Olive oil is nutritious and quite useful. It contains a large amount of vitamin E and other antioxidants needed to nourish and soften the skin and have regenerative properties. A great advantage of this component of masks is that it fits any type of skin. It is used in folk remedies to prevent hair loss, renewal of their growth and treatment.
The easiest way to prepare an olive mask for hair is based on the fact that it consists only of oil and does not contain additional ingredients. The use of this mask means heating the oil, applying it to the hair and gently rubbing it into the surface of the head. The mask can be on your hair for as long as time permits. However, it is believed that the better masks are those that include other useful components.
Masks based on olive oil according to the recipes of traditional medicine
Used for hair growth and growth
You should prepare a mixture of olive oil (2 tablespoons) and squeezed lemon juice (1 tsp). Heat to a low temperature and apply to the head. It is recommended to wrap the head with polyethylene and a warm towel and keep the mask for 0.5-3 hours. Then wash off the mask with shampoo.
Mask for strengthening and growth of hair
It is good to beat up two egg yolks, mix them with olive oil (5 spoonfuls). Apply to the hair and hold the mask for about half an hour. After the time has elapsed, rinse with shampoo.
Restoring mask
It is necessary to mix well 3 tbsp. l. olive oil and 2 tablespoons of honey. The resulting mixture to lubricate the head. Cover your head with a towel or put on a hat, hold the mask for 15 minutes.
Mask for the restoration of split ends
It is necessary to mix olive oil (2 tablespoons) with one beaten egg yolk and one spoonful of vinegar. A little warm up, for this it is recommended to apply a water bath. Prepared in this way, the mask should be applied to the ends of the hair, to stand for half an hour, washed off with shampoo.
Mask with olive oil and vodka
You can also use cognac or alcohol. Mix the warm olive oil (1 tablespoon) with 2 tablespoons of alcohol, vodka or cognac. Blend the head and hair along the entire length with the mixture, rub it into the scalp with slow movements. The mask needs to be held for an hour. The use of such a home mask will regularly help prevent hair loss.
Mask for the treatment of hair loss
Mask based on olive oil with hot red pepper (you can use pepper tincture). It is used to treat hair loss. It is necessary to mix one spoon of olive oil and an equivalent spoon of tincture from hot red pepper. Tincture is preliminarily prepared independently or purchased in pharmacies.
Mask for improving hair growth
Olive oil stimulates hair growth, especially in combination with some components. So, the combination with onion juice significantly strengthens and speeds up hair growth. For cooking, squeeze the juice from the onion, mix it with warm olive oil (1 tablespoon), add a spoonful of mayonnaise and honey to it. The resulting mixture lubricate the head, insulate and stand for about an hour.