Sweet Almond Oil For Hair
Sweet almond oil is a vegetable oil widely used in cosmetics, whether for the skin or for the hair. Rich in vitamins A, B and E, light and not greasy, it deeply nourishes the hair while being very pleasant to apply: a must-have in your bathroom!. Discover the benefits of sweet almond oil for hair and how to use it properly to take care of your hair.
The benefits of sweet almond oil for hair
Sweet almond oil is recommended for those who have brittle, damaged or dull hair and wish to restore their beautiful appearance. Indeed, not only will it make your hair shine, but it will also nourish it and protect it from external aggressions. If you have frizz, this oil will help smooth it out by nourishing the hair fiber.
Finally, sweet almond oil helps stimulate hair growth. It can be used as part of natural solutions for alopecia. For this, it must be applied by massaging the scalp: this will stimulate blood circulation in the scalp, which will promote hair growth. At the same time, thanks to its softening properties, sweet almond oil will soothe your scalp if it is irritated.
Because it is a natural product with a light and pleasant texture, sweet almond oil can be used by everyone: natural hair, colored hair, afro hair, fine hair… It nourishes and hydrates without necessarily making the hair greasy. It is perfectly suited to sensitive scalps and even babies over 3 months old. The only contraindication is for people allergic to nuts.
If you are used to putting moisturizer in your hair, you can apply sweet almond oil right after. The oil will lock the moisturizer into the hair to optimize its action.
How to use sweet almond oil for hair?
To take care of your hair, choose a 100% pure and natural SA oil. It should be cold pressed and without chemical treatment. Then, the use depends on the desired benefits.
– As a treatment for the scalp
To soothe your scalp with and stimulate your hair growth, apply a tablespoon of sweet almond oil to the scalp and massage gently. The ideal is then to let it rest all night to nourish the scalp. The next day, perform two washes with a mild shampoo.
In an oil bath It is also possible to use sweet almond oil in an oil bath. This treatment is recommended rather for very dry hair, such as afro hair, or very damaged hair. The oil bath is a nourishing treatment that will be done before washing and detangling.
Sweet almond oil will nourish the hair fiber and the scalp while eliminating dandruff. To prepare the oil bath, you can mix sweet almond oil with another oil. You can use either macadamia oil, castor oil or argan oil (in equal amounts). You can also add an essential oil to it.
Apply the mixture to your damp, detangled hair, strand by strand, emphasizing the ends and lengths. Avoid applying too much to the scalp. Then make a bun and cover your head with a hot towel or plastic wrap. Leave on for at least 1 hour (or overnight) then shampoo.
– As a nourishing mask
You can also use sweet almond oil as the main ingredient of a homemade nourishing mask. The avocado and sweet almond oil mask for one, or make a hot oil mask.
To make a hot oil mask, pour 3 tablespoons of sweet almond oil into a hot bowl and apply to the scalp and the lengths. Leave on for 15 to 30 minutes then shampoo.
Here are some ideas for homemade masks with sweet almond oil:
- A nourishing mask for lengths and ends: 1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil + 1 teaspoon of avocado oil + 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Leave on for 2 hours before rinsing.
- A vitamin mask: 5 tablespoons of sweet almond oil + 5 tablespoons of burdock root oil + 2 teaspoons of vitamin E oil. Leave on for a few hours or overnight then rinse.
- A mask for dry hair: 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil + 1 cup of almond powder + 0.5 cup of hot milk or almond milk. Pour the hot milk over the almond powder, let the almond powder swell for 10 minutes, then add the sweet almond oil. Apply the paste obtained and leave on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing.
- A shine mask for dull hair: 1 small ripe avocado + 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil + ¼ to ½ cup of milk (until you get a creamy paste). Leave on for at least 15 minutes before rinsing.
- A fortifying mask: 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil + 2 tablespoons of castor oil + 1 tablespoon of honey + ½ ripe avocado + 1 egg yolk + 2 to 3 drops of oil essential of ylang ylang. Leave on for 30 minutes then rinse.
– When Shampooing
Finally, you can simply add a teaspoon of sweet almond oil to your usual shampoo. This will deeply nourish your hair without the hassle of making an oil bath or homemade nourishing mask. You can also rinse with sweet almond oil after washing the shampoo, insisting on the ends, and then leaving to air dry.
Sweet almond oil is a miracle oil for the hair: it will nourish, strengthen, strengthen and shine it. It will also boost its growth and sooth the scalp. Feel free to experiment with multiple masks and uses to determine which is the best option for your hair!
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