Olive oil is a natural oil gotten from olive tree. There are numerous benefits of olive oil to black hair. Though castor oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil are also great for the hair; olive oil stands as the best because it is a lot cheaper and easily accessible.
Olive oil contains fatty acids which highly moisturises and promotes the growth of hair, especially damaged hair. It has the ability to stop the hormone DHT, which in many cases is responsible for the contraction of the hair follicle and can lead to excessive hair loss. Thus, olive oil is one of the best home remedies for hair growth and should be used regularly.
As a great repairing treatment against the split ends, olive oil totally eliminates the dryness of the hair. With its application, the hair tips are perfectly hydrated to split up.
Olive oil also serves as one of the greatest frizz eliminators. Black (afro kinky) hair tends to suffer more frizz but olive oil allows easier handling and combing.
Using Olive oil as an everyday treatment:
- Spritz it on your hair every day as a hair sheen and detangler.
- Add water and apple cider vinegar mixture with olive oil inot your spritz bottle.
For your weekly routine:
If you don’t want to have it in your hair daily, olive oil can alternatively be used in your weekly regimen as a deep conditioning treatment.
- Mix half an avocado, a beaten egg, and a little natural yogurt together.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half a tablespoon of coconut oil.
- Mix well until it forms a sticky paste
- Apply this to your hair, massaging it into your scalp, and ensuring that every single strand is covered with the paste
- Wrap your hair in plastic wrap, cling film, or a shower cap and ensure there are no gaps around your hairline.
- Leave it on for as long as possible preferably overnight if you can
- Then rinse and gently wash as usual
- You can have more defined curls with your well moisturized and softer hair.