- Olive oil has been used since ancient times. No one knows exactly when cultivation began, but the fossilized remnants are believed to date as far back as twenty million years. Olive oil has been called "liquid gold."
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Olive oil has moisturizing properties. It is loaded with antioxidants. The appeal of olive oil as a hair-relaxer stands out, given its natural properties. You can simply apply it to dry hair. Be careful not to use too much. Start with a small amount in the palm of your hand. Using the right amount will relax curls, and prevent frizz.
If applying it to dry hair is too "heavy," try adding a bit to your hair conditioner. You will have to experiment, based on your ethnicity and hair type.
Try heating olive oil. Massage it into your scalp (or engage a friend), working it into the ends of your hair. Be cautious not to overheat, causing burns. After you've finished massaging, wrap your hair in a towel. Warm the towel first, using your clothes dryer. Leave the towel slightly damp. Now lay around for a couple of hours while the "liquid gold" penetrates. -
Hair processing causes damage. Perms, straighteners and coloring agents deplete the hair shaft and scalp of necessary nutrients. Making your own relaxer with olive oil might just be the ticket for a more personalized result. Curling irons and blow dryers also lead to damage.
You may want to mix olive oil with other nourishing moisturizers. Experiment with jojoba, olive oil and cocoa butter, for instance. Once you start, you're certain to find the perfect olive oil recipe to relax your hair sufficiently, keeping it manageable and stylish. - Commercial hair relaxers primarily contain sodium hydroxide (lye), guanidine hydroxide or ammonium thioglycolate. The strongest are those products containing sodium hydroxide. They carry the risk of burns. Lye products are very alkaline. Inhalation can cause breathing difficulties.
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Homemade beauty products can be a satisfying alternative to costly purchases. Most of us have multi-purpose goodies in our kitchen cupboards, but rarely explore alternative uses.
Natural treatments have become increasingly appealing. Much research has been devoted to toxins in personal care products. Consider the overall health benefits of using olive oil when choosing a hair relaxer.
Comments
dianeh7708956 said
on 12/21/2009 I used the relaxer My scalp is ichy prehaps I did not rinse well, do I useregular shampoo or but another kit for the nutrilizer shampoo?
rogueprofessor said
on 11/16/2008 Wow! Another use for Olive oil that few people knew about! Thanks, great info!