Benefits of oil oil for your hair

At hair grant we have a belief: what is good for the belly is good for the hair. It’s this simple. For this reason (and others that we explain on our web) our formulas have more than 92% natural ingredients and olive oil is present in ALL of our products. You read that right: ALL, ALL, TODOS! And an ingredient as appetising as olive oil, which is by our side with any dish that is served at our tables, how could it not be part of our favourite ingredients? Especially knowing the amount of benefits of olive oil for your hair.

Olive oil is good for your hair 

So when we are asked if olive oil is good for hair, our answer is a complete: YES. In fact, in some cultures they have been using it for thousands of years. Why shouldn't we?

Let's play a quick game! Think of a woman with a thick and long mane, her hair is shiny, thick, pretty and very healthy looking. Can you imagine that image in your mind? Now answer yourself, where is the woman from? Surely many of you have thought about India and the long and bushy manes of Hindu women. In India they have been applying olive oil to their hair for thousands of years to protect it from external aggressions such as the sun or pollution. Her long, hydrated and healthy hair thus demonstrate the benefits of olive oil for your hair.

Where do the benefits of olive oil for hair come from? From its rich composition. Olive oil is very rich in vitamin E and polyphenols, two powerful antioxidants that offer complete protection to the hair and scalp against external aggressions. It also contains vitamin C that enhances collagen production, making hair grow thicker and stronger. 

Olive oil properties for your hair

The main reason why there are so many benefits of olive oil for your hair lies in the properties of the ingredient itself.

Let’s check it out:

1. Regenerative properties: olive oil enhances hair growth helping it to grow healthy and strong. At the same time, it strengthens the hair follicles preventing hair loss.
2. Soothing properties: olive oil calms that dry scalp that suffers from irritations, itching, dandruff or even psoriasis.
3. Moistening Properties: Olive oil is a natural moisturiser. Its use helps all types of hair, but especially dry hair, to restore the natural moisture of the hair, providing elasticity and flexibility to the mane. A perfect antidote for frizzy hair and split ends!
4. Moisturising properties: olive oil acts as a natural moisturiser for hair, preventing breakage and preventing hair loss. Applying olive oil to your hair is a helpful way to nourish it and add shine.

As you can see, there are many properties of olive oil for your hair, so we recommend using this ingredient in your weekly hair care. Let's see how!

How to use olive oil on hair

To get all the benefits of olive oil for your hair, it is important to know how and when to use it. Our recommendation is that, once a week, you apply it at night, beginning at the roots until the ends (yes, without fear). Then tie your hair in a ponytail to go to sleep. It will be like making your own homemade hair mask. The next step is VERY IMPORTANT! The next day, wash your hair twice and let the shampoo work for 2 minutes. This way you will ensure the elimination of any remaining olive oil. The result? Healthy and shiny hair all week.

If you do not have this time or do not finish trusting this advice because you think it will grease your hair, (although we can promise you that this will not happen. It is a false myth and your hair will feel nourished and soft), we recommend that you try more traditional methods. One of them is to use hair products made from olive oil. Here are some examples.

Mask with olive oil for your hair

The most effective and comfortable way that exists to get all the benefits of olive oil for your hair is to use a hair mask.

Add an olive oil hair mask to your hair care routine, especially if you have a dry scalp or coloured, damaged, brittle or curly hair (they tend to suffer from dryness!). Use it 3 times a week and it will help you nourish, hydrate and protect your hair. And, if you want a GRANT advice, give yourself a massage during its application to ensure the penetration and let it act for 5 minutes. 

Is olive oil good for all hair types?

No, we are not crazy. We know what we are saying and, although it might be difficult for you to believe, we hope you will try it and share your experience with us. Let's see: Olive oil is good for revive your hair, be it oily, dry, thick, curly... Whatever!

The only thing you should keep in mind is that if you have oily hair, is the frequency of use. We recommend you perform a treatment with an olive oil hair mask every 15 days to recover your hair, nourish it and regenerate it. On the other hand, if you have dry hair, you can do it once a week.

Do you want to try this magical ingredient and share your experience?