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How To Use Olive Oil For Hair Growth
It is natural for men and women, alike, to lose several strands of hair in a day. However, if it is more than usual and you notice your thinning hair, it is about time to have your scalp examined. This may be blamed on genetics or some underlying health conditions or perhaps, the result of using harmful hair products. Whatever the reason for losing hair, you can use olive oil for hair growth. Studies prove that it not only prevents hair loss but also promotes its growth.
Olive oil it has been around for more than 6000 years. It originated in Asia Minor and spread from Palestine, Syria and Iran to the rest of the countries in the Mediterranean. During the ancient times, it was used for anointing those belonging to royalty. For this reason, it was considered as sacred. As a matter of fact, anyone who cut an olive tree was punished by death.
At present, the production of olive oil is still centered in the Mediterranean region, with Spain and Italy being the first 2 largest manufacturers, respectively. Because of the value it brings, millions of trees have been planted all over the world.
There is a lot to benefit from the use of olive oil. Since then till now, its wide range of applications include cooking, medicines, soaps, beauty treatment products, lamps and candles, to name a few. With regards to health and beauty, it is now regarded as one of the effective ways to treat hair loss and promote hair production. This starts with a healthy hair and scalp.
Here’s a helpful video that shows you how to condition your hair with Hot Olive Oil Treatment (it’s fantastic)
Ways on Achieving Healthy Hair with Olive Oil
It helps maintain balance in the scalp
When there is an excess of the DTH hormone in the scalp, hair may begin to fall. DTH is a hormone that reduces hair follicle shaft. Applying olive oil stops DTH production, thus, solving the problem of hair loss.
It acts as a scalp disinfectant.
Olive oil has natural antioxidants that provide a healthy scalp. It helps in removing impurities found in it. It can treat a dry scalp, dandruff and lice. It can, also, prevent infections.
Hair damage brought about by harmful hair products and excessive hair treatments can be treated with olive oil.
It functions as a natural conditioner.
Applying olive oil to the hair can make it feeling soft, manageable and beautiful.
Steps in Applying Olive Oil
1. Pour some warm olive oil in the dish.
2. Dip your fingers in it.
3. Gently massage into the scalp in a circular motion.
Doing the above mentioned will benefit both your nails and hair. Both will become more moisturized. Olive oil can serve as you new hair conditioner that can be used between shampoos.
Dry hair will benefit from using a lot while oily hair can use a minimal amount. . Just a little may go a long, long way to having beautiful and healthy hair.
Regardless of your age or gender, you can enjoy the benefits of olive oil for hair growth.
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