In India, for example, hair oils have a long tradition.
Women there have been using hair oil for regular care for many, many generations. But the history of hair oil goes back even further: it is reported that the ancient Egyptians used
Amla hair oil . Now it is conquering the West and finding its way into modern hair care ranges. Hair oil combines several positive properties in just one care product: it makes hair supple, smoothes split ends, protects against heat and other stress factors and environmental influences, gives hair a healthy shine and gives curls a great bounce. Hair oil is suitable for all hair, regardless of whether it is dry, brittle hair or hair that quickly becomes greasy, and regardless of whether the hair is thick or fine.
How to use hair oil?
Hair oil can be used in two ways: as a finish or as a treatment. As a finish after washing your hair, simply add a few drops of oil to the ends of your hair. For a special sleek look, you can also spread a few drops on the parting and then comb your hair. When using as a treatment, significantly more oil is distributed in the hair. Then you leave the oil to work (ideally overnight under a towel tied into a turban) and then wash it out. When washing it out, it is helpful to first massage in plenty of shampoo and only then rinse with water. The treatment has an even more intensive care effect, but the hair oil also provides additional care when used as a finishing touch. Using hair oil is therefore extremely uncomplicated and unproblematic even for those who do not have much time or experience with hair styling.
Are there different types of hair oil?
Various oils can be used as hair oil: Argan oil, the expensive Moroccan oil that has always been used by Berber women from the region where it is grown for body and hair care,
rich almond oil , fine walnut oil, exotic coconut oil, Mediterranean olive oil, nourishing sesame oil, aromatic peanut oil and other oils are possible. Some hair oils even contain
cactus oil .
A large variety of hair oils is created by combining several oils and adding nourishing additives to the base oil, depending on the specific effect you want to achieve. According to the manufacturer Dabur, a mixture of almond oil, coconut oil and sesame oil is particularly suitable for making hair soft and shiny, while coconut oil, castor oil and henna are particularly volumizing. One of Dabur's Vatika hair oils also contains cactus extract, ghergir (mustard rocket) and garlic to revitalize the scalp and hair. Other hair oils also contain extracts from the amla berry, which is rich in vitamin C, and Ayurvedic herbs that are even said to prevent premature graying of hair. Other possible ingredients for hair oil include moisturizing aloe vera and
Hair oil is like a serum for the hair
With its efficient care that meets a wide range of needs, hair oil is like a kind of serum for the hair. While pure shine sprays often work mainly with silicones to give the hair that certain something in the form of a seductive shine, hair oil nourishes and cares for the hair in the long term instead of just creating a fleeting optical effect. Many products from the range of hair oils available on the market are surprisingly light and have nothing in common with heavy, greasy oils.
Hair oil is a small revelation for many women who have always dreamed of beautiful hair but struggled daily with problems such as split ends, dry, straw-like hair or curls without bounce. It is of course most effective when used over a long period of time and the treatments described above are carried out regularly, but you can also use it in the short term to combat any bad hair day.
Hair oil is also popular among celebrities
Hair oil has recently experienced a real boom. Since many stars have said in interviews that they use hair oil or even count it among their beauty favorites, demand has recently increased even more. One of the Hollywood beauties who says she really appreciates hair oil is the actress Scarlett Johannson, known from "Lost in Translation" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona". The tabloid press often praises her shiny hair, and she recently revealed that she particularly likes to care for it with hair oil. Another prominent fan of hair oil is the singer Lady Gaga, who is a true style icon for many. The shiny, silky look was also noticed at the important fashion shows last season - shine is therefore very trendy. Naturally well-groomed, healthy hair never goes out of fashion, and as we have seen, hair oils also contribute to a healthy hair structure.
Hair oil – not a short-lived trend
While other trendy products come and go, hair oil can be predicted to have a bright future in the truest sense of the word. Once you've tried it, you won't want to be without it. Take care of your home with
scented oils and your body from the inside with
Ayurvedic nutrition .
