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Beautiful, healthy curls are the pride of every woman. You can achieve the desired result if you regularly apply lavender oil to your hair. This component helps to solve existing problems, and can also be used as a preventive measure. But when using essential oil, you need to adhere to certain rules and take into account existing contraindications. Only in this case will the component bring maximum benefit.
Why are the properties of essential lavender oil useful for hair?
The effectiveness of lavender oil is due to its rich chemical composition. It contains components such as organic resins, terpineol, borneol, caryophyllene.
The main benefits of lavender oil:
- eliminates dandruff;
- prevents loss;
- activates the work of hair follicles;
- heals the scalp;
- prevents the development of head lice;
- restores the structure of damaged curls;
- gives shine;
- increases elasticity;
- enhances growth;
- normalizes the sebaceous glands;
- eliminates fragility;
- has anti-inflammatory effect;
- prevents split ends.
How to use lavender essential oil for hair
This natural component can be used in different ways, depending on the existing problem. But the result will be noticeable after the first application. And to obtain a stable effect, you need to use the funds 1-2 times a week. And in a month, the curls will look well-groomed, healthy and shiny.
How to add lavender oil to shampoo, hair balm
The easiest way to use lavender oil is to add it to your usual hair care products. This will enrich them with nutrients and vitamins, but it does not require complex actions.
It is necessary to add lavender oil to shampoo or balm immediately before use, as after three hours the beneficial effect is lost. Therefore, initially you need to separate a single dose of the product into a ceramic container and add 2-3 drops of a natural component to it. Then mix thoroughly until a homogeneous composition is obtained.
With regular addition, the curls become docile, acquire a healthy shine and are easy to comb.
Hair masks with lavender oil
This method of application allows you to combat problems such as dandruff, hair loss, split ends, stunted growth, damaged structure. Masks should be applied to the skin and then evenly distributed over the curls. To enhance the effect, then wrap your head with a plastic bag, and wrap it with a towel on top. After expiration, wash off the product with shampoo.
Effective recipes:
- Mask to strengthen hair, shine, enhance growth. Select a base oil beforehand. Burdock, jojoba, olive or castor are suitable in this capacity. Pour two tablespoons of the base into a ceramic container.Gradually add the egg yolk and stir until smooth. Then add four drops of lavender oil and two drops of ylang-ylang and stir. Apply to the scalp and along the entire length of the curls, leave for 30 minutes.
- Mask to restore hair structure. Put five tablespoons of almond oil in a glass or ceramic container. Add three eggs and five drops of lavender ether to it, stir everything thoroughly. Distribute the resulting composition on the scalp and along the entire length of the hair. After an hour, wash off with shampoo.
- Mask to eliminate split ends. Heat 30 ml of unrefined sunflower oil in a water bath. Add five drops of lavender ether and three drops of peppermint to it. Apply the resulting composition directly to the split ends, stand for an hour. At the end, wash your hair with shampoo.
Aroma combing
This treatment helps to make hair manageable, shine and healthy looking. As well as aroma combing helps to eliminate inflammation, flaking and itching of the scalp.
To do this, apply 2-3 drops of lavender oil to the wooden comb. After that, comb the hair for five minutes in different directions. Wait ten minutes for the oil to absorb. At the end, you need to wash your hair with your usual shampoo.
Rinsing
This treatment, when used regularly, helps to restore shine to dull hair and makes it manageable. It is especially recommended to use rinses with the addition of lavender oil in case of excessive function of the sebaceous glands, seborrhea.
To prepare the solution, add 100 ml of natural honey and six drops of lavender ether to 1 liter of warm water. Mix everything thoroughly. And then rinse the curls and let them dry naturally.
For oily hair, add the juice of one lemon and three drops of lavender oil to the same volume of warm water.
Massage
This method of using lavender oil can help solve the problem of hair loss and stimulate hair growth. For the massage, it is necessary to prepare a special mixture based on two tablespoons of vegetable oil and four drops of lavender ether. Then spread it evenly on the skin and rub it into the head with your fingertips for 15 minutes. At the end of the procedure, you need to wash your hair with shampoo.
Contraindications
To prevent lavender essential oil from harming your health, you must first test it. To do this, you will need to apply the component to a small area of skin with an even layer, and then wait half an hour. If, after a lapse of time, redness or burning does not appear, then the agent can be used as directed.
Contraindications for using lavender essential oil:
- age up to seven years;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- anemia;
- epilepsy;
- individual intolerance.
Conclusion
Lavender hair oil can help solve many problems. However, the indicated dosages must not be exceeded, as this can lead to the opposite effect. It is also not recommended to use pure ether due to its high concentration. Only with regular moderate use can you achieve the desired result and not harm your health.
