5-2 times and try the procedure again after a while.

It is not recommended to use masks if there is any damage, wounds or scratches on the scalp. Also, those with very oily hair types should not use the oil in its pure form. In this case, olive oil can be rubbed into the ends without applying the product to the hair roots.