Essential oils for hair care

Oils are considered the safest way to care for your hair, and can be used to solve many hair and scalp problems. The main thing is to choose the oil that suits your hair type or the problem you want to deal with. There is a huge amount of vegetable oils in the world, which have been used for thousands of years for cosmetic and medicinal purposes, including hair care.

All oils are divided into base and essential oils, and base oils are in turn divided into liquid oils and solid ones (baters). Experts explain the unique effect of oils on hair by their complex chemical composition. You can read about essential oils in the articleHow to choose essential oils for hair and in the articleWays to use essential oils for hair, and today we will tell you about base oils and their special properties for hair.

Base oils in home hair care

Base oils are called base oils because other components can be added to them, that is, base oils can be mixed with other base oils, with essential oils, tincture of capsicum, mustard, honey ...

Base oils can be applied to hair in their pure form (do a hot wrap), or can be added to homemade hair masks.

Base oils are obtained by pressing fruits, nuts, seeds, seeds and grains. Base oils contain a large amount of different vitamins, vitamins C, A, E, group B, polyunsaturated fatty acids, wax, triglycerides, linoleum, omga-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, even plant hormones and many others. In general, base oils can be divided into three groups:

Oils that are suitable for scalp care

Oils that are suitable for the scalp should primarily have firming properties, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Also, scalp oils should not clog pores. These oils include:

Olive oil - due to its valuable nutritional properties, it is olive oil that is most often used in the treatment of hair loss. The oil contains a huge amount of vitamins and elements, thanks to which the oil strengthens and nourishes the hair from the inside.

Argan oil - strengthens hair follicles; prevents hair loss; restores the hair structure from the inside; nourishes, moisturizes the scalp and hair; returns shine, silkiness and smoothness to hair.

Mustard oil - it is a natural stimulant of hair growth, oil improves blood circulation, hair begins to grow faster; prevents hair loss; regulates the sebaceous glands.

Sea buckthorn oil - contains a lot of vitamin A, which accelerates the regeneration of scalp cells and accelerates hair growth, thanks to vitamin C, awakens new hair to grow, and also makes hair soft and elastic.

Wheat germ oil - nourishes hair from roots to ends, normalizes the secretion of sebaceous glands, moisturizes hair, eliminates split, cleanses the scalp from impurities and toxins, restores the natural shine of the hair.

Calendula oil - has an antiseptic, bactericidal effect, relieves itching and inflammation of the scalp, the oil is great for irritated scalp prone to dandruff.

Linseed oil - activates hair growth, is widely used in hair loss and dandruff remedies, with regular use of the oil, the hair becomes well-groomed.

Castor oil - it is used for the growth, strengthening and density of hair, as well as eyebrows and eyelashes, the oil is very viscous, therefore it is better to mix it with other oils.

Almond oil - combats oily hair, eliminates dandruff and itching of the scalp. The oil contains about 20% vitamin E, which promotes the regeneration of scalp cells, suitable for all hair types.

Avocado oil - helps with hair loss, accelerates hair growth, thanks to the nourishment of the hair follicles, perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the hair.

Oils that are suitable for hair length

Hair care oils should penetrate well into the hair structure (cuticle), restoring and moisturizing it, as well as preventing dryness and hair splitting.

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Coconut oil - it is well absorbed and creates a protective film on the hair like a natural laminate, and also, with regular use, reduces the loss of protein from the hair during shampooing.

Cacao butter - retains moisture in the hair, which is very important for dry hair, thanks to the oil, the hair is soft, manageable and shiny.

Jojoba oil - a unique oil that is considered a natural moisturizing hair conditioner. The oil nourishes and moisturizes the hair, creates a protective layer on the hair from the aggressive environment.

Macadamia oil - is instantly absorbed by hair, gives it volume, shine, smoothness, facilitates combing. The oil is suitable for dry, porous and damaged hair.

Broccoli oil - gives hair instant smoothness and shine without weighing it down. The oil helps with tangle-free hair and makes it easier to detangle, is considered a natural silicone for hair.

Camellia oil - an irreplaceable oil for the health and beauty of hair, instantly gives shine and smoothness to the hair, the oil penetrates deeply into the hair structure and restores damaged areas after chemistry, dyeing, improper care. Camellia oil, fills the hair cuticle and retains moisture in it, thereby protecting against hair splitting.

Corn oil - makes hair healthy from roots to ends, restores shine, smoothness and silkiness to the length of the hair.

Shea Butter - nourishes and moisturizes hair, strengthens weakened, damaged and dry hair. Protects hair from ultraviolet radiation and harmful environmental influences. The oil is excellent for the care of severely damaged hair.

Versatile oils that can be applied to both scalp and hair length

Olive, argan, wheat germ, calendula, linseed oil, almond, sesame, macadamia and avocado oil are versatile oils that can be used in both hair length and scalp care, they can be used to solve many hair problems.

When choosing base oils for hair care, be sure to make sure that they are cold pressed and not refined, then they will really benefit your hair. Also, do not forget to rest your hair from all oil manipulations.

With the help of base oils, you can make salt peeling, massage the scalp, add oil to homemade hair masks or simply apply them purely to the scalp and hair.