Olive oil hair treatment?

Question

(This is my first post)

I was reading up on some hair treatments the other day, and noticed that olive oil was mentioned a lot of times. So, after reading these, I decided to try it myself. I bought a bottle of extra virgin olive oil, massaged it into my hair (while it was dry), combed it through, put a shower cap on my head and waited about 10 minutes. I then took the shower cap off and washed out the oil under the shower, while shampooing it, in order to get all of the oil out. Once I finished doing that, I got out of the shower, sprayed heat-protection spray on my hair, dried my hair as much as I could with a towel, and used a hair-dryer to properly dry it.

There was one problem... I couldn't notice any difference! My hair was still as shiny as it usually was, it didn't feel any smoother... Did I do anything wrong? Can somebody explain to me the best way to do it?

Thank-you.

Answer 1

Apply the oil on damp hair so it will penetrate into your scalp and that's all. If you have oily scalp use less or if you have a dry scalp use more.

Answer 2

You can't notice a difference just by trying this one day try making that treatment more often for a sort time 2-4 weeks and see if you still don't get any result try this one maybe it might be better!!Also the oils treatment is mostly for dry hair but u can use it also to moisture your hair!!

Things You'll Need

* 3 tbsp. of olive oil
* 3 tbsp. of canola oil
* Microwaveable bowl
* Wide tooth comb
* Warm towel

Steps

Step One
Mix the olive oil and canola oil in a microwaveable bowl.

Step Two
Place a bath towel in the dryer, so that it will be warm when you need it.

Step Three
Heat the mixture of olive and canola oil in the microwave until it is warm. Let it cool for a few minutes before applying it to your hair.

Step Four
Pour some of the oil on your hands, rub your hands together and then start applying the oil mixture to your hair.

Step Five
Work the mixture into the ends of your hair first and then into your scalp. Comb your hair with a wide toothed comb to make sure that it is evenly distributed throughout your hair.

Step Six
Take your towel out of the dryer and wrap all of your hair in it. Keep the towel on for at least 30 minutes.

Step Seven
Wash and style your hair as normal.

Tips & Warnings

* Try adding rosemary, honey or peppermint oil to the mixture, to give your hair a nice scent.
* If you have very dry hair, use this hot oil treatment every two weeks.

Answer 3

you need to heat a towel in the dryer or microwave...(be careful if you heat it in the microwave or you will burn the towel)...
Then wrap that around your hair while it is in the shower cap...It is basically a hot oil treatment. As with most treatments, you may not see a difference after the first use especially if you use a lot of products in your hair. Using a hair dryer is really bad for your hair, it is better to let it air dry.

And no, olive oil treatments for hair aren't just for ethnic hair types...AND olive oil isn't just for cooking, it has various uses.

But the key is to use it like a hot oil treatment. I've done it myself.

Answer 4

What I do is leave it on all night.
And when I shower, I use shampoo then a leave-in conditioner.
Personally, I think more than anything ti's supposed to keep your hair from not falling out and stuff.

Answer 5

Never wash it out. It is a leave in treatment. Stop blow drying it. Let your hair dry naturally.

Answer 6

well,... i use olove oil ....but i leave it like 2 - 3 hours..and my hair after that is silky and stuff...

Answer 7

Oh sweety not cooking oil... Olive oil is a treatment that black people use on their hair. If you are trying for this then you will have to go to your local store any will do that sells product. Find the ile where black hair products are sold, there is where you will find the olive oil treatment.

Best of luck... if nothing else ask a store clerk...