Broccoli oil or natural hair silicone

One of the best and most effective oils for hair, or as it is also called natural silicone for hair, is of course broccoli oil.

Italy is considered the birthplace of broccoli, where it has been grown for more than two thousand years, although it is widespread throughout Europe and beyond.

Broccoli oil is cold pressed from broccoli vegetable seeds. The oil contains vitamins A, E, C, K, microelements: calcium, iron, potassium, as well as fatty acids that make this oil unique in composition: linoleic, erucic, eicosene, α-linolenic, oleic, stearic, palmitic.

The consistency of the oil is thick, it is rather poorly distributed through the hair, but it is quickly absorbed into the hair. The color of the oil can be from golden to dark yellow, the smell is quite specific, but not harsh, I would even say heavy, but it's good that it doesn't linger on the hair.

What does this organic silicone, that is, broccoli oil, give for our hair

• gives shine, shine and once again shine to hair, after the first application;
• smoothes the hair cuticle, acts like a natural silicone;
• nourishes and restores hair;
• does not weigh down and does not interfere with the "breathing" of the hair, which is confirmed by research;
• does not grease hair, but the main thing here is not to overdo it;
• makes combing easier;
• makes hair smooth and silky;
• has a smoothing effect, copes well with unruly hair;
• prevents not only the section of the hair ends, but also the breakage of the hair along the entire length;
• protects hair from the effects of a hair dryer;
• removes the statistical effect, especially important in winter;
• oil has a cumulative effect.

Broccoli oil is suitable for all hair types, especially for curly, dry and porous hair, as well as hair that has been colored or chemically treated.

Ways to use broccoli oil for hair

1. 1-2 drops broccoli oil rub in palms and distribute on damp hair instead of leave-in. Here the main principle is "a lot is not good", because if you overdo it with oil, your hair will look unkempt and hang down like icicles.
2. Add a few drops broccoli oil in purchased hair masks. Add 2-3 drops of oil to one portion of the mask and apply to the length of the hair, stepping back from the roots by 10-15 centimeters. Hold the mask as recommended by the manufacturer and, most importantly, rinse thoroughly with warm water.
3. You can add a few drops (2-3) to the shampoo, but this is if the scalp is dry, and if the hair is prone to oily, then it is better not to do this.
4. The most effective way to use oil is oil wrap. Heat pure broccoli oil in a water bath, about 2 tablespoons, depending on the length of the hair and distribute warmly through the hair, stepping back from the roots by 10-15 centimeters, warm it well so that the oil better penetrates the hair structure. You need to hold it for 1-2 hours, or even better leave it overnight, then rinse your hair well with shampoo several times.
5. The most important and common way is to include broccoli oil in homemade hair masks:

Revitalizing hair mask with broccoli oil

The composition of this mask is so precious and unique that your hair will be transformed after the first application. The mask perfectly nourishes and restores the hair structure, gives softness, instant shine and shine to the hair.

• 1 teaspoon broccoli oil
• 1 teaspoon oil camellias;
• 1 tablespoon argan oil
• 3-5 drops of lavender or ylang-ylang essential oil.

Mix the base oils in a glass container and heat in a water bath, then add the essential oil. Apply the mixture to the length of the hair (somewhere from the middle) and leave for 2 hours, or even better overnight. Rinse thoroughly with shampoo several times.

Moisturizing mask with broccoli oil

This mask will keep your hair in good condition, especially the ends of your hair, and put off going to the hairdresser.

• 1 tablespoon broccoli oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil.

Mix oils and heat in a water bath. Apply the mixture to the length of the hair and insulate. Leave the mask for 1-2 hours and wash off well with shampoo.

Nourishing mask for bleached hair

If you have damaged, bleached hair, this mask will help restore and maintain hair length.

• 1 teaspoon broccoli oil
• 1 tablespoon shea butter (shea butter);
• 3-5 drops of vitamin A in oil;
• 3-5 drops of vitamin E in oil.

Mix base oils and heat in a water bath, add vitamins A and E to warm oils. Apply the mixture to the length of the hair and insulate. Leave the mask for 1-2 hours and wash off well with shampoo. After such a mask, the hair does not even need a purchased mask after washing.

Broccoli oil perfectly strengthens and improves the appearance of eyelashes, just like castor oil.

Remember, when choosing oil for hair, first of all, the quality of the oil and the method of obtaining it (cold pressing) are important.