How to Use Wheat Germ Oil, Castor Oil and Olive Oil on the Hair

Common oils can restore your hair's health naturally.

Wheat germ oil, castor oil and olive oil are popular ingredients used in natural hair care. This is because they contain a high level of nutrients, such as vitamins A, E and D as well as fatty acids. All three oils are good for conditioning the hair and protecting it from free radical damage. Wheat germ oil is also purported to be good for preventing and even treating some forms of hair loss. Here are some ideas on how you can use these common oils to improve the condition of your hair.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Wheat germ oil
• Castor oil
• Olive oil
• Almond oil
• Sunflower oil
• Honey
• Cinnamon powder
• Eggs
• Lemon
• Milk powder
• 1/2 banana
• 1/4 cantaloupe
• 1/4 avocado
• 1 tbsp yogurt

Wheat Germ Oil Remedies

1. Massage a few drops of wheat germ oil into your scalp for at least two minutes. Repeat daily. If hair loss is an issue concerning you, concentrate on areas where your hair line is receding as you apply the oil. The massaging action as well as the vitamin E and proteins contained within the oil can help promote new hair growth.

2. Make a conditioning hair mask. Blend 1/2 a banana, 1/4 cantaloupe, 1/4 avocado, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil and 1 tablespoon yogurt together. For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule. Leave in hair for 15 minutes, before rinsing off.

3. Combine 2 1/2 tablespoons milk powder, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil and 1 egg. Apply evenly to hair and let set for at least an hour. Shampoo and style as usual.

4. Mix 1 cup of wheat germ oil with 1 cup of sunflower oil. Warm the mixture slightly. Massage into the scalp and hair for 5 minutes. Rinse in warm water that has had a tablespoon of lemon juice added to it.

Castor Oil / Olive Oil Remedies

1. Combine 2 teaspoons of castor oil with one egg yolk. Massage into the head and hair. Rinse, and wash with a mild shampoo. This recipe acts as a natural conditioner.

2. Mix even amounts of castor oil and almond oil, another popular natural hair conditioner, together. Use as often as required to give the hair natural shine and protect it from damage.

3. Mix an even amount of olive oil and almond oil into a small bowl. Olive oil is an excellent natural de-stresser for the hair. Use fingertips to massage the mixture into the head and hair. Leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse off and shampoo.

4. Pour half a cup of olive oil into a jar with a lid, then add five drops of an essential oil, such as frankincense. Put the lid on the jar and shake well before leaving to sit for 24 hours in a cool, dark place. Shake again before use. Warm 1 tablespoon of the treatment in the palms of your hands and massage into the scalp. Repeat until the scalp is covered and use remaining oil for the ends of your hair. Secure a plastic bag over the head and leave for at least half an hour before rinsing off.

References

• Naturally Curly: Avacado and Wheat Germ Oil
• Fat Free Kitchen: Hair Loss Treatment and Remedy
• Hairstyle: Home Hair Care Tips
• Health Recipes: Hair Styles
• Care 2: How to Repair Your Hair