How to Use Olive Oil to Treat Hair Loss

You can treat hair loss with some foods by using them as shampoos and conditioners. Olive oil, a staple in kitchens throughout the world, can provide an all-natural way to rejuvenate your hair and prevent further damage.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Olive oil
• Towel or piece of plastic
• Avocado or grapeseeds

1. Use a high-quality olive oil on your hair to treat hair loss. Buy 100-percent, extra-virgin olive oil, and not some of the less expensive brand. Lesser brands may include additives and other chemicals that could discolor or weaken your hair.

2. Measure out about 3 to 4 tbsps. of olive oil into a cup or small container. Buy a separate bottle to store in the bathroom if you plan to use olive oil often to treat your hair. It's better to use this in the shower or bathtub rather than over a sink. The oil can be messy.

3. Stand in the shower or tub. Dampen your hair and turn off the water. Massage the olive oil throughout your damp hair. Use your fingers to apply it deep into your scalp.

4. Tie a towel or piece of plastic around your hair. Allow the olive oil to remain in your hair for at least 3 hours or sleep with it on overnight for the best results.

5. Take a shower and use your normal shampoo to remove the olive oil from your hair. Repeat as often as necessary.

6. Mix olive oil with other substances, such as avocado or grapeseeds. Olive oil is a great base for other hair care products so experiment with other household items commonly used to treat hair. Be sure that the ingredients are proven to be effective to treat hair loss if that is your ultimate goal.

Tips & Warnings

• For sensitive hair, use baby shampoo. Those with sensitive skin and hair should only use shampoo once a day at the most.
• Air-dry your hair rather than rubbing it with a towel, which can cause damage if done too vigorously.
• Always style your hair after it has dried, as teasing and straightening your hair while wet can cause it to break and stretch.
• Avoid getting the olive oil on your pillows or in your bed. It will stain.

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