Olive Oil Vs. Avocado Oil for Dry Hair

Long, shiny hair

Luxurious shiny hair is a sign of health and vitality. If your hair has become damaged due to dry weather, chemicals or excessive blow drying, you can use avocado oil or olive oil to restore your hair and scalp health.

Avocado Oil Benefits

Nutritious avocado

Avocado oil has a light texture that soaks easily into the skin and scalp.

Avocado Oil Nutrients

Avocado oil contains essential nutrients for hair growth, such as vitamins, A,D, and E, as well as minerals such as copper and iron.

Applying Avocado Oil

Avocado oil can be purchased at most natural foods stores. Heat the avocado oil lightly, work into hair and let stay in for 10 minutes.

Olive Oil for Dry Hair

Olive oil is especially beneficial for the scalp. It helps to nourish the scalp and strengthen the roots of the hair. Olive oil also has purifying properties.

Benefits of Olive Oil for Hair

Common olive oil is good for the hair.

Olive oil restores natural moisture to the scalp and is great for a dry scalp. The oil is a bit heavier than avocado oil, so use sparingly. You can use olive oil on the scalp to heal dry roots. Put a small amount directly on the scalp and leave on overnight.

Olive Oil Shampoo

Due to the density of olive oil, it is best used as a shampoo or intense conditioner.

References

• Olive Oil Only: Olive Oil for Dry Scalp
• A World of Aromatherapy: Hair & Scalp Massage Oils