Why do you need hair oils?
It is impossible to “cure” damaged curls once and for all. Even after professional services that restore hair structure (such as keratin hair straightening and bonding), ongoing home care is important.
What are the main benefits of hair oils?
- They prolong the effect of salon treatment.
- Hair oils perfectly protect hair from adverse factors - complex styling, weather, hard water, etc.
- Such products add an external shine to your hair and make styling easier.
For dry and colored curls, this is an absolute must have or, as they say, product number 1, and for all other hair types it is an excellent styling aid and helps in the fight against split ends!
Properties of base oils.
Castor oil.
Envelops and restores damaged ends. Capable of thickening hair. Accelerates growth.
Burr oil.
“Nourishes” the skin, eliminates dandruff. Famous for its strengthening properties. Ideal for hair loss.
Jojoba oil.
Its task is to nourish and create a protective layer for each hair.
Sesame oil.
A storehouse of vitamin E. Able to protect hair from sun exposure. Ideal for hair that is oily at the roots but damaged at the length.
Linseed oil.
Restores dull hair to a well-groomed appearance.
Coconut oil.
Intensively restores the first time. Provides smoothness.
Avocado oil.
Accelerates growth, intensively nourishes. Provides easy combing.
Wheat germ oil.
His job is to restore. Returns shine and elasticity.
Grapeseed oil.
Suitable for hair that gets dirty quickly. The best oil to moisturize the scalp.
This plate will help you choose which natural ingredients are needed for your cosmetics. Choose the oil you need and read about its beneficial and vice versa properties.
Apricot oil – apricot kernel oil, odorless, rich in vitamins, is perfectly absorbed into the skin, nourishing, softening and moisturizing it. Suitable for fading, aging, dry, sensitive and inflamed skin. Has a regenerating effect. Hypoallergenic.
Avocado Oil – Saturated, greenish-yellow in color, enriched with unsaponifiable fats, avocado seed oil will restore, moisturize and nourish dry skin, penetrating deeply into the tissues. Hypoallergenic.
Grapeseed oil is an ideal component for facial skin care products and more. Contains vitamins PP, E, A, C, B. Narrows pores, normalizes the secretion of sebaceous glands, perfectly exfoliates keratinized areas, eliminates inflammation, redness, successfully fights cellulite, and quickly restores hair structure, strengthening it.
Pomegranate oil – oil from pomegranate seeds, contains a large amount of vitamin E, works as a powerful antioxidant. The oil helps tighten tissues, reduce wrinkles, nourishes the skin, and restores pH balance. Suitable for aging, aging skin.
Walnut is a light oil obtained from dried nuts. Remarkably softens and moisturizes, does not foam much.
Jojoba oil is a quickly absorbing liquid wax from golden to light yellow in color. It will moisturize, soothe the skin and restore elasticity, prolong the youth of aging skin, have an anti-inflammatory effect, and can also be used for sensitive and young skin. Hypoallergenic.
Wheat germ oil - viscous, thick, with a neutral odor, rich in vitamins E, A, B, D, F, oil is a natural preservative and antioxidant. It is obtained from the germ of the wheat grain, which is a protein carrier. Excellent for mature skin, nourishes damaged and dry skin, improves the condition of oily skin, irreplaceable after birth stretch marks and cellulite, used to stimulate hair growth.
Rice germ oil is pale yellow in color, with a slight odor, high in vitamins E, group B, and natural antioxidants. Remarkably moisturizes and protects the skin, retains moisture, is easily absorbed, hypoallergenic. Extensively used in soaps, creams, sunscreens, and decorative cosmetics.
Ylang-ylang is a tonic oil that gently disinfects the skin, nourishes every cell, and stimulates blood circulation. Ideal for oily, damaged, irritation-prone skin. And the sensual aroma saves you from depression. Hypoallergenic.
Cocoa butter, a chocolate-flavored butter extracted from cocoa beans, softens the skin and has healing properties. Suitable for aging, aging skin, along with problem skin, as well as oily and normal skin. Hair also gratefully accepts cocoa butter, responding in return with strengthened, shiny hair. An excellent nourishing product for eyebrows and eyelashes.
Castor oil (Ricin) is a clear fatty suspension extracted from castor beans that contains saturated acids. An excellent moisturizing fatty oil, retains liquid, is used for deteriorating skin elasticity, has bactericidal properties, and is used as a foaming agent. Hypoallergenic.
Coconut is a hard oil obtained from the dried coconut meat with a soft foam. Ideal for sensitive, irritated, dull, dry skin. It has an anti-inflammatory, moisturizing effect, unique for hair care products. It is recommended to use in combination with other oils for foam stability and elimination of drying properties. In its pure form, soap with coconut oil foams in very hard water, even sea water.
Sesame oil - penetrates deeply into the skin, nourishing and cleansing it from the inside, eliminating dirt and dead cells. A natural antioxidant that prevents premature skin aging. Absorbs UV radiation, so it is used in sunscreens. Works healing, moisturizing, soothing for all problem areas of the skin. An excellent antibacterial product not only for skin, but also for nails.
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Macadamia oil – contains up to 80% unsaturated fatty acids, which allows it to be used for aging skin, providing it with nutrition and protection from external negative factors. The oil perfectly restores the hair structure, penetrating inside each hair. Restores blood microcirculation, which means heals burns, scars and scars. Hypoallergenic.
Almond oil is a colorless, transparent or yellowish liquid without a pungent odor. Used for irritation-prone, sensitive, aging skin, when skin elasticity decreases, to treat sunburn, suitable for all ages. Stimulates growth and strengthens hair. Hypoallergenic.
Mango oil – mango seed oil is solid, rich in vitamins A, P, C, B, contains sugar, minerals, antioxidants and plant enzymes. The oil provides hydration to the skin, retains moisture, increases the elasticity of the skin, making it velvety and soft. It has restorative properties, heals cracks, and removes peeling.
Olive oil is one of the best. It has regenerating and restorative properties, the main component of Castile soap, perfectly moisturizes, softens and nourishes the skin, gives the foam a silky feel. Hypoallergenic.
Unrefined palm oil is an oil saturated with fatty acids, made from the pulp of the fruit of the oil palm, which, when added, will color the soap a bright yellow color. The oil is a source of beta-carotene. Excellent lathering solid soap, will dissolve slowly in water.
Refined palm oil (white) has the same properties as unrefined palm oil, except for coloring.
Peach oil – oil from peach seeds, rich in vitamins, without aroma, nourishes, moisturizes, saturates the skin. Makes skin beautiful, smooth, healthy.
Sunflower – light oil, for thin, aging, dry skin. It doesn't lather well, it's better to combine it with other oils.
Rapeseed oil is similar in composition to olive oil. An excellently balanced oil in terms of fatty acids, vitamins, mineral salts and tannins. Works as a component of regenerating creams for the care of aging, sagging skin, used in creams, masks, hair conditioners and soaps.
Sweet almond is an oil that perfectly softens and moisturizes the skin, is used as a base for massage mixtures, and lathers well.
Pumpkin oil is a dark-colored fatty oil with a persistent aroma of pumpkin seeds, obtained from them. Rich in minerals and vitamins. Will color your soap from green to brown.
Shea (Karite) is a white fatty oil with a creamy tint, obtained from the seeds of the bassia fruit (African tallow tree). The butter melts at the slightest touch of warm hands. This oil will make the soap silky and delicately moisturize the skin, ideal for fading, aging skin; it is quickly absorbed, leaving a pleasant soothing feeling. Helps with joint pain and sprains. Creates a protective UV filter on the skin surface. Suitable for children's skin. Hypoallergenic.
Rosehip – oil, saturated with the beneficial properties of rose hips, is indispensable for problematic, sensitive skin, heals wounds and reduces scars. A short shelf life can lead to rancidity of long-stored soap.
Base oils in soap making
Base oils for different skin types
Why should oil be applied to the ends?
Hair becomes dry and brittle due to a lack of sebum, which protects it from drying out, so the most damaged areas of any hair are the ends, while the upper part requires almost no nutrition. If you apply thick oil textures to it, weight and greasiness cannot be avoided. The only oil-containing product that can be applied over the entire length is an oil spray: this is a cross between a conditioning spray and a product for the ends of the hair.
Pumpkin oil
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If your scalp is oily, split ends, dandruff, periodic itching, and your hair is difficult to style, then pumpkin oil will help you cope with these problems.
It contains a lot of folic acid, riboflavin, biotin, vitamins A and C.
Its regular use gives the hair vitality and energy, it acquires a luxurious shine, and ceases to be dull and brittle.
Mode of application:
- Wash your hair with shampoo.
- Apply pumpkin seed oil to clean, dry hair.
- Massage the roots for about 5-10 minutes.
- Comb your strands and wrap your head with a film and a towel.
- Leave the product to absorb for 2-3 hours.
You will achieve better results if you keep this wrap on all night. You will like the result, the condition of your hair will noticeably improve, and its growth will accelerate. After about 15-20 days, the curls will grow by about 2-3 cm.
For hair loss, pumpkin oil should be rubbed into the roots and scalp 2-3 times a week. It can be mixed with burdock or castor oil to enhance the effect.
What is included in hair oils?
The main active ingredients are silicones and oils. The former condition, act as a protective barrier and prevent the evaporation of moisture from the hair. They also smooth out the cuticle of the hair, so after application it shines so beautifully and is easier to comb.
The latter are responsible for nutrition and health. At the same time, each oil has its own peculiarity: coconut oil, for example, is one of the few that can penetrate inside the hair and restore its structure from the inside; argan oil nourishes due to fatty acids, phenol and vitamin E.
The ideal option is if the product contains several types of oils at once: for example, the famous Mythic Oil L'Oréal Professionnel contains a whole cocktail of beneficial vitamins and antioxidants: life-giving oils of avocado, grape seed and cranberry.
What are the benefits of base oils in hair care ^
Natural base oils for hair are a liquid extracted from a wide variety of plants and contain many vitamins and microelements. Basically, they have a rather thick consistency, thanks to which they manage to tightly envelop each hair and penetrate deep into their structure.
The benefits of base oils in hair care have been proven for a long time: in ancient times they were used for cosmetic purposes and successfully treated many trichological diseases, and now they are the most common ingredients in masks.
Which base oil is best for hair?
The specific action depends on the specific type of component. There are many base oils for dry hair that are used in medicinal products, both in pure form and in mixtures with other substances:
- Castor oil: quickly regenerates damage, moisturizes, adds shine;
- Olive: nourishes, increases moisture levels, makes strands elastic;
- Flaxseed: protects from ultraviolet radiation, restores cut ends;
- Coconut: smoothes, makes curls shiny.
Basic oils for oily hair have drying properties:
- Burdock: is neutral and suitable for everyone, but when mixed with other components, it strengthens the roots and treats dandruff in oily curls;
- Jojoba: relieves irritation, eliminates seborrhea, stops hair loss;
- Grape seeds: has a general strengthening effect;
- Pumpkin: relieves oily seborrhea, stimulates growth;
- Almond: prevents hair loss, activates growth processes.
For what problems are the best basic hair oils used at home:
- Lack of moisture, damage and excessive dryness;
- Dull curl color;
- Lack of natural growth;
- Baldness or hair loss;
- Seborrhea and dandruff;
- Lack of volume;
- End excision.
How to properly use the best base oils for hair in masks:
- The oil must be warmed before applying or mixing;
- Calculation of proportions should be done as follows: for short strands, 1-2 tbsp is enough. l. total mass, for medium - 2-3 tbsp. l., and for long ones - 3-5 tbsp. l.;
- After the composition has been applied, you should put a plastic cap on your head and cover yourself with a scarf to create a thermal insulation effect;
- For treatment, only two weekly sessions are enough, which must be completed each time by washing off the mixture with shampoo.
Is it possible to replace a professional product with vegetable oils?
The most important argument in favor of professional products: their formula is thought out to the smallest detail and tested many times. It is very difficult to predict how a natural product will behave on the skin or curls. As a result, at a minimum, we have no effect, at a maximum - an allergic reaction, greasy hair and, as a result, your spoiled mood.
Remember that natural ingredients are very complex in chemical composition and should be used only after consultation with professional stylists.
Precautionary measures
- Do not buy cheap products from dubious places; they may be generously added to other oils - soybean, mineral. Choose a quality product from trusted manufacturers, preferably in a pharmacy.
- Before use, do a sensitivity test, because allergies can occur to anything.
- Do not frequently apply oils with a high comedogenic index to the scalp, preferably no more than 2 times a month.
- During the period of active hair loss, you cannot treat your hair with oils!
- After oil masks, do not use a hot hair dryer, iron or curling iron.
Life hack for using hair oil
“To distribute the oil evenly throughout your hair, tie a low ponytail, squeeze one or two pumps of oil into the palm of your hand and distribute along the entire length of the ponytail. Then remove the elastic band, take a massage comb and comb the strands along the entire length. This way your curls will receive exactly the amount of oil they need without weighing them down.”
Irina Zhokhova Redken Art Partner
Mythic Oil
L'Oréal Professionnel
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The main thing in the formula of the product is grape seed and avocado oils in an accessible form. They add shine and nourishment to curls without weighing them down.
“The product copes well with frizz: to do this, rub a couple of drops of oil in your palms and apply along the entire length. And if you use it before styling, it perfectly protects against drying out and split ends.”
Alexey Nagorsky Stylist L'Oréal Professionnel
For split ends and tangled hair
Two-phase oil-mist Aura Botanica
Kérastase
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Contains 99% natural ingredients, including Damask rose water, which intensely nourishes and prevents split ends. The perfect oil for dry hair ends!
"Universal product! Apply it before washing for nourishment, on damp hair for hydration, and on dry curls for smoothness, shine and easy combability.”
Irina Egorova Stylist, creative partner of Kérastase
Elixir Ultime oil for all hair types
Kérastase
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The product contains imperial tea extract that nourishes, adds shine and protects color-treated hair, helping to reveal the true depth of color.
“Must have in your beach cosmetic bag! The product works as a light reflector, protecting curls from intense sun, fine sand and salt.”
Irina Egorova Stylist, creative partner of Kérastase
For hair that is subject to frequent styling
Diamond Oil Glow Dry
Redken
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The special feature of the product is its thermoactive oil structure, which protects curls from damage during styling and gives them exceptional shine.
“The main feature of the oil is thermal protection without being heavy or sticky. I recommend it to girls with long hair: with oil the drying process goes much faster.”
Irina Zhokhova Redken Art Partner
For brittle hair
All Soft Argan Oil
Redken
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The product contains argan oil and keratin, which protect against split ends, as well as essential omega-6 acid, the lack of which is the cause of fragility.
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“The ideal oil for very damaged hair: can be added to a mask for deep nourishment or applied to damp hair before combing - you will appreciate the results after the first use!”
Which essential oil is best for hair ends?
Essential oil penetrates deep into the hair structure, promotes nutrition, hydration and restoration. Essential oils enhance the effect of additional components; base oils and vitamins with them have a greater effect. For dry hair and ends, express masks are more suitable; for oily hair, applying a mask with essential oil not only to the ends, but also to the roots of the hair; normal hair will benefit from the aroma of combing.
Please note that it is better to use essential oils based on base oils; in their pure form they can only be applied to damp hair. Read more about methods of use in the next paragraph, but for now we will list the main essential oils for hair ends.
Lavender
This essential oil for ends is useful for preventive purposes. It is used to strengthen the ends, giving them a healthy appearance and shine. If you notice that your hair looks tired, use this essential oil on the ends of your hair and the problem will solve itself. The ends of your hair will regain strength and a healthy appearance. Aromatherapy with lavender essential oil is most effective. All the ways to use essential oil on the ends of your hair are below.
The aroma of lavender acts as an antidepressant, it will calm you down and help restore your strength.
Bergamot
Bergamot essential oil will help strengthen hair, give it shine and strength, and accelerate growth. It is useful to apply it to the ends of the hair along with one of the base oils before washing your hair for 10-15 minutes. You can also carry out aroma combing by applying it to the comb in its pure form on damp hair and together with base oil on dry hair. It is most optimal to mix base and essential oils in the following proportion: 10 ml of base oil and 3-5 drops of essential oil. With regular use, bergamot essential oil will completely eliminate split ends.
! This oil should not be applied to the skin and hair before sunbathing or going to a solarium.
The aroma of bergamot will help relieve tension, set you up for an optimistic wave and awaken creativity.
Ylang-ylang for hair
Ylang-ylang essential oil is one of the most popular remedies for solving problems with hair and split ends. It is suitable for all hair types. Masks with this oil will help restore your ends after just a few uses.
The aroma of ylang-ylang is a bright floral one, it will help you switch to a positive mood, calm and relieve anxiety, help improve relationships and inspire.
Lemon
An effective means of restoring hair and ends. Lemon essential oil is often added to hair masks for general strengthening and enhancing the properties of base oils. It also has antiseptic properties and is used to lighten hair.
! This oil should not be applied to the skin and hair before sunbathing or going to a solarium.
The aroma of lemon is one of the freshest and lightest, it will revitalize and give strength, will help improve immunity and improve mood.
Patchouli
Patchouli essential oil will restore the ends of your hair when applied regularly along with base oils for 10-15 minutes before washing your hair. Patchouli essential oil helps nourish, strengthen and restore hair, gives shine and strength. It is good to add it to shampoos or conditioners, 1-2 drops per serving.
The aroma of patchouli stabilizes the nervous system, increases concentration and creativity.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood essential oil is one of the few oils that can be applied to the ends in its pure form. The oil actively nourishes and restores damaged hair. It has a beneficial effect on both the scalp and hair follicles, so it is useful to use it for the general strengthening of hair along the entire length.
The aroma of sandalwood is deep, mysterious and woody. It will emphasize charm and beauty.
